Swimbait reels (brand, size,model, GEAR RATIOS) please include small bait set ups casting or spinning

[Jwmcnett]

Trying to get advice and personal preferences on swimbaits set ups. I have a few already but wanting to get more also changing from just big baits to small paddle tails. I've been trying to figure out what gear ratios are best. Please tell me what you like and for what style and size baits.

Thanks everyone

[MA Frog Man]

For bigger stuff I use-

Daiwa Z-6.4:1 for topwater and other 9" baits

Daiwa pluton 5.1:1 and 6.1:1 soft baits and everything else

For smaller paddle tails-

Zebco 202 2.1:1

[BASS_SWINGER]

Zebco +1 with that super low gear ratio you just could winch in a gator

[jbernaeyge]

I have a lexa 300h its a 6.3.1.

[natalex85]

tell me more about using the zebco please

[natalex85]

For bigger stuff I use-

Daiwa Z-6.4:1 for topwater and other 9" baits

Daiwa pluton 5.1:1 and 6.1:1 soft baits and everything else

For smaller paddle tails-

Zebco 202 2.1:1

tell me more about using the zebco please

[bigpoppabass]

Small ptail or keitech is best fished with a medium light spinning rod with small trout spinning reel with a 10 lb braid to 12 lb fluoro rig. Bottom bounce 1/4 jig head and drop off weed edges...I like my Powell rods, but medium to light ugly sticks will work too. Arkie sells gold heads and i I bought a giant bag of em. You can touch em up to to make hook super sharp.

Edited May 5, 2017 by bigpoppabass

[BrhodesBassin]

Daiwa shrapnel 6.4.1 and xh daiwa dx rod with 30lb big game for s waver 200 and bigger soft plastics

 

Lews wide spool super duty 6.4.1 dobyns fury 795 with 17lbs pline cxx for wakes and smaller baits

 

Shimano casitas 7.1.1 on a Dobyns fury 7' 3" mag heavy with 30lbs braid for small swimbaits