Sharkleyy Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Hello guys, i found a great deal on a Daiwa reel. Should i go for the 7:3:1 gear ratio model, or lower 4:9:1. It will be paired with either a dobyns 795 or 806 as an all-around beginner setup. I know isn't ideal, but we have to start somewhere. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperAddict Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 I would go with the higher ratio. Its easier for me to slow down than to try and crank a 4.9 like a maniac. surfk9, Sharkleyy, PKNNH and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkleyy Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 24 minutes ago, StriperAddict said: I would go with the higher ratio. Its easier for me to slow down than to try and crank a 4.9 like a maniac. Appreciate that, i was thinking the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKNNH Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, StriperAddict said: I would go with the higher ratio. Its easier for me to slow down than to try and crank a 4.9 like a maniac. Agreed. You can always slow down and it's easier than having to speed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2 fish Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Out of those options I would go 7:3 . A good all around would be a 6:3 Badfish562 and basskickinrednick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Frog Man Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 I assume your talking about the Catalina tw? Id go 4.9 with that reel. Theres a 10 inch difference on IPT between the 4 and the 7. The 4.9 has a higher drag and a slower ratio will pay off with the longevity especially in a low profile Mossypumpkin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggerjake Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 7 hours ago, MA Frog Man said: I assume your talking about the Catalina tw? Id go 4.9 with that reel. Theres a 10 inch difference on IPT between the 4 and the 7. The 4.9 has a higher drag and a slower ratio will pay off with the longevity especially in a low profile I recently picked up 2 of them in 4.9 from TT. Haven't had them out yet but they seem like a solid quality reel.Cast a mile. Plus they where the best deal I've gotten on a reel ever.haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbass Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 6:1 for all around general Rogervang and Badfish562 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimb8bassin512 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 if i was looking to get one for an all around reel i would go with the higher gear ratio. now i love dragging soft baits on the bottom and fishing rats / wake baits so if i was in the market for a new reel for those specific situations i would defintly jump on that 4.9. for now i just use my TD Luna 300L for it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 4.9 sounds painful, but as mentioned you have to look at inches per handle turn. Some 5:1 reels can retrieve line almost as fast or as fast as a 7:1. 30 inches per turn is an all around good average speed for me. basskickinrednick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossypumpkin Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 On the topic of the ratio, I just bought the first 6.x ratio reel I’ve had in probably 5 years. I hope I don’t regret it. Best all around I’ve used has been a 5.4 Nacl. Has the right amount of line pickup while still sporting the low ratio for the power I like Badfish562 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxd12 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Also, since it hasnt been stated....for some including me it's pretty dang hard to slow down! I have to constantly remind myself to slow down on my high speed reels, about every 5 seconds! Mossypumpkin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossypumpkin Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, Jinxd12 said: Also, since it hasnt been stated....for some including me it's pretty dang hard to slow down! I have to constantly remind myself to slow down on my high speed reels, about every 5 seconds! Yup. A lot of people don’t fish slow enough....even with those “fast” baits. We learned back when we started bass fishing that big fish prefer to not chase. Few calories spent + high calorie intake = big fish feeding strategy. This is why the jig is arguably the best big fish conventional bait ever made. It really helps to have that slowwww gear ratio and keep your bait in front of a big fish that extra second. MA Frog Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 The 4.9 would be preferable. Just because I like the extra torque. plus itll make a killer wake n crank reel. Mossypumpkin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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