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What's the best baitcaster for deep diving crankbaits?
Posted on 8/3/16 at 9:14 am
Posted on 8/3/16 at 9:14 am
I'm looking for one in the $150-$200 range with 5.4:1 gear ratio to use specifically for deep diving crankbaits, like the kvd 8xd, 10xd, etc.
Have looked at several different brands but none of them stand out to me. Any suggestions?
Have looked at several different brands but none of them stand out to me. Any suggestions?
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Posted on 8/3/16 at 9:22 am to tigah headache
Abu Garcia winch. you can crank those 10XD's all day and feel like a square bill is tied on.
The Revo winch is the pricier option. The Orra winch is the cheaper option but still a very good reel.
both have low gear ratios and well in your price range.
The Revo winch is the pricier option. The Orra winch is the cheaper option but still a very good reel.
both have low gear ratios and well in your price range.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 9:40 am to EyeoftheEldrick12
Tatula R
Posted on 8/3/16 at 10:01 am to tigah headache
Posted on 8/3/16 at 10:04 am to mdomingue
quote:
5.3:1 is only available in left handed model.
I wondered why I couldn't find one in RH. I really like Quantum reels.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 10:06 am to tigah headache
Posted on 8/3/16 at 10:39 am to tigah headache
7.3 is available in RH.
I am right handed but use a left handed reel. that means I don't have to switch the rod after casting. If you've ever used a spinning reel, you probably reeled it left handed. It is easy to switch and pick it up.
The fact is that I prefer the higher ratio any way, I just slow down my retrieve if needed.
I am right handed but use a left handed reel. that means I don't have to switch the rod after casting. If you've ever used a spinning reel, you probably reeled it left handed. It is easy to switch and pick it up.
The fact is that I prefer the higher ratio any way, I just slow down my retrieve if needed.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 10:44 am to tigah headache
7 something ratio; any top brand but I prefer Shimano
Posted on 8/3/16 at 10:44 am to tigah headache
quote:
I really like Quantum reels.
Team KVD Reel
I actually own 2 of these in the higher retrieve ratio. Best reels for the money I have ever owned (actually, best freshwater reels, period). They perform like a pricier model. They have a 6.6:1 in a right hand retrieve.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 10:45 am to tigah headache
I'd look at Lews Speedspool, I know they make lower geared reels too
Posted on 8/3/16 at 10:48 am to mdomingue
quote:
5.3:1 is only available in left handed model.
professional set up
Posted on 8/3/16 at 11:05 am to Nado Jenkins83
quote:Yep, that's why I went that way. To emulate the pros. Had it pay off on a few occasions when I had a hit immediately upon casting or pitching.
professional set up
This post was edited on 8/3/16 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 8/3/16 at 12:00 pm to mdomingue
quote:
Had it pay off on a few occasions when I had a kit immediately upon casting or pitching.
gotta be ready
Posted on 8/3/16 at 12:21 pm to tigah headache
quote:
Abu Garcia winch. you can crank those 10XD's all day and feel like a square bill is tied on.
The Revo winch is the pricier option. The Orra winch is the cheaper option but still a very good reel.
both have low gear ratios and well in your price range
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:15 pm to tigah headache
I like my curado 3.5:1
like its not even on the end of the line
like its not even on the end of the line
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:27 pm to tigah headache
There are a few in that price range that are pretty good reels. I've always been a Shimano man, and I have a 5.3:1 E series Curado that I love. I bought one of the Tatula's around Christmas, some site was having a sale on them. Those things are awesome. It has the T-wing system, and I really believe it lets you cast farther and is smooth as hell.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:52 am to tigah headache
I use Daiwa Lexas for all my baitcasters.
I got mine for maybe $50 each new and bought 12 of them. After upgrading the bearings to ceramic, replaced a bushing to a bearing, and upgraded the drags the total cost per reel was $85.
I went with those because I could get high speed, mid range, and low speed for larger cranks without switching between different reel models. The daiwa 100p Lexa (low speed reel) after upgrades has been going strong for 3 yrs. I throw bomber 9A's (Toledo tackle still sells them for $5.99),DD22's, strike king larger cranks, larger mud bugs, and old deep diving Poe cranks from the early 1990's.
I got mine for maybe $50 each new and bought 12 of them. After upgrading the bearings to ceramic, replaced a bushing to a bearing, and upgraded the drags the total cost per reel was $85.
I went with those because I could get high speed, mid range, and low speed for larger cranks without switching between different reel models. The daiwa 100p Lexa (low speed reel) after upgrades has been going strong for 3 yrs. I throw bomber 9A's (Toledo tackle still sells them for $5.99),DD22's, strike king larger cranks, larger mud bugs, and old deep diving Poe cranks from the early 1990's.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:55 am to rballa19
quote:
I have a 5.3:1 E series Curado that I love.
This is what I have on a 7'6" ducket cranking rod. Like the setup but I apparently suck at deep cranking because all I've caught on a 10XD is 12" bass and whiteys
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:56 am to tigah headache
I use Abu Garcia 3.8 ratio, green colored reel and it's a winch. I have an older model I've been using for years.
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