Thread: Reel choice

Originally Posted by Alphahawk

I like low ratio reels for working micro plastics.

This ^^^^

I think the high ratio reels are made with the bass guys in mind, but not everybody has the "bass tournament" mindset.

I see no disadvantage in low ratio reels for UL fishing,

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

I think the high ratio reels are made with the bass guys in mind, but not everybody has the "bass tournament" mindset.

2000 sizes in high gear are often for stream trout. 2500 sizes – mostly finesse bass applications. Anything 3000 and higher – all saltwater. In saltwater, high gear is often the optimal choice, with some exceptions (aging, slow jigging, etc.).

Originally Posted by s_v

2000 sizes in high gear are often for stream trout. 2500 sizes – mostly finesse bass applications. Anything 3000 and higher – all saltwater. In saltwater, high gear is often the optimal choice, with some exceptions (aging, slow jigging, etc.).

Agree, particularly regarding saltwater where everything swims fast!

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

Agree, particularly regarding saltwater where everything swims fast!

If you've ever tried to work a lure across the breaking wave in the surf, you'd know why they made extra high gear models...

I think one of the main reasons for choosing high gear in saltwater is casting distances – comes in handy when you need to retrieve about 50-60 yards of line before you can cast and work the lure again.

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

Agree, particularly regarding saltwater where everything swims fast!

I prefer high speed for river trout and so do most others. For slow deeper water or lakes then the lower speeds are fine.



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