There is a wide range of gear ratios on the market. Using the proper reel for crankbaits will directly translate to more bites. A low gear ratio reel, like a 5.2:1, is ideal for crankbait fishing....
Category: Rods and Reels
A 6.2:1 gear ratio is ideal for soft plastics fished horizontally. A higher speed, like 8.2:1, is perfect for flipping and pitching presentations. In this article, you will find a specific...
A person wouldn’t think that an inch-here or an inch-there would make a difference in a bass fishing rod. It does. The type of presentation, the cover being fished, and angler stature are...
When a new bass angler walks into their local tackle shop, or browses the Internet for a fishing rod, a sense of confusion and frustration can take over. There are thousands, and I mean literally...
Jigs catch bass and lots of them. They are best suited for heavy cover and because of this, having the proper gear ratio reel is a critical part of the presentation. A reel in the 8.3:1 or 7.5:1...
Speed is a critical factor when bass fishing. Each lure is unique and requires a different approach to the presentation. Crankbaits are no exception. The crankbait will be running at its optimum...