The Right Gear Ratios for Crankbaits, Spinnerbaits, Jigs, Chatterbaits, Pitchin' and Flippin'

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[@maybader1935]

*Great product. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend I have never used a baitcaster before and did a lot of research before buying this one. I bought it with the Torrent casting rod as well and it works very nice.*

[@BackYardFishing305]

Hey I want thank you for your time to do these vids they have really helped me improve my fishing. Tight lines

[@TackleJunky81]

+BackYardFishing My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@anthonyortiz6299]

hey man just catching up on ur past videos and what i love about this one and pretty much all ur videos is that u break it down in the most simplest way for ur viewers, I'm a middle aged man just getting back into fishing and when i was a kid it was just spinner reels so this gear ratio with baitcasters is new to me but with ur knowledge and input its helped me out a lot.....once again thank you so much for sharing

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks for the kind words Anthony! Glad I can help you out!

[@mitchellmaytorena1137]

This was very useful. This video explains gear ratio much better than any other video.

[@TackleJunky81]

Really appreciate the comment and thanks for watching! 👊

[@ourfamilyties6576]

Thanks for the advice, I just bought a Curado with a 5.0:1 gear ratio. I was a little nervous that I made the right decision that the gear ratio was too slow. But you made perfect sense with trying to keep the spinner baits and crank baits at a low speed. I am struggling to catch anything on a spinner bait. And I've been trying to keep it slow with the higher speed ratio. Thanks again. This video cleared my mind

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on! Appreciate you watching! 👊

[@d0n315]

These videos are amazingly informative! I'm an avid Walleye fisherman, but I've recently enjoyed targeting bass. It's a much different style of fishing. Going from trolling deep water and buck tail jigs to learning this side of it has really helped immensely!! Thank you so much for posting!! I'm learning a whole new style of fishing! P.S. The add ons for the trolling motor video has made a pretty big difference with my Minn kota!

[@TackleJunky81]

I appreciate the comment Donald! I agree with you on the trolling motor add ons, I've noticed a difference as well. Thanks for watching bud!

[@KeifersReelPlanetBass]

Great video Man, straight forward and on point... And gotta say thanks for Your, videos on fishing line when I seen you talking about Seaguar inviz X 100%fluorocarbon, I was like yeah if I'm gonna try fluorocarbon for the first time, that's the one... Just a few days ago I finally spooled my real up with 20 pound test and as far as I'm concerned that's the best line on earth! Never lost sight of my line in the sun, and that's important to me because I'm a line watcher, as soon as that line entered the water man it was like super stealth mode, totally invisible. Silky Smooth, cast a mile, super tough, ultra low memory and not a single bck lash.

[@TackleJunky81]

+Keifer's Reel Planet Bass Thanks man! Glad to hear how happy you are with Seaguar...great line for sure!

[@ambassin3280]

great video always have a hard time figuring reels out you helped me more than anybody else big props thanks

[@Adkguerrilla44]

Your the only guy i have seen that uses a 5.3,4,5-1 for spinnerbaits,i tend to start reeling much to fast while im spacing out and just reeling in open water so the 5 speed is perfect for me. Great video man i agree 100%

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@lukegarcia684]

Great explanation as I have all 3 different speeds for certain presentations. It makes total sense for the retrieve. Thanks

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@BassGeek]

We have the same problem I fish slower reels to help slow me down with some bait. Good video man.

[@TackleJunky81]

+BassGeek Thanks for watching man!

[@willtrax71]

Great Video my Friend. I was gifted an Inception in the 8:3 speed and have no idea what works best for what, so truly thank you for the valuable Intel. I did get a like new Sport Z in the 7:3 and still doing research on all the best uses. I Bank Fish so I don’t really need a massive Arsenal of Rods but I do have some really nice Reels I picked up from the EBay at least half price. I am just anxious to get out here in Virginia.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you brother and my pleasure! 👊

[@m1p84]

This is good advice. Great video! 44 days until Bass Season 🎣

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@TeamKlockworkbassfishing]

great video Jim awesome info I'm sure it will help alot of people. tightlines brother

[@TackleJunky81]

+Jeff k Thanks Jeff!

[@Juanelo1946]

Jim. you're wise to realize, "the more your bait's in the water, the better chance you have of getting bit!" Too often I find myself fiddling with equipment, repairing it, or selecting lures. Even retrieving and getting set to cast again can be time lost. Thanks for the very informative video my friend!

[@TackleJunky81]

+Juanelo1946 Yup, that sounds like my dad as well :) Always appreciate you watching Juanelo!

[@ichphan]

Another great infonation video about gear ratio to use with the lures. Great job!!!

[@TackleJunky81]

+Ich Phan Thanks Ich!

[@malikibrafishing]

Great video sir. So ratio 6 its versatile for any bait/lure. Its right?? But what if i use ratio 7 to cranckbait, what will hppen with my reel sir??

[@TackleJunky81]

You can use a 7 speed, but the faster the reel, the less power you have. Also, you need to be aware of just how fast the reel is as you may work your baits too fast.

[@tbrash6465]

Really enjoyed the video. Really good and useful information. thanks!

[@cardsofgiants]

good video man!!! great tips!! I'm with you on the crank and spinner around the 5 ratio. higher ratio wears me out as well

[@TackleJunky81]

+Bass Stryker Outdoors Thanks Greg!

[@jimchandler1766]

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[@HankShivers]

Good explanation. One thing to note is a bigger handle will make a big difference in the leverage you have. I use a 7.1:1 Revo Beast for flipping and frogs. It's got an oversized handle, and it has the speed of a high speed reel and the torque of a lower speed.

[@TackleJunky81]

+Casey Minshew Thanks Casey and good point about the bigger handle!

[@rackinbassin1398]

Casey Minshew thanks for commenting that as I have the revo so thanks for the tips

[@eddiewatson7192]

very informative that helpt me a lot thank you please keep the videos coming and tight lines

[@TackleJunky81]

+Eddie Watson Thanks Eddie!

[@mountainstateoutdoors7099]

I wouldn’t go lower than a 6:6 for anything I like a high speed reel I hate having to reel super fast to get my line in

[@magr38]

for jigging ofshore, which one is bettter, Shimano Twin Power SW TP14000SWBXG vs stella sw STL14000SWBXG, maybe another stella whith a diferent spedd ? 5.7:1 or 4.9:1

[@dickiehoskins9835]

Great tip bro! Great way to explain the gear ratio enjoy the vudeo

[@TackleJunky81]

+Dick Hoskins Thanks bro!

[@michaelmadison5909]

great vid, very helpful as always, I tend to stuck with less reels, I use the speed spool LFS, personally I think they are the best reels on the market for the price, they only come in one 6.8:1 gear ration for left hand retrieve though.

[@TeamKlockworkbassfishing]

Yeah those lfs speed spools are amazing

[@Milehighsnake98]

+Michael Madison I have an LFS, and I think it's better than my Abu's (though I like the Abu grips better), but my 13 Inception feels better than either of them.

[@TackleJunky81]

+Michael Madison Thanks Michael!

[@nawinchester]

Great video. What ratio would you use for a chatterbait??

[@TackleJunky81]

Nick Winchester I personally like a 6 speed.

[@devinlindberg253]

I’m thinking about using a 7’4 heavy fast action rod with a reel with a ratio of 8.5:1 with 30lb braid for froggin in heavy cover does that make sense or should I change something up?

[@TackleJunky81]

I'd up your braid to at least 50lb.

[@MFetts3]

I have the Shimano Casitas 150 6.3:1 and the Shimano Curado 70 XG 8.2:1 reels. Which one would you recommend using for topwater applications (frogs/poppers/floating lures etc)? You mention a "7" in your video, but I wasn't planning on buying another reel anytime soon. I was planning on using the XG for topwater and jigs upon purchase.

[@TackleJunky81]

+Mike Fetterly either will work fine.

[@amartelly1736]

if I'm not using deep diving cranks, mostly square bills, rattletraps, and medium divers will a 7:1:1 reel be that big of an issue?

[@TackleJunky81]

+TheMassholeFisherman 7:1 will be fine for that, but for me with those baits I prefer a slower gear ratio just to help slow me down.

[@amartelly1736]

+TackleJunky81 thanks man! I really appreciate it!

[@TackleJunky81]

no problem!

[@michaelshoffner6584]

thumbs up...does a persons height have anything to do with rod length i.e. 5 ft 6 fishing a 7 ft rod?

[@brookboi_6992]

Ive been using a 7' 6" MH BPS Carbonlite 2.0 rod and the matching reel in 8.3.1 for spinnerbaits which is my favorite bait to fish should i change up even though it works well for me would changing make a difference

[@TackleJunky81]

Use whatever works for you.

[@0pacity420]

Hey man I’m thinking of using a 7” medium heavy rod and a 6.3:1 Shimano Caenan real for jigs and crank baits would that work ? Nice video by the way 👍

[@TackleJunky81]

I like different actions for those 2 baits. A softer tip for cranks and a fast action for jigs. You can use a faster action for cranks, but you'll end up missing fish.

[@joegriffith8747]

Thanks for the tips, well done.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you Joe!

[@paulbailey1933]

I like a 7.3 for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits 7.5 for jigs 7.1-7.3 for plastics 5.4 for crankbaits 8.1 for topwater and a 6.4 for jerkbaits it isn’t an exact science though it’s mainly personal preference so what I like others may hate

[@arrashfarhaaz6424]

Heyy. would it damage my reel's gear by using crankbaits on high gear ratio reel ie; 7.1 ratio. thanks in advance

[@TackleJunky81]

No sir, but you won't have much torque with a high speed reel. The lower speed reels have tons of power.

[@rttrig]

hey tackle junky what do u use for a chatter bait ?

[@TackleJunky81]

+Steven Long 6 or 7 speed

[@kenUSmile]

Hi, do you have a video of what gear ratio and what pole type (MH, M,L) to use with that ratio?

[@TackleJunky81]

I don't believe I have one like that. Anytime I use the rod to work the bait or working the bottom with a faster action rod I like a faster reel like a 7 speed. With crank baits or other moving baits I prefer a mod fast to a moderate action rod with a 6 speed reel.

[@kenUSmile]

TackleJunky81 thank you for your response! That gives me a great idea!

[@TackleJunky81]

@@kenUSmile No problem!

[@christianrivera5482]

What would be the best all around gear ratio for the shimano Metanium MGL? 6.2:1, 7.4:1, 8.5:1?

[@adaofromdiscord]

Christian Rivera go with the 8 or 7 anything below those are way too slow

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Great video keep them coming

[@TackleJunky81]

+Jose Martinez Thanks Jose!

[@74monaro]

A low speed reel can be spun at the handle faster, to make up for it lower retrieve speed, but a high speed reel can't make up it's lack of torque (pulling power) by winding the handle slower. Physics. Cheers

[@wesleyadams4372]

great dude thank you so much learned a lot today thanks bro

[@TackleJunky81]

+Wesley Adams Thanks Wesley!

[@dalemayes3854]

Thank you so much for your help 😊

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure and I appreciate you watching! 👊

[@Midwestfishingbros]

Great informative video Jim. That white 13 fishing reel looks so nice but can't drop $229 on a reel haha. How do you like it?

[@Milehighsnake98]

+Midwestfishingbros I was wondering the same thing....I'd drop $230 on it, but is it $50+ better than the Concept A? I have a new inception and I've used both the A and C for all of 1 day with a guide.

[@Midwestfishingbros]

I have never used the concept A. How do you like that one?

[@TackleJunky81]

+Midwestfishingbros Thanks bro! Haven't used the C yet, but it feels like a solid reel. Concept A is a nice reel as well, wish it had Mag breaking, but over all its a solid reel for sure.

[@Midwestfishingbros]

Is it worth the money or would you say an Abu Garcia Revo is a better buy?

[@TackleJunky81]

Haven't used the Revo's so I can't say.

[@julioalfaro5514]

what type of baits do you think i would be able to use with a 9:1 gear ratio?

[@TackleJunky81]

I would use that speed for pitching, flipping or punching.

[@ruifernandes1792]

Excellent Jim!

[@TackleJunky81]

+Rui Fernandes Thanks Rui!

[@TeamWildCardFishing]

Great info man!

[@TackleJunky81]

+Team Wild Card Fishing Thank you!

[@rackinbassin1398]

What rods would you match to each gear ratio

[@frederickwilliams955]

This was awesome thank you

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure!

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Greta info man!

[@TackleJunky81]

+Alex Rudd Fishing Thanks for watching Alex!

[@BassAmateur99]

GOOD STUFF BUD !

[@trevabbie]

Great Video!

[@randycooper2046]

I appreciate the information and the reasoning behind your choices but its really just a personal preference. My preferences are somewhat different than yours and I have reasons for my choices but I'm always open to other ideas.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching! 👊

[@halfmoon5022]

Great explanation

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks for watching!

[@ZYTHUM13]

Awesome vid!

[@TackleJunky81]

+ZYTHUM13 Thank you!

[@isaaco6131]

What in ur opinion is the best all around retrieve rate

[@TackleJunky81]

I feel a 6 speed reel is the most versatile.

[@isaaco6131]

TackleJunky81 I’ve seen a lot of six speed reels with retrieve rates in the upper 20s. I can either get a 6.3:1 reel with only 25 IPT or a 7.2:1 reel with 28 IPT. I have seen many six speed reels with 28+ IPT so I was wondering which one would be a better all around reel

[@TackleJunky81]

@@isaaco6131 Going to be personal preference to a point. I tend to reel to fast the way it is, so I prefer a reel that brings in less line per turn.

[@isaaco6131]

TackleJunky81 thanks for the help!

[@drewdempsey8324]

GREAT video

[@TackleJunky81]

+Drew Dempsey Thanks Drew!

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

What do u use for a frog reel

[@TeamKlockworkbassfishing]

7

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

+Jeff k I use 9.1 zillion sv

[@michaelmadison5909]

generally for frogs I like a faster gear ratio, it allows you to pick up the slack line quicker and get the fish out of what ever cover you may be fishing

[@jasonwhite8520]

8.1 concept e.

[@TackleJunky81]

+Jose Martinez 7.3

[@nathanbarker4394]

Is a 7 still a good all around rod?

[@TackleJunky81]

7' rod? Yes it's what I'm most comfortable using.

[@nathanbarker4394]

TackleJunky81: i ordered a combo that is a 7foot 7:1:1. Of course I watch the video after I ordered! Flukemaster reccomended the 7:1:1 so i got that. I am looking for a reel that will do most everything. Hopefully I ordered the right one! It is my first baitcaster

[@TackleJunky81]

@@nathanbarker4394 you said rod in your original comment. For reel I prefer a 6 speed. You'll feel more drag with moving baits with a 7 speed. I like 7 speed reels for bottom bouncing baits where I'm using the rod to work the bait.

[@nathanbarker4394]

TackleJunky81 i meant reel! Well to late i have a 7:1:1 coming tomorrow! Just have to see how it goes

[@TackleJunky81]

@@nathanbarker4394 You'll dig it man. It's personal preference. A lot of guys prefer a 7 speed over a 6. You'll see what you like once you start using it.

[@jedwilson2512]

Thanks for the help..

[@TackleJunky81]

No problem.

[@jkmathis35]

thks for the tips

[@TackleJunky81]

+Jeremy Mathis No problem, thanks for watching!

[@garrettmckenziefishing161]

Nice video!

[@TackleJunky81]

+Garrett McKenzie fishing Thanks Garrett!

[@garrettmckenziefishing161]

+TackleJunky81 no thank you for helping me learn about fishing

[@TackleJunky81]

my pleasure!

[@Roboworm99]

Good job...you know me...all speed, all the time...but it is personal preference for sure. Same with rod actions. it's what works best for you and your style of fishing. but definitely 6 speed is the most versatile for any application.

[@TackleJunky81]

+Ray C Thanks Ray! Yes sir, you have the need for speed, lol Thanks for watching bro!

[@Roboworm99]

+TackleJunky81 keep up the great work with the vids

[@bigfishlittleboat4069]

what about for swimbaits?

[@TackleJunky81]

+BigFishLittleBoat To be honest I haven't gotten into the bigger swim baits yet, but If I were to guess I would say a 5 or 6 speed.

[@dagob4007]

Why don't you make fishing videos anymore?

[@TackleJunky81]

+Bass bro fishing Watch the video I put out today.

[@peterhaskin8924]

Want to be like Jim!

[@Whereisfreddy]

I like a 5 bearing real

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Whereisfreddy]

Might try that new reel you got in your new video 🤨

[@michaelmadison5909]

Lew's reels*

[@adaofromdiscord]

The best gear ratio is a 7 speed never go below this here is why when you fish a crankbaits you’re fishing it deep catching a fish at such a deep depth then having to reel it in on a 5 speed or 6 is just so slow and risk losing the fish