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Hey guys im new to the board--I'm lookin for a new crankin reel--I love to fish the ledges on kentucky and barkley--whats the best crankin reel for the big deep divers--what gear ratio is the best--any recommendations will be much appreciated--Thanks and good fishin
4.7:1 - 5.2:1 ratio. I would reccomend a reel that is known for long distance casting as long casts are a requirement when fishing a deep diving crank. I really like my BPS Pro Qualifier for crankin. But if you got the money, there are reels that cast farther than this one.
Curado 5:1 ratio on a good cranking stick. I use St.croix glass rods on all my crankbaits. IMO.. glass rod have helped me land more fish.
Shimano Curado e5 is on sale for $140 if you can find one. I have two of them and would not give them up for any other reel. They are super smooth and you launch a Strike King series 6xd a mile.
[QUOTE=bassman_ky;457118]Shimano Curado e5 is on sale for $140 if you can find one. I have two of them and would not give them up for any other reel. They are super smooth and you launch a Strike King series 6xd a mile.[/QUOTE]
Yep, Curado e5, That's it.
I've really enjoyed my Revo Winch. 5.4:1 gear ratio. Has an oversized handle and is super smooth. Casts any size crankbait w/ 10# mono as far as need be. Also this real has a very high pound drag system for handling big fish.
The bass pro qualifier is the lower gear ratios is a good reel for the money, but it is really hard to beat the Abu Garcia Revo Winch in the 5.4:1 ratio.
I got a revo winch last winter and it reels in deep divers with little effort. I love it for cranks
[QUOTE=AJM;457123]I've really enjoyed my Revo Winch. 5.4:1 gear ratio. Has an oversized handle and is super smooth. Casts any size crankbait w/ 10# mono as far as need be. Also this real has a very high pound drag system for handling big fish.[/QUOTE]
I got the Revo Winch specifically for deep cranking and I love it! it grinds em slow with that 5.4:1. and it has a 24lb drag where most other reels have 17lb. it's the only way to go for deep cranking!