I like a slower speed reel for crankin. I have a couple of 5:1's just for crankbaits. Everything else I use a 6:1. I have one high speed 7:1, that I use for flipping and pitching, that way I can burn it back in when I am out of the strike zone.

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I like a slower speed reel for crankin. I have a couple of 5:1's just for crankbaits. Everything else I use a 6:1. I have one high speed 7:1, that I use for flipping and pitching, that way I can burn it back in when I am out of the strike zone.
it's best to look the inches of line per handle turn,just beacause 2 reels have the same gear don't mean they are the same speed.you can also slow one down by not using a full spool..for cranks and spinners i like something that pulls 18-20 inches per turn.
