Gear ratio for throwing iron?

[FlyFishinYakr]

Originally Posted by dorado50

Two speeds on a kayak in so. Cal. Waters ? Seems a bit of an "overkill". Also does damage to these expensive reels from salt water intrusion. Any fish over 100 lbs could put into low gear from boat. Most of my boat rods are two speeds and I typically forget I have low gear!!

Why wouldn't you use a two-speed in a yak? Hi-speed for yo-yoing for tails and low-speed for control (tug of war in the kelp) and in close.
As for exposure to the salt, I am meticulous in my maintenance after every outing. I have a "Water Jet" which I use to power rinse my equipment after every trip and I can/have serviced everything from Penns to Shimanos (not rocket science). That's why most of my equipment is meticulous after all these many years (have 25+ yo. Daiwa Sealines, Newells and an original TLD 30 and you'd never guess they're that old.)
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