Gear ratios, retrieve rates per species - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

monstahfish · 11-03-2015, 12:07 PM

I'm just going to throw this out there cause I don't feel like reading the whole thread. I made the mistake of buying a 5.4 reel and regret it because I can't always retrieve fast enough. It's much easier to reel slower with a fast reel than to reel really fast with a slower reel.

Nic D · 11-03-2015, 05:36 PM

I use both high and low for spotties depending on application. I'll use the higher gear ratios for blades and crankbaits. I use the lower gear ratios for when i fish heavier line for spotties and need to get them away from structure.

For calicos I only fish the Okuma 364 buttoned down to max drag. 65# izor braid to 40-60# fluoro depending on application.

hope this helps,

tight lines

11-03-2015, 05:36 PM	#2
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	I use both high and low for spotties depending on application. I'll use the higher gear ratios for blades and crankbaits. I use the lower gear ratios for when i fish heavier line for spotties and need to get them away from structure. For calicos I only fish the Okuma 364 buttoned down to max drag. 65# izor braid to 40-60# fluoro depending on application. hope this helps, tight lines __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

11-03-2015, 12:07 PM	#1
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 429	I'm just going to throw this out there cause I don't feel like reading the whole thread. I made the mistake of buying a 5.4 reel and regret it because I can't always retrieve fast enough. It's much easier to reel slower with a fast reel than to reel really fast with a slower reel.