Line counter gear ratio
h20wolf
Posted 4/14/2010 2:16 PM (#435141)
Subject: Line counter gear ratio





Posts: 126


I am looking to get a okuma magda or cabelas depthmaster lc reel because I'm looking for a lefty model. They both have the option of 5.1:1 or 4.0:1 ratios. I don't know too much about trollin so what gear ratios would you all recommend?
Thanks
Will Schultz
Posted 4/14/2010 2:37 PM (#435145 - in reply to #435141)
Subject: Re: Line counter gear ratio





Location: Grand Rapids, MI
I prefer the lower ratio especially when winding in a 14" jake to check for weeds when the boat is going 5 mph.
Windburn
Posted 4/14/2010 5:36 PM (#435196 - in reply to #435141)
Subject: Re: Line counter gear ratio




Posts: 115


Location: Birch Run
All my old 47's have the high gear ratio, which is not easiest pullin dipsy's and lead. The same would be true for musky trolling, I would go with the lower gear ratio.