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Location: Hayward, WI | Some good info here from a few posters. This has come up before and there's always confusion.
The ONLY thing that matters is line per crank. Gear ratio just has an effect on how much line is brought in based on the spool size. 2 reels that have the same inches per crank can FEEL different based on handle length and design. The "work" is the same, just different, where you are moving you hand more, but with less effort on a longer handle vs less movement, but harder to turn a shorter handle.
In general, the longer handle with more movement seems to make things feel easier, but might take a little bit away from max speed compared to feeling more resistance but turning a shorter handle faster due to less movement.
Tucker
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