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I use the Revo Winch, Gen 3. 6.9oz, 5.4:1 Doesn't come with a power handle, but it's so small & light, it doesn't need one. I've pulled in blue fish with it. For heavier fluking, like Ambrose, the Lexa 300 or NaCL are fine. No need for high speed. You're not fishing that deep. Have the torque ready for the 10 lber.

The Revo Winch, Gen 3 or Lexa 100P is all you need for bucktails & bait up to 6 oz.

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Thanks guys for your input.

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On the small, 200 sized baitcasters, I prefer 6.2:1. I find picking up slack quickly to set the hook more important than any winching power, since usually it's a shallow water/under 1 oz type of jigging with that setup. On windy days where you're pitching the jig uptide this is esp important imo.

With the 300 sized baitcasters (ie Lexa 300, Abu toro etc), the 5:1 ratio is ideal. You get the power, and the spool is large enough that you're picking up line slightly faster than on the 200 sized "power" models.

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I'm a creature of habit, especially in fluke tourneys. I like my old Calcutta TE's....both of my reels are like 7 years old or so and have slow retrieve but don't want to rush those big flatties in...def sacrifice speed on all those drops when I'm reeling in after casts though

Al

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It def all depends on the brand/model reels and how they are designed. I've tried the Avet JX and LX in the 6.0:1 and hated them because they didn't have the balls as the lower ratio counter parts. For cod/offshore seabass my goto has always been the Avet SX in the 5.3:1. Inshore under 100ft I've tried all the Lexa 300 models and have settled on the 300H at 6.3:1 to be perfect speed and power mix right up there with the Avet SX and SXJ's. Use it for for fluke, seabass, tog, etc. Also have switched out to the power handle from the paddles. This year I may even give the Lexa 400H a try for cod/offshore seabass and see how I like them.

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Learn to use UR rod & ratio goes away , fast retrieves R best for most applications!
Not super fast but 5 to 6 I've used forever in most depths is just fine!
If u can't raise a fish then don't forget there's a rod attached to UR reel!
If u rail rod on big tougher fish then lower ratio has the edge, since now UR just reeling not using rod , but again without using rod it makes moving fish tougher ! No matter ratio.
Short stroking is the way to go use rod !! :cool:

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Love my Calcutta 401 TEs for Fluking. I've started bringing a heavier set up along in case heavier bucktails become the order of the day and that has an Avet SX LH 2speed. Little extra $ but then you got your bases covered

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Thats like playing basketball in work boots. While that equipment can def be used it is cumbersome and will wear you out during a long day of fishing.
The newer low profile reels have twice the drag capabilities and matched to the correct rod they feel like a fresh water bass outfit in hand.
at days end there is a GIANT difference in how your body feels.

The easier your gear is to fish the more productive you can be with it

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Agreed. I have my Revo Winch on a light CTS rod with 20lb Power Pro - Total weight 15.7 oz. Good for most bottom fishing up to 6 oz.

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Novel idea ! Thought my buck tail outfits were a tad light !