Gear ratio

[Sparky4711]

What is the best gear ratio for a fluke reel for bay and ocean? read other reports that favor a slower one, thinking about buying a small baitcasting reel something like a Lexa or Curado, what do you think.

[MVP]

Originally Posted by Sparky4711

What is the best gear ratio for a fluke reel for bay and ocean? read other reports that favor a slower one, thinking about buying a small baitcasting reel something like a Lexa or Curado, what do you think.

I am not a big fan of high gear ratio reels for bottom fishing. Can not go wrong with eather of those choices. I have been using the Lexa 300 with the lower gear ratio with great results last year. Bought from Yon at jigging world. I like the power handle that he provides.

[Gerry Zagorski]

I've heard great things about the Lexa too... Team it up with a Jigging World power handle (not a big fan of the paddle handles that come standard) and nice light weight pole and you should be set.

[Sparky4711]

Alex read other reports too, just wondering why a slower is better, lexa comes in 3 different ratio, I would think higher is better more time in water. Thanks for your input.

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by Sparky4711

Alex read other reports too, just wondering why a slower is better, lexa comes in 3 different ratio, I would think higher is better more time in water. Thanks for your input.

used t be that faster reels didnt have the winching powers of the slower reels, and the gears were finer to create the speed.
Today much of that has change in most fast reels use a drop down gear box to use bigger gears with the same size teeth as the slower one.
Gives you the best of both worlds.

The lexa is a decent reel for the money, but if looking to step it up a notch the Abu Revo NACL is the reel to look at, much smoother with more drag
And it comes standard with both , a double paddle handle as well as a power handle.
so in the long run the price of the 2 become a lot closer.

It makes the Lexa feel like a coffee grinder

[frugalfisherman]

Fluke don't give a rat's behind what reel you are using. They just care about the bait.

[MVP]

Originally Posted by Sparky4711

Alex read other reports too, just wondering why a slower is better, lexa comes in 3 different ratio, I would think higher is better more time in water. Thanks for your input.

It is just the opposite as lower gear ratio will keep you in the water longer.
I like the lower gear ratio for winching power when bottom fishing rather than the 6-7 ratio reels. As hammer said bigger gears on the newer reels help eliminate so of the short falls of higher ratio reels. Talk to someome who does a lot of tile /tuna fishing. You would think a higher gear ratio would be better suited for fishing deep water and gaining more line. In reality you will just tire yourself out more and reeling in fish will take longer. I went with the Lexa because of the power handle that was included with purchase from jigging world as I am not a fan of paddle handle. I also liked the light weight as with rod I matched it up too it totally balances perfectly and with light weight of set up bucktailing all day is not an issue. the ABu NACL is also a great choice. Went with the lexa because it was lighter reel. Still may get myself the Abu NACL to use for inshore blackfishing as that reel puts out some sick drag
Make sure to go with the 50 size and not the 60.

[MohawkJD]

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.