03-21-2008, 02:38 AM
My experience with baitcasters is faster is better. I had a 5.2.1 shimano curado, I bought from Ebay. I didn't look at the ratio I only looked at the name. I usually get the 6.2.1. After using the reel all day I wanted to beat myself with it. You are limited to slow rolling baits with the slow 5.2.1. forget about throwing large buzzbaits. You have to retrieve like a madman to get the lure to surface half way back. You will get more use of the faster reel. YOU CAN ALWAYS REEL SLOWER with a fast reel.
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