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Yes, they are. A 5" senko weighs 3/8 oz all by itself. Any baitcaster worth its salt should be able to toss a 5" senko without issue. Save your baits for real fishing and get yourself some "bass casting" (yup, they're called that) weights. They have an eye that you can tie your line to, given how fragile senkos are.
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Wacky rigs are really tough to cast on a BC. You give it a tad too much, the bait will rip off and you'll backlash. BB
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Ain't that the truth! I think my last big overrun was the result of that. You watch the plastic fly off and frrrippphhhh! The thumb gets caught sleeping at the wheel.
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Also, there are several reels out there that are designed to cast light weights, but gear ratio has nothing to do with the ability to cast light weights. Gear ratio is what determines how much torque a reel has, and plays a large part in how many inches of line per handle turn the reel will retrieve. Give the setup suggestion a try and see if it helps. |
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But the gear ratio has nothing to do with the reel's casting abilities. The gear ratio determines (along with other things) how much line the reel brings in every time you turn the handle. BB
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Hey, great minds think alike.
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You can start "Educating" your thumb over the winter while watching TV etc. by tying on a weight and setting the spool a little loose, put the reel in free-spool and practice feathering the spool as the weight falls.
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I figured the gear ratio does play a role on casting since its a direct effect on the rotation of the spool itself? if It's more of a torque thing does that mean a higher gear ratio have a stronger backbone to pull in bigger fish faster ? |
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Torque in a fishing reel works just like it does in a truck. A truck with a lower gear has more torque, making pulling bigger loads easier. So to answer your question, no. a faster gear ratio reel will have less torque, but the reel will be able to bring fish in faster. There are other factors that effect torque as well, like the length of the handle. Quote:
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