No necessary in low gear ratio bc reels according to A-Mart

[mark poulson]

Scoreboard. He can fish.

[Dink Dawg]

I watched the clip and it was informative. It does not change my view on my need for a low gear ratio option when fishing baits that have a high degree of resistance when retrieved.

[Cracker]

The reason I posted that video and opened the thread - I always thought what nowadays high gear ratio reels can handle any type of resistance baits, for example new Tatula, Zillion TWS, Antares 2012 in 8.1, 7.4. The only reason I thought I need to buy the low gear ratio, because you cannot slow down when I have to in cold water temperatures. A-Mart somehow proves he can catch a lot and win tournaments using mostly 8.1 reels. Some objected he doesn't use presentations when low gear ratio required (like deep diving cranking or big spinnerbaits). Anyway just wanted to share A-Mart experience.

[mark poulson]

The reason I posted that video and opened the thread - I always thought what nowadays high gear ratio reels can handle any type of resistance baits, for example new Tatula, Zillion TWS, Antares 2012 in 8.1, 7.4. The only reason I thought I need to buy the low gear ratio, because you cannot slow down when I have to in cold water temperatures. A-Mart somehow proves he can catch a lot and win tournaments using mostly 8.1 reels. Some objected he doesn't use presentations when low gear ratio required (like deep diving cranking or big spinnerbaits). Anyway just wanted to share A-Mart experience.

Thanks for sharing.

[LgMouthGambler]

Your gonna listen to a guy that dropped Megabass to go with this garbage Enigma company he has now?

[jpmoney]

Your gonna listen to a guy that dropped Megabass to go with this garbage Enigma company he has now?

Yes that's a good point.

Honestly I understand Amart is highly successful at fishing but I just can't get past using a 7:1 or 8:1 for moving baits. From my experience I use a 6.x:1 ratio and has worked great for me...for years. Like any task, there is always the "right tool" for the job. If the high ratios work for him in tournament situations then great but I will stick with what I know works for me. Personally I only use high ratio reels for bottom contact baits and frogs.

[sorrychow]

It's his opinion. I think he is a very detailed angler and a genius the way he looks at everything. It doesn't fit my style but like one the early posters said, I don't fish for money and only fish small areas. If he misses a fish, it's money out of his pocket and if a high gear ratio reel prevents him from losing fish, it's a win win for him.

[mark poulson]

It's his opinion. I think he is a very detailed angler and a genius the way he looks at everything. It doesn't fit my style but like one the early posters said, I don't fish for money and only fish small areas. If he misses a fish, it's money out of his pocket and if a high gear ratio reel prevents him from losing fish, it's a win win for him.

I think you're right, the Pros at that level fish differently than we do.
On the Elite Series, they don't use nets, and they ski their fish in as fast as they can when they can. While I keep pressure on my fish, I only ski frog and punch fish, if I can. I really like feeling them pull and fight.
I swing my fish now, because I am using heavier line and tackle, so I can. Plus I am not as agile as those guys are anymore.
But I use a net for big fish, and they can't, so they play their fish differently, too.
I have a hunch they're just better fishermen than I, but it's just a gut feeling. I've never fished against them, so maybe it's the other way around!

[TommyG]

I can see his point when fishing bottom contact,smaller cranks& sq.bills etc. At the end of a long cast when your spool is low indeed the extra speed comes in handy. But when fishing a deep diver when the boat is pretty much in the same spot I would go with a 5x or a 6x. Fishing for money and fishing for fun are different.

[Bootytrain]

Your gonna listen to a guy that dropped Megabass to go with this garbage Enigma company he has now?

Didn't he just have the most dominant year in BASS Elite history?

[IAY]

Your gonna listen to a guy that dropped Megabass to go with this garbage Enigma company he has now?

Didn't he just have the most dominant year in BASS Elite history?

He also never dropped his Stellas and Metaniums

[Bootytrain]

Your gonna listen to a guy that dropped Megabass to go with this garbage Enigma company he has now?

Didn't he just have the most dominant year in BASS Elite history?

He also never dropped his Stellas and Metaniums

Exactly... lol I'd give an enigma rod a chance if their aesthetics were better

[MRQturbo]

Your gonna listen to a guy that dropped Megabass to go with this garbage Enigma company he has now?

if they paid you what they paid him you'd do the same too...

[capt1fish]

There have been many on TT that have stated their buying decisions aren't influenced by BASS/FLW pros endorsing them, A-Mart included.

A few years back Rick Clunn made the claim that he preferred all his rods be the same length and action, regardless of the technique. He claimed that it helped with his fishing efficiency and that he wouldn't have to change his casting style, etc. Not too many people bought into his theory.

My opinion is simple. Just use what works best for YOU and the style YOU fish. Whether it be a 8:1 or 3.8:1 there's really no "right" or "wrong" way to do it.

[toporanger]

IMO we should stop using gear ratios to measure reels and just use ipt as its more informative.