How to Choose the Right Reel Ratio | Speed vs Power | In The Shop

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The secret isn’t just speed — it’s control.
The right gear ratio sets the tempo of your fishing and lets your bait work for you.

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“How do I pick the right gear ratio?”
Today we’re going back to the basics and breaking gear ratio down the simple way — speed + power — so you can match the right reel to the right technique (spinning AND casting) and catch more bass.

In this Ike in the Shop, I cover:
• What gear ratio REALLY means (speed vs torque)
• When to slow down
• When to speed up
• How different ratios change lure performance
• Matching reels to cold water, power fishing, and fast-paced techniques

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⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Gear Ratio = Speed + Power
0:36 The 4 Gear Ratio Categories
4:30 Slow Ratios (6.1–6.8)
10:40 Workhorse Ratios (7.1–7.3)
15:04 Fast Ratios (8:1+)
19:31 Ultra-Fast Reels (9:1–10:1)
24:46 Final Recap