How to choose rods and reels?

[david79thomas]

Originally Posted by LPfishnTIM

also a 6.3:1 ratio reel is good for most applications, the lower ratio like a 5.3:1 is good for crankbaits slowing down your reeling and has more power when you reel in. if your fishing a jig a 6.3:1 is good to help keep slack out the line when reeling.

Awesome! Thanks, that clears it up a bunch!
What do y'all think about this new Abu reel? 7.1:1 gear ratio
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_G...age-AMGXT.html
I like the look of it too. the ratio seems like it would have a place for those cockahoes and swim baits. Sometimes I'm reeling in and my bait is not swimming like it should cause i'm not reeling fast enough but thought I was.