Need to buy a cranking reel and want some opinions on speed 2025
Micro reply :
I need to buy a new reel for a big cranking rod that I have. This rod pulls duty as a deep diving crankbait rod. But it will also be my rippin' stick for big jerkbaits.
I need to buy a reel for it. I know a slower reel is preferred for working big cranks, but I prefer a faster reel. I'm sort of torn as to what I should get. I'm wondering what speed everyone else is using, and what their preference is (and why).
Muddy reply :
I checked 5:3.1 I have no experience with the 4 to ones so I am no help there
Fishing a lot of Rapala DT's gave me an appreciation for the 5 to's over the 6 to's because it was easier once down to the depth to keep it moving at the right speed with the least amount of strain
Micro I also rarely, very rarely fish water over 20 ft. deep
my cranking rod is a 6'6" med trigger with a 5.3:1 Trion
Sam reply :
Curado 200E5.
Give it some consideration. 
5bass reply :
I use a 4.7:1 for any and all deep crankin' and I use a 7.1:1 for all my jerkbaits. I guess if I had to pick one to do both as effectively as possible I'd go with something in the 5.4 range, leaning more toward the slower side of things.
retiredbosn reply :
I would go with the 5:3 reel. I use a 4:7 for my deep divers and a 5:3 for the remaining treble hooks. It is easy to fish buzz baits on my 5:3 without any fatigue, so speeding up a little is no problem. To go deeper with out fatigue just slow down a little. The difference between a 5:3 to a 7:1 is roughly 8" per turn, give or take an inch or so for reel size. The difference between a 6:3 and 5:3 is about 4-5" per turn, now think how fast you reel typically when the reel is taking up 23" per turn (5:3) and the 6:3 is taking up 28" per turn, you see that it would take right at 1/8 turn to make up the difference in speed, not that significant. I find it easier to speed up my retrieve rather than slowing it down.
Calcutta reply :
I like 5:3 for everything. The only exception is topwater 7:1. {jerk baits,buzzbaits,sammys,poppers.}Thats because I wont crank myself to death with any topwater like I would plowing through water with a diver.
TrippyJai reply :
I know you tried the Curado DPV and Winch... How about giving the new E5 a try?
lubina reply :
Micro the Crazy Cranker has your name on it.
UBA reply :
The 5:1 is my first choice with the 6:1 a close second.
roadwarrior reply :
If you would consider a round reel, take a look at the CTE200GT.
The reel is 5.0:1, a pleasure to fish and indestructible. I have two
and would be glad to send you one if you want to try it out before
making your decision. The reels are 5 and 4 years old, were serviced
by Reel Mech earlier this year and are 10/10 aesthetically and mechanically.
They are not for sale, but you can keep one as long as you like.
-Kent
KYntucky Warmouth reply :
I chose 5:1...that's what I use....don't do much deep crankin but it is well suited for all my needs
Fishing Doug reply :
Micro,
My TD-Z 100M takes care of all of my cranking with a 5.8:1 ratio. This version of the TD-Z has the longer handle (90mm, I think) which seems to make a significant difference in having enough 'power' for deep cranks and not wearing you out.
I'll throw out the same offer as RoadWarrior-I have one just sitting around...if you want to give it a test drive, say the word.
FD
MALTESE FALCON reply :
Deep cranking for me is 12'-16' deep. When I'm using my DD-14's and similar diving crankbaits I use my Revo SX 6.4:1 with no problems.
Falcon
Micro reply :
QuoteIf you would consider a round reel, take a look at the CTE200GT.The reel is 5.0:1, a pleasure to fish and indestructible. I have two
and would be glad to send you one if you want to try it out before
making your decision. The reels are 5 and 4 years old, were serviced
by Reel Mech earlier this year and are 10/10 aesthetically and mechanically.
They are not for sale, but you can keep one as long as you like.
-Kent
That's an incredible offer and I appreciate it very much. But I just sold my last EXT round reel, and have retired my remaining C4s. I'm going go to all LP reels for my bass fishing.
Micro reply :
QuoteMicro,My TD-Z 100M takes care of all of my cranking with a 5.8:1 ratio. This version of the TD-Z has the longer handle (90mm, I think) which seems to make a significant difference in having enough 'power' for deep cranks and not wearing you out.
I'll throw out the same offer as RoadWarrior-I have one just sitting around...if you want to give it a test drive, say the word.
FD
Man, this site never ceases to amaze me. I appreciate the offer. I'd love to try a TD-Z, but I just can't bring myself to take one on loan. Only because I don't think I could be generous enough to make the same offer. Besides, If I knicked it I'd feel terrible.
Bassaholic84 reply :
Never used a 4:1 ratio so i chose 5:1
RBoyd reply :
I have 2 Pflueger Trions that are 4.3:1, I use them for cranking and slow rolling spinnerbaits, suits me just fine.
Fishing Doug reply :
QuoteQuoteMicro,My TD-Z 100M takes care of all of my cranking with a 5.8:1 ratio. This version of the TD-Z has the longer handle (90mm, I think) which seems to make a significant difference in having enough 'power' for deep cranks and not wearing you out.
I'll throw out the same offer as RoadWarrior-I have one just sitting around...if you want to give it a test drive, say the word.
FD
Man, this site never ceases to amaze me. I appreciate the offer. I'd love to try a TD-Z, but I just can't bring myself to take one on loan. Only because I don't think I could be generous enough to make the same offer. Besides, If I knicked it I'd feel terrible.
Understood. If you change your mind, just shoot me a PM.
Micro reply :
I just ordered the Daiwa Zillion Crazy Cranker.
detroit1 reply :
I would (do) use a 5.1 . If you ever get a chance to try an old 3.8 to 1 Quantum Crankin' reel, please do so. It makes a dd22 feel like a zara spook! The drawback is that your wrist gets dizzy after a couple of hours. Hmmm - a battery powered 3.8....i think i'm on to something..
Stoneyman reply :
I'm in the same boat Micro.
I'm torn between the revo winch & the crazy cranker.
I'd probably have bought the Curado E5 if they had a left hand model.
BPS has a David Fritts bc reel also for only $89.00
but only in a right hand model 
No love for lefites:(
Muddy reply :
QuoteI have 2 Pflueger Trions that are 4.3:1, I use them for cranking and slow rolling spinnerbaits, suits me just fine.
I have owned many Trion Baitcasats, my single favorite reel. They do not come in 4.3:1 toi the best of my knowledge the lowest ratio the come in is 5.2:1
This has been the Trion lineup for a long time now:
PFLTrionLP 160/12 6.3:1
PFLTrionPL* 160/12 6.3:1
PFLTrionLPCR 160/12 5.2:1
PFLTrionNLP 130/12 6.3:1
The Round Trions are 5.1:1 and 5.2:1
Micro reply :
The only issued I had with the Winch was that mine didn't cast lighter baits all that well - at least not as well as my other Revos. It cast heavy baits very well. DD22s it would cast a mile. And all that was fine since it was primarily a heavier bait reel. But I wanted the versatility of being able to handle a wider range of baits. In this respect, I thought my Curado 200DPV was better. The ONLY thing I didn't like about the Curado was the size. I think the Winch would make a great swimbait reel.
Jimzee reply :
QuoteI just ordered the Daiwa Zillion Crazy Cranker.
Atta boy!!
vtspinnerb8t reply :
I haven't bought a cranking reel since the old shimano 200 5.1:1 reels. The zillion crazy cranker has to be good because the rest of them are fabulous.
VOL-FISHER reply :
Curado 3:8-1 old 200B series. Look around and you will find 1 every now and then..I just bought another last week on here for $75. I think best deep crankbait reel ever made.
retiredbosn reply :
I successfuly changed the drive gear and pinion gear on my EXT Pro to a 4:7:1 for deep crankin. I like the reel so much and didn't want to change the type of reel, so for 30 bucks it was a win win for me.
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