FAST vs. SLOW Fishing Reels!! (Gear Ratios EXPLAINED)

When you first pick up a baitcaster fishing reel, you will no doubt be confused by what all the numbers and jargon mean on the box! In this video, I break down what a fishing reel gear ratio means and WHY they are important in catching more bass! I also challenge myself to a casting contest to see if certain gear ratios are better than others, so check that out at the end! SUBSCRIBE if you like this type of content. Here on TRF we are all about learning together to catch more bass!

The reel in this video: Lew's Custom Pro Speed Spool

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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:43 - The 3 Numbers
3:01 - The Ratio Range
3:48 - Low Speed
6:02 - Med Speed
7:33 - High Speed
8:25 - Recap
9:00 - Ratio Challenge!

[TylersReelFishing]

One thing I did not talk about in the video was spool size and depth. I sort of touched on this topic when I mentioned having your reel spooled up all the way, but reels from two separate companies may have different true speeds during the retrieve, even if they share the same gear ratio

[lilbeanme]

Your videos are exactly what I need. It's very refreshing to see a patient man take the time to explain common questions from all anglers.
Thank you for your work. Its sunday school meets fishing vibe and I dig it

[JCrooks]

I'm new to baitcaster fishing and wanted to learn what the gear ratio meant. The first 5 minutes of your video taught me more than first 5 full videos I watched prior. You just gained a new subscriber. Appreciate it!

[jayteefishing]

Spot on brother! You described my set ups almost perfectly. Great information from an even better guy. I think this is a very needed video for beginners especially and maybe even some guys that have been in it for some time. You never stop learning. When you do, you’re finished. I can see a lot of benefit from this one!

[collinstuart]

Congrats on 200K next up half a million and then too the moon! Let’s

[theironfisherman]

Tyler is literly the best he puts god first and he creates great content keep up the great work

[chrisroby]

Thank you for a thorough explanation of the numbers and how they are related. 👏

[steveable]

When slow rolling or keeping your lure from rising, a 7.5:1 reel helps me concentrate more on a slower retrieve and makes the handle turns more fluid and consistent. When you roll your wrist on reel turns you will notice the lure tends to travel at different speeds.

[scottnicholson]

I started off with a 7.5 to 1 . Now I have three 6 speed reels and Three 7 speed reels .

[beezyfishingoutdoors_]

Congratulations on reaching 200K Tyler 🤙🏾🤙🏾 Keep up the Outstanding Work Bro 💪🏾👌🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯⛽🔥🔥🔥🔥🎣🎣🎣🎣🤙🏾🤙🏾👊🏾✌🏾

[martinvandenbossche]

I only have two bait casters from my dad and grandpa and both are 5.3:1 and 6.3:1 they get the job done and if I need to work the bait faster I have to reel faster. It is what it is

[zidonsmithfishing]

Been needing a video on this for a while

[jayteefishing]

Also congratulations on 200k bro! Nobody deserves it more! Happy for you dude!

[NikonEntrylevel]

Appreciate the video. When talking about gear ratios I feel like it's also very important to talk about the Inches Per Turn (IPT). Specially when buying reels in different sizes and different brands. I remember when I first started building my bass fishing arsenal I thought I was buying the right reel based on gear rations but I later realized that the IPT was the same or close to the same on some of my other reels I already had even though the gear ratios were different. I had to sell and return some of my reels because of this and rebuy them. Once I understood that gear ratios go hand in hand with IPT that's when I started buying reels not just based on the ratio but the IPT that would best suit the style of fishing I was looking for. It could just be me but It may help other anglers realize this small detail.

[KephasIsStPeter]

Im a huge advocate of vibrating jigs on slow gear ratios but I also throw Texas rigs on them sometimes if the underwater grass is high because I’ve noticed I prefer the torque over the speed due to the fact they will most likely get in the grass anyway.

[scottvermonter]

Great info TRF ! Always a pleasure to watch the content you put out!💯

[michaelmulray]

I think we need a top water video as the trees and pads grow back

[bricewilliams]

YAAAA TYLER, CONGRATS ON 200k, I watch all you vids and it helps me out in my tournaments and I appreciate what you do.

[theironfisherman]

Sweeet i realy needed a video on this keep up the great work

[lindaslaughter]

Thank you for doing this video. I love the way that you explain things. You make them so easy to understand.