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A high gear ratio of 8:1 is usually better suited for topwater lures, where you need to quickly retrieve up slack (since the lure will drift towards you with each twitch)

When choosing a reel for crankbaits, look for these key features: Lower Gear Ratios (5.4:1 to 6.5:1): Slower retrieve helps keep crankbaits in the strike zone longer and prevents overworking the bait

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This wobble mixed with a large in-built rattle can call fish from both near and far

A: Yo ucan try turning off the cast control knob which is usually found on some fishing rods and reels

This can help improve the hookup ratio