cranking power not = gd drag power

[shineshy]

I was thinking abt this, cant really explain in details wats in my mind as i'm not a very technical person.


Basically i was thinking if a reel has good drag power, but it doesnt hv gd cranking power...y issit so.

Eg a penns reel with not bad drag juice, but the cranking motion is not effortless at all. ? CAn someone explain. wats the factor in a reel that affects the cranking power of a reel ?


pls enlighten me....xie xie

[Sportfisherman]

Cranking power = Low gear ratio + long handle , High max drag = large area of drag surface + good quality drag washers .

Jon .

[shineshy]

Cranking power = Low gear ratio + long handle , High max drag = large area of drag surface + good quality drag washers .

Jon .

but does tat mean all reel with higher gear ratio, cranking power no gd ?

[Sportfisherman]

but does tat mean all reel with higher gear ratio, cranking power no gd ?

Just imagine you are going uphill using your highest gear ratio on a bicycle , you definitely feel the pain on you tigh , won't you ?

Yes , high geared ratio is not ideal for cranking n low gear ratio is a better alternative .

Jon .

[shineshy]

hmm...n 2 speed reel ? with a high n low ratio ..

[Sportfisherman]

hmm...n 2 speed reel ? with a high n low ratio ..

That is the ideal reel unfortunately only trolling reels have this features , spinning n casting reels don't have it yet .

Jon .

[Makaira]

Actually these days, there are quite a few 2 speed overhead pocket-rocket reels that wouldn't fall under the classification of trolling reels. I guess they could be considered jigging reels. Just to name a few -- Daiwa Saltist 2 speed, Shimano Talica, Avet SX 2 speed, Accurate Boss 2 speed. With a well-practised casting technique & educated thumb, these reels can be used for casting metal jigs & heavier poppers & swimmers.

Years ago, Shimano had a Beastmaster Bantam 2 speed baitcasting reel. It was a real gem!!! Thought I still have one, but for life of me I can't seem to find it!!!

[jason]

Another high speed reel with Good Cranking power - Ocea jigger series High Speed...(Gold colour)

Used once in Taiwan waters, thumbs up on the cranking. Almost effortlessly.....

Althought I am a Daiwa fan,Shimano cranking wins hand down..... While the others brands have to keep up....


Cheers
Jason