7 4 1 gear ratio baitcasting reels Reels, 7.1:1 Ultra Smooth Aluminum Spinning Fishing Reel with 10 Magnetic Braking System, 22LB Carbon Fiber Drag, 18+1 Ball Bearings Anti-Corrosion Baitcaster Reel : Sports & Outdoors Reaction Tackle StreamX Baitcasting Reel — 7.5 Most Anglers Pick the Wrong

5+1 bearing system for smooth retrieves Lightweight A-Sym body with graphite frame and sideplates MagTrax braking system for consistent casting control Power Disk drag system with 15 lbs max drag Duragear brass gear for strength and longevity 90mm aluminum handle with co-molded soft touch knobs Gear ratio 6.8:1 SEE LESS

Fabricated and installed in a very timely manner, and beat 2 other bids

Part of the reason was that spinning reels didnt always have adequate spool capacity for heavier lines, and on baitcasters light line could get behind the spool and cause horrific tangles

Bass Fishing

The feature that it adjusts pretty easily is nice