which reel?

hey im new here and im buying a new reel from bass pro shop and im trying to decide between two reels they are both spincast because i have never used anything different can anyone tell me which one i should buy? or if you have a better choice for me plz let me know thanks

here are the links to them

reel 1:
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse

reel 2:
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...mCat=CROSSSELL

also can sumone explain the gear ratio thing to me like wats good wats bad and wat it means?

also wats the difference in a baitcast and a spincast cause ive heard if ive always used a spincast that if i buy a baitcast it would be hard for me to cast good can sumone tell wat i would be better off getting

please feel free to recommend reels in the $40 range thanks

[profishermenkid16]

Trevor, Gear ratio and spool diameter determines the line retreive 4:1 ratio is the line will wrap around the spool 4 times per every complete turn of the handle.The diameter of the spool will determine how much line that is and also the line diameter will change the retrieve length of the line so it is deceiving sometimes.I would reccomend buying a spinning reel instead, they cast trouble free for the most part and they have faster line retrieve because of the spool design.I hope this helps. P N J

[alexander_powell]

ok well can sumone reccommend me a reel then and tell me if 4:3:1 and 3:9:1 are good gear ratios casue im still having trouble getting it thanks again

[macgyver]

I have 2 of the Diawa's. They aren't gonna last a long time, but they will work just fine. I would go with the Highest gear ratio, and max line capacity available if using for Bass Fishing.

Lizards

[notabassmaster]

Shimano makes a few $40 Spining reels, they are pretty decent to. Won't last forever, but unless you are kicking out big bucks, none of the others will either.

[alexander_powell]

well mainly wat i want is one that WILL last long and will cast pretty good so can u reccomend a name brand and ill try to save up sum more money thanks

[alexander_powell]

ok ive decided that i do want a spincast reel so can sumone reccomend me one or a name brand that will catch big lm bass thanks trevor

btw here are 2 ive liked so far wats your opinion on them

links to reels (1 diff from above reels)
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...mCat=CROSSSELL

plz give me your opinions thanks

[profishermenkid16]

Trevor, To stay under the $40.00 mark is difficult to buy anything to last very long, however, I have a couple of these reels and they are holding up pretty well, I don't use alot of spinning reels anymore.I use these to bait fish for lake trout, and they have had some big fish on them, alot bigger than the bass will weigh in my area. I hope this helps you, P N J http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse

[alexander_powell]

ok well thanks everyone for your replies but ive decided to get this one now would you all give me your opinions of this reel like how you think it will last and how well it will work and all thanks trevor


http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=search

im getting the 4:5:1 gear ratio version
btw are bass pro reels good thanks again

[macgyver]

Actually if going with a spincaster, my choice would be a Rhino sold at Walmart. Not sure if BPS or Cabela's sells them.

Lizards