Reels for Deep Crankin'

BigBassin144 · 04-23-08, 09:57 PM

What's a good relatively inexpensive reel that would be good for deep crankbaits? I'd like a slower retrieve (less than 6.0:1), and I need to be able to cast the crnkbaits a long way since I'll be using it from shore as well as from the boat. Right now I'm looking at an Abu C3, because It'lll hold lots of line and has the right gear ratio. How's the casting distance on the C3's?

Thanks,
BB

Buzz Wing · 04-23-08, 10:02 PM

Think about what you said....

Right now I'm looking at an Abu C3, because It'lll hold lots of line....

Why do you need more than 90 yards, tops? Even KVD or Ike have a time casting 80 yards. Why waste all that line when you're not going to need it?

I think Shimano makes a 5.2:1 Citica, but it's right-handed if I'm remember correctly. Too, I remember me and you are left-handed, correct?

-Buzz

jooleyen · 04-23-08, 10:24 PM

Quantum Energy PT! They're super smooth and cast a mile.

jooleyen · 04-23-08, 10:27 PM

Oh, and they're only $150 - rebate($50) at baitnhook.net

So thats a total of $100 after the rebate.

Rebbasser · 04-23-08, 10:41 PM

David Fritts cranking reel from BPS. 4.7:1 GR and makes cranking a DD-22 about as hard as cranking a Bandit 200.

I'm good for about 5 casts with one of those big bruisers on a high speed reel. I can throw a DD-22 all day with that David Fritts reel. Only about $80, so it won't break the bank.

Buzz, it ain't about the line. It's about the winching power. Like low gear on your truck is designed for power, not speed. Same with a cranking reel.

senko · 04-23-08, 10:41 PM

Buzz don't even start with the line thing again... BB try lookin at the BPS David Fritts reel. They're really nice for crankin

fishin' fool · 04-23-08, 11:30 PM

I have the earlier model Quantum Energy with 4:4:1 gear ratio. It is a good ratio for big cranks, and the reels is very smooth and casts cranks like a bullet! I had a heck of a time finding a reel with this low of gears. I found it on ebay though for 50$$. Not bad when it was origionally 120 or 150 new!!!!

senko · 04-23-08, 11:52 PM

Whoops, sorry Reb, I guess I posted the same time as you... BB I'm just backin up what Reb said about the Fritts reel

BigBassin144 · 04-24-08, 06:54 AM

I'd go and look, but I'm getting ready for school, so do the Fritts reels come in left-hand models? I'll check them out when I get home this afternoon (unless of course I go fishing

)

Thanks again guys

BB

zooker · 04-24-08, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebbasser

David Fritts cranking reel from BPS. 4.7:1 GR and makes cranking a DD-22 about as hard as cranking a Bandit 200.

I'm good for about 5 casts with one of those big bruisers on a high speed reel. I can throw a DD-22 all day with that David Fritts reel. Only about $80, so it won't break the bank.

Buzz, it ain't about the line. It's about the winching power. Like low gear on your truck is designed for power, not speed. Same with a cranking reel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishin' fool

I have the earlier model Quantum Energy with 4:4:1 gear ratio. It is a good ratio for big cranks, and the reels is very smooth and casts cranks like a bullet! I had a heck of a time finding a reel with this low of gears. I found it on ebay though for 50$$. Not bad when it was origionally 120 or 150 new!!!!

ahhh fool the good old 441 quatum gold reel..

bb the fritts reel does come in left models.i have 3 righty's but thats just me. the fritts reels are SMOOTH crankers.. casting distance is equally as good. it does take getting used to the open -old lews style- reel frame..

zooker

WTL · 04-24-08, 05:27 PM

I had a 3.8.1 garcia I just sold on Ebay for $20. Wish I had put the reserve higher, or I would have rather you had it.

fishin' fool · 04-24-08, 06:34 PM

Before I found the Quantum Energy on ebay I seriously thought about buying the David Fritts reel from BPS. For they money it would be a great purchase! Good fishin

BigBassin144 · 04-24-08, 08:33 PM

I looked on BPS website and Couldn't fine the Fritts reel in left handed. They had three different speeds and none specified left or right handed so I assumed theywere right handed. I might be wrong (although it doesn't happen often

) I was looking at the Quantum Classic MG. Anybody ever used this reel? how is it?

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...TUM-QCMG.html#

BB

zooker · 04-24-08, 08:50 PM

the quantum 1310 mag gear is a great reel 5.1 gears holds a ton of line. i have about 20 of them.. i prefure the old silver 1310 or the older 310 mag gears but the bronze 1310-newest version- works well also..i use them for cranking or carolina rigging..i'll be the guy that scruffs every one i see on ebay buy the way..

there is 3 in this picture.

zooker

bamabassman · 04-24-08, 08:58 PM

zook, you REALLY do like the cranks, huh. cool.

zooker · 04-24-08, 09:20 PM

not so's you all would notice..

zooker

carolina-rig-01 · 04-25-08, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebbasser

David Fritts cranking reel from BPS. 4.7:1 GR and makes cranking a DD-22 about as hard as cranking a Bandit 200.

I'm good for about 5 casts with one of those big bruisers on a high speed reel. I can throw a DD-22 all day with that David Fritts reel. Only about $80, so it won't break the bank.

Buzz, it ain't about the line. It's about the winching power. Like low gear on your truck is designed for power, not speed. Same with a cranking reel.

i have been looking at this reel for a little while now. probably will be the next reel i buy for crankbaits.

Fish2win · 04-26-08, 10:01 AM

The real work hoarse is the Ambassador 5000 or 5001 depending on the side you want the handle on. they come in different gear ratio's. I use a 5.0 to 1 but they also make as slow a 3.8 to1. Fish2win

zooker · 04-26-08, 12:09 PM

used to fish2win i have one they no longer make the abu winch is what i was told..on a good note the 5000,5500 interchange alot of parts off the 3.8 winch.. in fact i have a 5500 housing the 3.8 gear-it barely fits- but it works fine..

zooker

Bob Smith · 04-26-08, 01:39 PM

My FAVORITE crankning reel is the Lew's Model BB1 NG (basically the same thing as the David Fritz cranking reel, before they named it after him). There are other reels in my arsenal that do a decent job including my Shimano Curado (green reel) and a Pinnacle Pro series reel (10 ball bearings). Another reel that is pretty decent for cranking is my PFLueger, but I cannot remember the model number. I have only one Quantum and I am not too fond of it. I won the Quantum Accurist in a raffle and keep it for emergencies.

bassnman30 · 04-27-08, 10:23 AM

The C3 is a good reel for throwing crankbaits. It has a slow enough speed and is a good value. I have use a 4600C3 with good results.
Granted, a Lews bb1ng has a 4.1 retrieve and I use it as well, just a little more expensive.

Bob60 · 04-27-08, 09:20 PM

I bought 2 David Fritts 4.7:1 and 1 KVD 5.1:1 For me the longer handle on the Fritts reels make alot of difference when throwing the big cranks like the DD-22 and the DT series crankbaits. I use the KVD with my 1/4 oz. Bandits. I am more than happy with my purchase of the David Fritts reels.

titanxt · 05-08-08, 01:39 PM

I just purchased a new rod and reel for crankbaits. I ended up with a 7' medium power/medium action Shimno Crucial crankbait rod and a Shimano Citica 200DPV in 5.0:1. I was going to buy another C3 (as I own several already), but tried the Citica. Best reel I own by a mile! It will launch 1/4 ounce crankbaits a mile and heavier baits go crazy far...

jooleyen · 05-08-08, 02:05 PM

I actually just received an Energy 5.5:1 yesterday and it's sooo super smooth and doesn't make a noise. It casts extremely far as well.

04-23-08, 09:57 PM	#1
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Reels for Deep Crankin' What's a good relatively inexpensive reel that would be good for deep crankbaits? I'd like a slower retrieve (less than 6.0:1), and I need to be able to cast the crnkbaits a long way since I'll be using it from shore as well as from the boat. Right now I'm looking at an Abu C3, because It'lll hold lots of line and has the right gear ratio. How's the casting distance on the C3's? Thanks, BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

04-23-08, 10:41 PM	#5
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	David Fritts cranking reel from BPS. 4.7:1 GR and makes cranking a DD-22 about as hard as cranking a Bandit 200. I'm good for about 5 casts with one of those big bruisers on a high speed reel. I can throw a DD-22 all day with that David Fritts reel. Only about $80, so it won't break the bank. Buzz, it ain't about the line. It's about the winching power. Like low gear on your truck is designed for power, not speed. Same with a cranking reel. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

04-23-08, 10:41 PM	#6
senko BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manteca,Ca. Posts: 826	Buzz don't even start with the line thing again... BB try lookin at the BPS David Fritts reel. They're really nice for crankin __________________ Manteca High Freshman Football V.O.L. Champions 2007 "Pain is Temporary, Pride is Forever."

04-23-08, 11:52 PM	#8
senko BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manteca,Ca. Posts: 826	Whoops, sorry Reb, I guess I posted the same time as you... BB I'm just backin up what Reb said about the Fritts reel __________________ Manteca High Freshman Football V.O.L. Champions 2007 "Pain is Temporary, Pride is Forever."

04-24-08, 06:54 AM	#9
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I'd go and look, but I'm getting ready for school, so do the Fritts reels come in left-hand models? I'll check them out when I get home this afternoon (unless of course I go fishing ) Thanks again guys BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

04-23-08, 10:02 PM	#2
Buzz Wing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hudson, MI Posts: 1,219	Think about what you said.... Right now I'm looking at an Abu C3, because It'lll hold lots of line.... Why do you need more than 90 yards, tops? Even KVD or Ike have a time casting 80 yards. Why waste all that line when you're not going to need it? I think Shimano makes a 5.2:1 Citica, but it's right-handed if I'm remember correctly. Too, I remember me and you are left-handed, correct? -Buzz

04-23-08, 10:24 PM	#3
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Quantum Energy PT! They're super smooth and cast a mile.

04-23-08, 10:27 PM	#4
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Oh, and they're only $150 - rebate($50) at baitnhook.net So thats a total of $100 after the rebate.

04-23-08, 11:30 PM	#7
fishin' fool BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 184	I have the earlier model Quantum Energy with 4:4:1 gear ratio. It is a good ratio for big cranks, and the reels is very smooth and casts cranks like a bullet! I had a heck of a time finding a reel with this low of gears. I found it on ebay though for 50$$. Not bad when it was origionally 120 or 150 new!!!!

04-24-08, 05:27 PM	#11
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I had a 3.8.1 garcia I just sold on Ebay for $20. Wish I had put the reserve higher, or I would have rather you had it. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-24-08, 06:34 PM	#12
fishin' fool BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 184	Before I found the Quantum Energy on ebay I seriously thought about buying the David Fritts reel from BPS. For they money it would be a great purchase! Good fishin

04-24-08, 08:33 PM	#13
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I looked on BPS website and Couldn't fine the Fritts reel in left handed. They had three different speeds and none specified left or right handed so I assumed theywere right handed. I might be wrong (although it doesn't happen often ) I was looking at the Quantum Classic MG. Anybody ever used this reel? how is it? http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...TUM-QCMG.html# BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

04-24-08, 08:50 PM	#14
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	the quantum 1310 mag gear is a great reel 5.1 gears holds a ton of line. i have about 20 of them.. i prefure the old silver 1310 or the older 310 mag gears but the bronze 1310-newest version- works well also..i use them for cranking or carolina rigging..i'll be the guy that scruffs every one i see on ebay buy the way.. there is 3 in this picture. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

04-24-08, 08:58 PM	#15
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	zook, you REALLY do like the cranks, huh. cool.

04-24-08, 09:20 PM	#16
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	not so's you all would notice.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

04-26-08, 10:01 AM	#18
Fish2win BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norris Tennessee Posts: 469	The real work hoarse is the Ambassador 5000 or 5001 depending on the side you want the handle on. they come in different gear ratio's. I use a 5.0 to 1 but they also make as slow a 3.8 to1. Fish2win __________________ Norris Tennessee set the hook! They dont have hands.

04-26-08, 12:09 PM	#19
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	used to fish2win i have one they no longer make the abu winch is what i was told..on a good note the 5000,5500 interchange alot of parts off the 3.8 winch.. in fact i have a 5500 housing the 3.8 gear-it barely fits- but it works fine.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

04-26-08, 01:39 PM	#20
Bob Smith BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 1,472	My FAVORITE crankning reel is the Lew's Model BB1 NG (basically the same thing as the David Fritz cranking reel, before they named it after him). There are other reels in my arsenal that do a decent job including my Shimano Curado (green reel) and a Pinnacle Pro series reel (10 ball bearings). Another reel that is pretty decent for cranking is my PFLueger, but I cannot remember the model number. I have only one Quantum and I am not too fond of it. I won the Quantum Accurist in a raffle and keep it for emergencies. __________________ Bob Smith a.k.a. "Porko" (vintage Strike King variety!)

04-27-08, 10:23 AM	#21
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	The C3 is a good reel for throwing crankbaits. It has a slow enough speed and is a good value. I have use a 4600C3 with good results. Granted, a Lews bb1ng has a 4.1 retrieve and I use it as well, just a little more expensive. __________________ Lexington,NC.

04-27-08, 09:20 PM	#22
Bob60 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tulsa,okla Posts: 38	David Fritts reels I bought 2 David Fritts 4.7:1 and 1 KVD 5.1:1 For me the longer handle on the Fritts reels make alot of difference when throwing the big cranks like the DD-22 and the DT series crankbaits. I use the KVD with my 1/4 oz. Bandits. I am more than happy with my purchase of the David Fritts reels.

05-08-08, 01:39 PM	#23
titanxt BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	I just purchased a new rod and reel for crankbaits. I ended up with a 7' medium power/medium action Shimno Crucial crankbait rod and a Shimano Citica 200DPV in 5.0:1. I was going to buy another C3 (as I own several already), but tried the Citica. Best reel I own by a mile! It will launch 1/4 ounce crankbaits a mile and heavier baits go crazy far...

05-08-08, 02:05 PM	#24
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	I actually just received an Energy 5.5:1 yesterday and it's sooo super smooth and doesn't make a noise. It casts extremely far as well.

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