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Low gear ratio reels have more torque, so its much easier cranking in these big baits that have more resistance in the water

Then how come almost all competitive distance casters use baitcasters

Phillips said that giving the bait a long sweep with the rod to raise it off the bottom is also acceptable

When you crank through resistance, there is no flex, no hollow feel only solid transfer of power

But realize that the larger the rod and reel combination, the more difficult it is to cast

But its wise to start off with it maxed out, the same as the spool tension knob, and then back off until you can throw a pretty good distance without your spool overrunning at the end of your cast