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Gear Ratios are deceptive and fail to reflect the actual speed of retrieve

A gear ratio of 6.2:1 means that the spool will turn 6.2 times for every one time you turn the handle

First, the gear ratio isnt printed on the reel

Under normal circumstances, a general oil & grease (as outlined below) at the beginning and end of the season is just fine, and keeps my reels functioning properly

NO, THANKS Compare Max X Spinning Reel Models MAXXSP750 $39.99 Reel Size: 750 Gear Ratio: 5.2:1 Retrieve: Right/Left Max Drag: 6.4lb # Ball Bearings: 5 Mono Cap (yds/lbs): 190/2 100/4 80/6 Braid Cap (yds/lbs): 160/4 MAXXSP2000 $39.99 Reel Size: 2000 Gear Ratio: 5.2:1 Retrieve: Right/Left Max Drag: 6.5lb # Ball Bearings: 5 Mono Cap (yds/lbs): 140/4 110/6 80/8 Braid Cap (yds/lbs): 150/6 MAXXSP2500 $39.99 Reel Size: 2500 Gear Ratio: 5.2:1 Retrieve: Right/Left Max Drag: 7lb # Ball Bearings: 5 Mono Cap (yds/lbs): 185/6 130/8 110/10 Braid Cap (yds/lbs): 190/8 MAXXSP3000 $39.99 Reel Size: 3000 Gear Ratio: 5.2:1 Retrieve: Right/Left Max Drag: 14lb # Ball Bearings: 5 Mono Cap (yds/lbs): 225/6 175/8 140/10 Braid Cap (yds/lbs): 180/10 MAXXSP4000 $39.99 Reel Size: 4000 Gear Ratio: 5.2:1 Retrieve: Right/Left Max Drag: 14lb # Ball Bearings: 5 Mono Cap (yds/lbs): 210/10 180/12 150/14 Braid Cap (yds/lbs): 210/14 MAXXSP6000 $44.99 Reel Size: 6000 Gear Ratio: 5.2:1 Retrieve: Right/Left Max Drag: 20lb # Ball Bearings: 5 Mono Cap (yds/lbs): 250/12 205/14 150/20 Braid Cap (yds/lbs): 200/20

u0022You cant spool a spinning reel with straight fluorocarbon,u0022 he says, u0022itll twist and shoot off the spool, leaving a tangled mess.u0022 He also brings up the fact that you can spool a baitcaster with a line nearly double the strength of what a spinning reel can hold while maintaining casting distance and accuracy