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Originally Posted by Uncle Russ
But back to the Twenty-First Century: Which SR30 ratio do you prefer for jigging and for popping, respectively? As for handles, T.J. is going to help me put an ATD 50 type handle on the SR30 once we are on the Big E in July.
Russ
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Make sure you use locktite when replacing the handle. Replace it at the dock or soon after, as locktite takes about 12 hours to cure. You could use it right away, but better safe to do it in advance.
The gear ratio depends on how you fish. If you are a power fisherman (one that likes to winch instead of using the rod) then the SR30L with the 4:1 ratio is best. If you use the spinner for trolling, I'd go with the SR30 6:1 ratio. That 6:1 ratio really comes in handy if you have a Hoo retreat and come back to-wards the boat. They're famous for it.
As far as jigging and popping each ratio has it's advantages. Pencil poppers seem to work best if a constant motion is presented. Fast cranking with a horizontal left to right rod action without pauses gets most hits. The 6:1 is great for swimbaits as a faster retrieve is more productive. It's also good for ripping a 300 gm or less jig straight up for fast swimming fish like hoo's and blackfins.
As for tossing popper's either gear ratio works fine. After you pop the lure, the normal two to three second pause before the next pop will give you plenty of time to take up the slack. You would also want the 4:1 ratio if you were jigging heavy jigs in deep water. You can last a lot longer with that low gear.
After a hookup, the 4:1 sure is nice. It's 50% easier to crank. If you use the rod properly with short quick pumps, the 6:1 isn't all that bad. The best of both worlds (two speeds) would be perfect. One of these days, someone will develop a two speed spinner. I'm sure all manufactures have made attempts without success. It will happen, but both you and me will be lying horizontal under six feet of dirt before it's on the market
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