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What gear ratio is best for frog fishing?

Asked: The Amateur Sportsman, Last Updated:

I really favor the 6:1 gear ratio reels for frog fishing. It has the perfect combination of speed to work the lure properly, and wrenching power to hoist big bass through heavy cover. In most bottom bouncing lure presentations like Texas rig fishing I use the 7:1 gear ratio reels.

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