So for most fishing techniques, outside of those that are looking to grab giant bass, the 7:1 is a great ratio to go with
Cons : No side bottle pockets
If youre undeterred by its $300 cost, the Travel Backpack is a smartly designed winner
For example, a fisherman might have his net swept away in an unexpected current or another fisherman might find themself weighed down and unable to move or stay afloat until the gear and catch are taken off the boat
The geared-down 4.7:1 ratio gives you serious torque and smooth retrieval, pulling in nearly a metre of line with each turn of the handle
That is not true of the bottle pockets, which are made of stretchy mesh and located on both sides of each bag, for a total of four when the bags are connected