epix is it too fast

mike_mad_fisho · #1 23-01-2003, 09:03 PM

gday guys
with the epix isnt it better to have a lower gear ratio or doesnt it really matter because isnt it 6:3:1 cause i guys at a tackle shop said it would be too fast for bream.but then o the okuma reels site it said that it was 5:0:1 that was the EF20 is this right
thanks michael

LakeConjolaFish · #2 23-01-2003, 10:03 PM

I dont think any reel can be "too fast" as wouldn't you just wind slower ?

I can understand how a reel could be to slow eg. high speed spinning off the rocks. You would quickly suffer fatigue if the gear ration was to slow.

torvic · #3 23-01-2003, 10:10 PM

The gear ratio for the EFS 20 is definately 6.3:1

the lower ratio I think is for the EB baitrunner models as they have a slower gear ratio.

As LCF said I dont think any reel being too fast can be a problem as you can always compensate. ALthough I do admit I have had to get used to this reel as I find my retrieves were coming in a little faster as my old reel was very old and was very SLOW.

Hope this helps

mike_mad_fisho · #4 23-01-2003, 10:53 PM

gday guys i s that entirely roght about the ef 20 have a look at this , this came from the site.

Model Gear Ratio Ball Bearings WT (oz.) Quick set reverse AL spool Line Capacity
EF-15 new! 5.0:1 9 + 1 9.2 Y 195/2 135/4 110/6
EF-20 5.0:1 9 + 1 11 Y Y 155/4 110/6 80/8
EF-30 5.0:1 9 + 1 11.5 Y Y 210/6 170/8 140/10
EF-40 4.5 :1 9 + 1 15.2 Y Y 220/8 165/10 130/12
EF-50 4.5 :1 9 + 1 16.2 Y Y 275/10 220/12 160/15
EF-65 new! 4.5:1 9 + 1 26 Y 330/12 275/15 205/20
EF-80 new! 4.5:1 9 + 1 27 Y 460/15 365/20 240/25
High Speed
EFS-30 6.3 : 1 9 + 1 11.6 Y Y 210/6 170/8 140/10
EFS-50 6.3 : 1 9 + 1 16.3 Y Y 275/10 220/12 160/15
Rear drag
ER-20 5.0:1 7 + 1 11.1 Y Y 155/4 110/6 80/8
ER-30 5.0:1 7 + 1 11.2 Y Y 210/6 170/8 140/10

ChrisN · #5 23-01-2003, 11:02 PM

Mike
I think the info you got was from the American site. For the Australian stuff check out www.okuma.com.au I hope that link works. I think you will find different info on this site.

ChrisN

mike_mad_fisho · #6 23-01-2003, 11:58 PM

gday
yeah i think it was from the us site so they epix has a ratio of
6:3:1.
thanks michael

Ravin · #7 24-01-2003, 01:14 AM

I use an Epix 20 & don't find the high ratio a problem at all. I just retreive slowly thats all. Dunno why anyone would say they are no good because of it.

Ozy · #8 24-01-2003, 02:30 AM

I try to use my rod to retrieve and use the reel to wind in the slack most of the time, so I don't think it makes much difference.

jimi · #9 24-01-2003, 02:37 AM

Yep, I agree with Ozy. I use the rod to twitch and impart action into the lure, and the reel to retreive slack.

Ocassionally you can use the reel to do a slow steady retreive, but you just need to train yourself to wind the handle slowly. I have 2 epix's and they are both fine for that.

James

bluefin · #10 24-01-2003, 03:12 AM

Okuma Australia gave me an Okuma Epix 60 6.3/1 ratio, ( see their Photo Gallery) I used it the other day with some soft plastics, definitely not ideal size!!!!!!!! But I let the rod do the work, the reel only collects the line! With the hard bodies It's not hard to slow down!!! They are BRILLIANT reels!!!!!!!!!