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Title: Pro Gear 255 gear preferred gear Ratio 4:1 or 5:1
Post by: LuckyFish on April 25, 2013, 07:08:41 PM

Hi All,

I've been fortunate enough to pickup 2 PG255 reels in really good condition. As far as I can tell they have stock internals and come with a 5:1 gear ratio. I plan on using these reels this year to fish 20# & 25# topshots to schoolie BFT & YFT out of San Diego. I have the Penn 500 4:1 set as well as the Taller Newell S/S 5:1 set and ordered a 5:1 from Blackpearl. The stock gears in one of the reels is pretty worn and will be replaced anyway.
Any thoughts on which ratio you have fished/preferred in these awesome little reels?

Thanks - David

Title: Re: Pro Gear 255 gear preferred gear Ratio 4:1 or 5:1
Post by: Bryan Young on April 25, 2013, 07:23:35 PM

Quote from: LuckyFish on April 25, 2013, 07:08:41 PM
Hi All,

I've been fortunate enough to pickup 2 PG255 reels in really good condition. As far as I can tell they have stock internals and come with a 5:1 gear ratio. I plan on using these reels this year to fish 20# & 25# topshots to schoolie BFT & YFT out of San Diego. I have the Penn 500 4:1 set as well as the Taller Newell S/S 5:1 set and ordered a 5:1 from Blackpearl. The stock gears in one of the reels is pretty worn and will be replaced anyway.
Any thoughts on which ratio you have fished/preferred in these awesome little reels?

Thanks - David

First, how in the world were you able to find 2 PG255s? Talking about SCORE!!!

Now for your question, I would probably have a 4:1 in one and 5:1 in the other. The 4:1 would be better if you are soaking bait. The 5:1 would be better for yoyo, plugging, swimbait,...

Title: Re: Pro Gear 255 gear preferred gear Ratio 4:1 or 5:1
Post by: LuckyFish on April 25, 2013, 08:14:45 PM

LOL - Thanks Bryan!

Yes, it did take me a while to find them but they are still around if you look hard enough!
I've added the S/S Gear sleeve from Alan and the Penn 24-56 handle to crank a bit better so I may opt for the 4:1 in both. Guess I'll just need to Fish'em in both variations to be sure! ;-)
Thanks for your input!

David

Title: Re: Pro Gear 255 gear preferred gear Ratio 4:1 or 5:1
Post by: Bryan Young on April 25, 2013, 09:01:47 PM

And if you are still as lucky as you seem, you may still find some good steel Penn 500/501 gear sets from some used reels.

Title: Re: Pro Gear 255 gear preferred gear Ratio 4:1 or 5:1
Post by: john2244 on April 26, 2013, 12:11:56 AM

The Progear 255 is one of my favorite reels. I have the 4.0:1 gear set in all but one reel.

John

Title: Re: Pro Gear 255 gear preferred gear Ratio 4:1 or 5:1
Post by: Bobsled 55 on March 07, 2014, 07:10:27 PM

Quote from: LuckyFish on April 25, 2013, 08:14:45 PM
I've added the S/S Gear sleeve from Alan and the Penn 24-56 handle to crank a bit better so I may opt for the 4:1 in both.

David

Cool, I'll have to check that out!!

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