Toro or Toro winch

[bisekb]

Just wondering who has had experience with these reels. Ive used the winch a little bit and am thinking of getting one, the 4.6:1 would be nice for big blade baits and all, or is the toro a better all around option. I have a C3, and C4, and i like the c4 for burnin baits, the c3 is ok but just about done for and i need a new one. Any recamandations?

[haro6996]

I don't have any experience with the winch but i can pull cowgirls with the 5:3-1 toro with out any problems.

[Esox_Magnum]

5.3 is a good all around reel, pulls blades well but not for burning them. Winch pulls them esier but also slower, has lower gears and less line pick up.

[porterhouse]

Used the 5.3 last year with no problems. great reel!

Brian

[RK]

Hiya -

I have a Toro 5.3:1 and have fished with both. For me the 5.3:1 is more versatile. If you're looking for a Cowgirl reel there are probably other good options in the same price range that'll work too, but the Winch does just fine if you want to go low profile. Great reels though - I love mine.

Cheers,

Rob Kimm

[Fish&Fowl]

I've been using the Toro 5.3:1 for two seasons and love it...great reel.

[Irish]

I just got the Toro 6.4:1 for jerkbaits and topwaters and really like it.

[clm]

i picked up a toro 5.3:1 and i love it. i wouldn't go any slower.

[Shoot2Kill]

My buddy just got a winch and fished with it for the first time on Friday....I fished with his winch and my 5:3 toro for a while just to compare because I saw this post before going out that day and to me there was a very noticable difference when pulling blades with the winch, everything else we couldn't tell the difference really, but on blades that winch was flippin awesome. The 5:3 is a great reel too, but that winch was money.