REVO Winch with 5.4:1 gears is perfect for large crank baits, flipping and pitching plastics and jigs in heavy cover. As speed increases winching power decreases. While a fast-retrieve reel might be fine for fishing shallow crankbaits across a slick river bar for 2-pound schoolies, it's inadequate for pulling an 8-pound largemouth out of a glob of milfoil. A more powerfully geared reel is a better all-around choice for deep crankin'.