I'll echo the others...I'm primarily a bass guy, and I use the same gear for big pike when I go to Ontario that I use fishing heavy cover for bass here in Minnesota. A MH-power rod with a sturdy baitcasting reel works like a charm. Gear ratio isn't a huge concern unless you plan on throwing really big spinners or something that can wear you down without a lower gear ratio.
I cast and troll big spoons, Suicks, big cranks etc and have always found the gear to be sufficient.
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