Originally Posted By: Sidedrifter
Thanks for all the suggestions. Not sure why the 7:1.1 gear ratio. A 5:1.1 gear ratio was suggested by a spinner shop. I did find a Luna 203 that I had purchased last year. Reel weight is a little more then I would like @10.9oz. Gear ratio is 5:1.1 with a line capacity of 10/205. May give this a try.
the weight of the luna took me a little getting used to, but it's worth it for the performance of that reel, and knowing that it'll probably last forever with a little maintenance.

my luna count is up to 2 now, both 253s...would have got a 203 but i scored a good deal on a 253...