The general consensus is to use a reel with a higher gear ratio. However, you can technically skip a jig with any type of reel. The main benefit of having a higher gear ratio would be to get the fish out from under the dock as quickly as possible. This avoids the potential of the bass getting wrapped up around a dock post. So, with that in mind, any of the reels on our list with a 7:1 or higher gear ratio will work fine. If you’d like a direct recommendation though, I’d say to check out the Revo SX or the Alloy M.