thecadman99

That is good to know. I bet the graphite frame on the t-pro is a different league than their sub $100 reels. I still don't know what to get, I just want to throw a 1/2oz redeye shad over 50 yards

Thanks to all for the helpful replies. Great post bdheagren- that really makes me want the team lite. Does the carbon frame on the tournament lite seem to have any flex? I have a cheap lews laser baitcaster, but it functions very well. I do feel that the fram has a bit of flex, though I haven't had it affect performance. The largest thing I've caught is a 4lb walleye though... PAgreg- that makes me want the bb1 pro even more- I'm going to try to hold out till spring and see if the price drops on the bb1 pro after the release of the new lites.

Anyone with the BB1 pro care to chime in? I'd really like to know how well it throws 1/4 oz lures.

Hey all, I'm looking top purchase my first reel over $100- I'm really stuck on the new Lews reels with the external centrifugal system. From what I can gather, these are the three reels with this system. I will be putting it on a St. Crox Rage rod RC610MXF, which is rated all the way down to 1/8 oz lures. I bass and walleye fish, and plan to throw lots of topwater, zara puppy, torpedos, as well as heavier lipless crankbaits, and the occasional shaky head. I already have the cheaper lews laser reel (and use it quite a bit) as well as tons of my dads old reels from the 70's and 80's, so I'm looking for something I can throw a lighter bait with. I would probably mostly use braided line with a fluorocarbon leader. I almost bought the BB1, but i wasn't sure if it would throw lighter lures a well as the smaller Lite reels. Then I almost bought the Tournament lite, but I was worried about the graphite frame (thats a lot of $ for non-metal frame?) Which reel would you suggest?