My grandson got me started on Lews reels. Two years ago, Aiden bought a Lews G Spin at Academy for 39.95. I was impressed by the feel of this reel for the cost, so, I bought a Lews LFS casting reel. It's been a very good bass reel. Not too heavy, good casting distance, easy to set up, and smooth feel. This spring I picked up the black Lews Speed spin spinning reel. Some things I've noticed about Lews spin reels are that even the less expensive models have a thick bail wire, and all still have an AR switch , if you prefer one. They have a little different " feel" than Shimanos I've used, but they're smooth, have a wide drag adjustment, and good line lay on the spool. As for the Lews LFS casting reel, I'm convinced its one of the best reels you can buy for around 100.00 dollars. It has just enoupgh features to make it work well, which makes it easy to dial in. So far, I've enjoyed fishing these reels. I'll be sticking with them for a while. For the Lews reels folks here, what models are you using, and are you happy with them? I think they're a great value for the dollar.
