Diggy Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 To say Lew's is back in a big way would be an understatement. They have a large prostaff. Their reels are gaining a reputation for being good quality reels, that last and now they've released more than 100 new rods and reels across more than 20 different series. The flagship of the new launch has to be the release of the 21st century version of their original BB1 Speed Spool. This is the reel that guys like David Fritts made famous for cranking. The reels are simply put, amazing. They are 10 ball bearing reels and the BB1 features a multi-stop anti-reverse just like the old reels that enables a crankbait fisherman to feel the bait much better in his hand because of that added freedom in the anti-reverse. But the reel is not the reel of yesteryear. This reel is low profile, great braking systems, clickable tension knobs, solid cranking handle, and the line guide is set further away from the spool to give anglers a much improved casting distance which is paramount to a good crankbait reel. The best part is the reel is $159. It comes in 5.1:1, 6.4:1 and 7.1:1 gear ratios with three right hand models and three left hand models. The next reel that blew us away was the Team Lew's Pro Speed Spool. It's the high-end model in the Lew's baitcasting line-up at $299. It has 11 bearings, a one piece aluminum frame and sideplates, frictionless titanium line guide, dual braking systems a lighter bowed handle with EVA grips all in a package that only weighs 5.9 ounces. A lot of the pros were excited about that new reel. They also introduced a Super Duty Speed Spool for flipping, pitching, frogging and other heavy power techniques with a heavy-duty handle, braid ready spool, solid brass gears, soft touch rubber paint on the sides to keep a good grip and more features for a $179.99 reel. On the spinning reel side they released a Speed Spin, Laser and Laser Lite at $59.99, $39.99 and $29.99 respectively. The Speed Spin comes in five sizes from 100 to 450 size bodies and spools. They feature a soft touch armor finish for slip resistance, drilled forged aluminum spool, Oversized line roller, one way clutch bearing and their speed lube for smoothness. On the rod side, the Team Lew's Speed Stick had the Lew's pros really excited. This their top of the line tournament driven series of rods with 9 casting actions, a flipping stick, 3 crankbait rods and 6 spinning rods at a $179.99 price point. The rods are 85 million modulous rods with Fuji KR Concept Micro guides. The feature cork split grip handles, skeletal graphite reel seats and a multilayered, multidirectional blank. The rods looked great and felt very light in your hand. We'll be following back around on more Lew's product later but that's some of what we really liked from this massive 100 product introduction. 1 Quote
LuckyHandsINC. Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Very nice. I really like my team lews so I may need a team lews pro. On a side note why do they make all the names so similarnbits really har to differentiate between models. Quote
Megastink Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I sold all my REVOS last year, bought lews tournaments... Then Abu releases the Gen3 REVOS....... then lews launches the BB1............ I'll never win this battle...... 1 Quote
Diggy Posted July 13, 2012 Author Posted July 13, 2012 I sold all my REVOS last year, bought lews tournaments... Then Abu releases the Gen3 REVOS....... then lews launches the BB1............ I'll never win this battle...... In a pickle Quote
hike4steel Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I sold all my REVOS last year, bought lews tournaments... Then Abu releases the Gen3 REVOS....... then lews launches the BB1............ I'll never win this battle...... i think thats the idea. Are you happy with your swich to Lews? Quote
dcorp Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I've never owned a Lews because they limited there left hand reels to one speed. It's about time they offered the other gear sets to leftys. Maybe I'll try them out now, but with the Gen 3 Revos coming out........... Quote
Megastink Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 i think thats the idea. Are you happy with your swich to Lews? I like them. Though, one of them is a little "grindy" after five months use..... They can cast a 1/4 oz bait further than my Gen2 premiers could, and are more comfortable to palm (hence my switch). I'm gonna buy a Tournment Pro, then a Gen3 STX, and compare. Let performance be the dictator...... Quote
jwhowells Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I learned to cast on an old abu garcia and a 5'6 lews speed stick (see profile pic). Now that I'm back into fishing I bought a TS1SH and absolutely love it. I can see myself being a lews die hard in the future. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted July 13, 2012 Super User Posted July 13, 2012 I learned to cast on an old abu garcia and a 5'6 lews speed stick (see profile pic). Now that I'm back into fishing I bought a TS1SH and absolutely love it. I can see myself being a lews die hard in the future. LOVE that combo in your pic YEEEE HAWWWW 1 Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I want one of those Team Lews Pro Speed Spool! They look freaking sick! Quote
jj'sbassinforfun Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 Never thought I'd see a lew's with EVA grips. Sweet looking stuff! Quote
Diggy Posted July 14, 2012 Author Posted July 14, 2012 I've never owned a Lews because they limited there left hand reels to one speed. It's about time they offered the other gear sets to leftys. Maybe I'll try them out now, but with the Gen 3 Revos coming out........... The mg has 7 to 1 but its not listed. I bought one from gander but its not on any sites Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted July 14, 2012 Super User Posted July 14, 2012 I want one of those Team Lews Pro Speed Spool! They look freaking sick! I hope they make it in a 7.1 or I'll have to pass Quote
Capt.Bob Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 Gotta believe it now, this company is on the move, in the low profile arena anyway. I might try the new Team Pro, and a BB1, I love my Team aluminum side plates (7.1oz.), but till now thought the Tournament Pro was the best bang for the Buck (both 11 bearings), same reel with graphite side plates and about a half oz. lighter(6.7 oz.), all other specs the same, what really sounds like an improvement is moving the line guide forward for less friction on the line when casting. I just wonder how did they do away with the 1.2oz of weight??? and yes it looked sick with the red ascents on the Team, but the gold look is KILLER! ILews Team, Tournament Pro, and Tournament, already cost me my addiction to Curados, could the new BB1 be the death of my CalcuttaGTB's, what I use still for deep crankin. Are you smellin the roses yet LMG??? Quote
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