Lews Reels_Anybody Use Em'

[Fishin24/7]

All I use is a baitcaster..I first started off fishing with a baitcaster and thts all I use. spinnign gear makes me fell like im an amateur

I have found many people that think this lately and I don't know why? I guess today's pros are usually using bait casters so people feel if they don't than there not a good fisherman. I use a spinning reel almost as much as my bait caster with all the finesse lures I use it really comes in handy.

[Bama n Bass]

I have the Team Lew's Speed Spool and the Team Lew's Tourney Pro and they are some bad ass reels. The Team Tourney is 5.9oz and is like butter. The thing handles most situations with ease. I am about to purchase a chronarch to compare, but it will be tough to beat.

[JWOA]

You're missing out on a lot of fish that could be caught if you aren't fishing any spinning gear. Unless you fish nothing but heavy cover and dirty water there is no way I'd go fishing without at least a couple spinning outfits. A few of the lakes I fish I can fish all day and never pick up a casting rod because the fish are so finicky that spinning rods are the only way to present the baits they'll eat.

if need ill go down to 8 or 6 pound test on my baitcaster

[JWOA]

I have found many people that think this lately and I don't know why? I guess today's pros are usually using bait casters so people feel if they don't than there not a good fisherman. I use a spinning reel almost as much as my bait caster with all the finesse lures I use it really comes in handy.

ive got 1 spinning reel tht my cousin just bought...i dont like em

[Arv]

ive got 1 spinning reel tht my cousin just bought...i dont like em

I think spinning outfits are a very important tool to cover the spectrum of fishing applications. I do think you can get by without them though. There are lighter power casting rods that you could pair with smaller reel like a Shimano 50e series and light line and do the same things you would with a spinning set up. I know some guys that only use spinning reels, I don't see why you couldn't use only baitcasting reels.

[PABASS]

if need ill go down to 8 or 6 pound test on my baitcaster

But how far could you send a 1/16 or 1/32 ounce lure? Not as far as I can with my spinning tackle, how I fish on my river you cant use a bait caster, sometimes being limited to by the bank just not enough room and the lures are very light. If you get into a situation where the bass want fineness you are limiting yourself in my opinion.

[PABASS]

And yes I thought the Lews SS was not worth the price I paid, it was noisy, couldn't handle big smallies partly due to the lousy drag system. I would rather pay few more $$ and get a quality reel, I cant speak of the baitcasters, I know lots of people enjoy them here, however I am interested in there longevity, they seem cheap, but I have not tore one down and don't know what parts they use so I cant say.

[JWOA]

@PABASS I understand what your saying...i probably eventually get one. Money tight.

[flippin and pitchin]

ive got 1 spinning reel tht my cousin just bought...i dont like em

If you limit your options, you limit your success. Spinning reels have their place in bass fishing. Don't limit yourself and keep an open mind.

[Fishwhittler]

And yes I thought the Lews SS was not worth the price I paid, it was noisy, couldn't handle big smallies partly due to the lousy drag system. I would rather pay few more $$ and get a quality reel, I cant speak of the baitcasters, I know lots of people enjoy them here, however I am interested in there longevity, they seem cheap, but I have not tore one down and don't know what parts they use so I cant say.

Is that the Speed Spin or the Speed Spool?

[PABASS]

Is that the Speed Spin or the Speed Spool?

I am talking about the Speed Spin, the spinning model. I was going to get the bait caster but after using the Speed Spin I lost confidence in there products and will stick with Shimano.

[JWOA]

If you limit your options, you limit your success. Spinning reels have their place in bass fishing. Don't limit yourself and keep an open mind.

I know a pro who only uses spinning gear...The question is his mind limited too?

[Fishin24/7]

Well in my opinion the pro who only uses spinning is probably very limited espically if he fishes a variety of different lakes. But it also depends on where you live and the style you fish. If you lived in Florida and always fish grass mats then you may not need a spinning reel and if you up north and drop shot you may not need a bait caster as much. Regardless if you only fish one reel you don't have as many options.

[flyfisher]

I have been looking at the Lew's as well since i am looking for a LH low gear ratio cranking reel.

As far as spinning reels go i use both baitcasters and spinning but like has been said, you can't fish certain techniques as effectively with a baitcaster. Also i know some people can do it but try skipping weightless plastics under boat docks or overhaning vegetation with a baitcaster then try with a spinning rod and i am betting you will have a spinning rod jsut for that technique should your area warrant that style of fishing.

[LgMouthGambler]

Never was a spinning reel person, but recently acquiring one, it does help with very slow techniques. Now, normally I dont use these techniques, but lately have been experimenting with them. Plus the little Sienna on a M rod is fun to fish 4-5lb bass with.

[JunkYard814]

Any Medium Light spinning set up is loads of fun to catch bass on. I line mine with 8 lb mono, and use it to catch smallies in the summer. Man is it fun, but boy can it be frustrating sometimes.

[rippin-lips]

I have all Lews casting reels currently and love them. The tournament pro is by far the best bang for your buck. You can pick them up all day for $160 new. That being said don't waste your time on the regular speed spool or the lazer mg. I had the regular speed spool and sold it a few days later to a friend. It was noisy.  I have a few of the tournament speed spool models and one tournament mg in the 5:4:1 model.  I use left hand retrieve so my options were limited at the time but now the BB1 is on the market in a low ratio lh model.  

[upnorthbassin]

I have one lews reel. It's the tourney pro model. I haven't had the chance to use it much but I can attest to the build quality and smoothness being excellent. It's super light too.

[Mud River Matt]

Me and 2 of my buddies each bought the speed spools last year. We have fished them A LOT, a couple are on spinner bait rods which we trough 50% of the time and they have held up great. We fish 4-6 days a week so these reels get a ton of use. They are just as smooth and tight as the day we bought them. I LOVE MY LEWS!!!!! I am going to try the tournament MG next, have one ordered now.

 

[Toeshots]

The Tournament Pro looks sweet!  I'm still searching for two 7:1 gear ratio baitcasters for my lonely jig and worm rods.  Frontrunners are the Lews TP and the Okuma Helios at this point, especially considering you can get both these reels NIB for around $150 shipped all day on eBay.

 

Still have 3+ months before fishing season starts, though, so no rush at the moment.

[Mikey]

what a reel !! the new speed-spool .... I still prefer my older ones ... I think  & if I had it to do over I still would have picked my Daiwa Crazy-Cranker .. Zillion series ... the ratio @ 4:9 is the "magical" retrv. 

[Hollisray]

I just received the tournament pro speed spool  and a new 6'6" saint croix medium fast action rod for christmas.

i have not yet fished with it.i have done some practice casting in the back yard using a 1/4 ounce practice plug.

this reel casts like a dream and is smooth as silk. I can't wait to wet a line with mine this season.

[Basseditor]

I have two tournament pros and just bought a bunch of Team Lew's speed spools TL1H. Upgrading most of my gear before I retire.

[JWOA]

seems lik they work

[rippin-lips]

Just received another 1 in the mail today and will be ordering another tournament pro this week.