Lews Reels

[Fishin24/7]

Could someone give me a run down between the different models of lews. More specifically the original speed spool, tournamnet, and tournamnet pro. I have a tournament pro and I love it but I'm in the market for a new reel and I know some say the original speed spool is as good as any of them but I see many people on here with the tournamnet pro. Obviously cheaper is better but I don't mind spending a little more for much better quality.

[Arv]

IMO, biggest difference between the original Speed Spool and the other two is the absence of centrifugal brakes on the Speed Spool. I won't buy a reel w/o centrifugal brakes so I wouldn't go any "lower" than the Tournament SS. If you don't mind only magnetic brakes I think the Speed Spool would be fine. If you look on the Lews website, they have good descriptions of their reels where you could do a more in depth comparison.

[skeletor6]

IMO, biggest difference between the original Speed Spool and the other two is the absence of centrifugal brakes on the Speed Spool. I won't buy a reel w/o centrifugal brakes so I wouldn't go any "lower" than the Tournament SS. If you don't mind only magnetic brakes I think the Speed Spool would be fine. If you look on the Lews website, they have good descriptions of their reels where you could do a more in depth comparison.

What he said ^^^^

The tournament adds the MSB system with the centrifugal breaks. The tournament pro's main difference is that it weighs much lighter. The tournament and tournament pro's are the best value in the Lew's lineup in my opinion.

[tbone1993]

I am stuck between getting the tournament pro in 7.1 ratio or the super duty in 7.1 for jigging and frogging. But also not sure if i want to go with the abu revo stx. too many decisions to make.

[LgMouthGambler]

I would get the BB1

[Arv]

From the descriptions of the Super Duty and the TP on the websited, I can't tell a huge difference between the two. I don't think you can go wrong with either one though. The description of the Super Duty says its "rugged" or whatever to handle slop and heavy applications, but I'm not sure how. Maybe some one else can tell you. Unless you're throwing an A rig or pulling out 10lbs of weeds, I think the TP would be fine.

[Fishin24/7]

So is the tournamnet pro worth the extra $50 over the tournamnent if I'm not too concerned about the weight difference between the two reels?

[JunkYard814]

Holding both, I actually liked the feel of the tournament speed spool better than the tournament pro. I felt it to be smoother, and for some reason I felt the TSS to be lighter, even though the specs say it's an ounce heavier than the TP. Plus I liked the shiny black finish over the matte black. I would recommend try to get each one in your hand and maybe mounting it on a rod before you make a decision.

Having said all that, I can't see what more $50 could get you over the TSS. The reel is perfect.

[bassr95]

I would get the BB1

Are you sure? It's not a shimano lol

[*Hootie]

Holding both, I actually liked the feel of the tournament speed spool better than the tournament pro. I felt it to be smoother, and for some reason I felt the TSS to be lighter, even though the specs say it's an ounce heavier than the TP. Plus I liked the shiny black finish over the matte black. I would recommend try to get each one in your hand and maybe mounting it on a rod before you make a decision.

Having said all that, I can't see what more $50 could get you over the TSS. The reel is perfect.

I agree.

Hootie

[LgMouthGambler]

Are you sure? It's not a shimano lol

I know, but IF I were to buy one............IF! Lol

[flippin and pitchin]

I just received my BB1 and Super Duty yesterday and have fished the T-pro, TS and MG for over a year.

The T-Pro is about light weight, carbon fiber handle and alloy gears. Great caster and smooth on the retrieve. Mine are all 6.4 to 1 ratio.

The TS is a bit heavier with alloy handle and brass gear set. The casting quality is right on parr with the T-Pro. Great workhorse reel. Probably the best overall value seeing it has dual cast control features.

The MG is not dual cast control and employs magnets only. I picked mine, a 5.1 and 7.1 to 1 ratio up at a sportsman show at a great price. They are a little more fickle to set but it only takes a half dozen casts. This is a good reel for pitching 3/16 oz and hevier baits. I would suggest the TS over this model however. For twenty bucks, it's worth having the dual cast control.

I have only test cast my BB1 at the local city lake. This reel is a caster ! I threw an Excalibur squarebill and darn near spooled the reel. This model is a 6 pin brake and no magnets. It clearly does not need magnets. I could probable fish all BB1's and cover every application. I really like this reel. It will oputcast my Gen 2 Revo Premiers and Winch's by a substrantial amount. This is a very smooth reel. Can't wait to flush and re-lube. It can only get better.

The Super Duty is designed for braid and has a little channel machined into the spool so line slip is no longer an issue. I wish this feature was on all the LEWS. I spooled mine up with 20# Sunline Sniper FC for pitchin this spring. It will replace one of my TS models so I can use it for chatterbaits/spinnerbaits. This model has the 95MM power handle. It is butter on the cast and retrieve. Over size Brass gears and dual cast control. I can't comment on the drag until I fish it for a while. The side plates have a soft touch rubberized coating. I plan on ito see how this material holds up before I consider getting another for punching with braid.

Hope this helps.

[Brian Needham]

So is the tournamnet pro worth the extra $50 over the tournamnent if I'm not too concerned about the weight difference between the two reels?

without a doubt it is worth the extra $, imo. I sold off all my tournament and am all TP now.

[Fishin24/7]

without a doubt it is worth the extra $, imo. I sold off all my tournament and am all TP now.

Could you tell me what's better about the tournament pro vs the tournament?

[Teal]

Made the switch from daiwa to mostly all Lews reels. Lews Tournament Pro is probably one of the best values on the market. I still have a Zillion that's puts in serious work tho. And if you use the Internet you can find the TP for 170 instead of 200

[new2BC4bass]

I just received my BB1 and Super Duty yesterday and have fished the T-pro, TS and MG for over a year.

The T-Pro is about light weight, carbon fiber handle and alloy gears. Great caster and smooth on the retrieve. Mine are all 6.4 to 1 ratio.

The TS is a bit heavier with alloy handle and brass gear set. The casting quality is right on parr with the T-Pro. Great workhorse reel. Probably the best overall value seeing it has dual cast control features.

The MG is not dual cast control and employs magnets only. I picked mine, a 5.1 and 7.1 to 1 ratio up at a sportsman show at a great price. They are a little more fickle to set but it only takes a half dozen casts. This is a good reel for pitching 3/16 oz and hevier baits. I would suggest the TS over this model however. For twenty bucks, it's worth having the dual cast control.

I have only test cast my BB1 at the local city lake. This reel is a caster ! I threw an Excalibur squarebill and darn near spooled the reel. This model is a 6 pin brake and no magnets. It clearly does not need magnets. I could probable fish all BB1's and cover every application. I really like this reel. It will oputcast my Gen 2 Revo Premiers and Winch's by a substrantial amount. This is a very smooth reel. Can't wait to flush and re-lube. It can only get better.

The Super Duty is designed for braid and has a little channel machined into the spool so line slip is no longer an issue. I wish this feature was on all the LEWS. I spooled mine up with 20# Sunline Sniper FC for pitchin this spring. It will replace one of my TS models so I can use it for chatterbaits/spinnerbaits. This model has the 95MM power handle. It is butter on the cast and retrieve. Over size Brass gears and dual cast control. I can't comment on the drag until I fish it for a while. The side plates have a soft touch rubberized coating. I plan on ito see how this material holds up before I consider getting another for punching with braid.

Hope this helps.

Excellent information.  I have a TP, but want to also try a BB1 after all the good stuff I read about it.

[rippin-lips]

I switched to nothing but Lews reels and have yet to be let down. I received a BB1 for Christmas but don't have a rod for it yet and also it's freezing where I live. I can't wait for the spring though to try it out. I own 5 right now.

1-tournament pro ss

2- regular tournament ss

1-BB1

1-tournament mg ss    I reel LH so it was my only choice for a cranking reel from them at the time. I'll probably sell it to my buddy and replace it with a BB1 here in the spring.

[rubba bubba]

The BB1 is designed specifically for cranking. It's based on David Fritt's input around not having infinite anti-reverse.  He believes the infinite anti-reverse takes away feel and sensitivity of what the crankbait is doing.  He had a similar model with Basspro but they discontinued it a few years back.

[rippin-lips]

The BB1 is designed specifically for cranking. It's based on David Fritt's input around not having infinite anti-reverse.  He believes the infinite anti-reverse takes away feel and sensitivity of what the crankbait is doing.  He had a similar model with Basspro but they discontinued it a few years back.

Not entirely correct.

 

 

 

BB1 RH 10 5.1:1 21" 160/12 14 lbs. 7.1 oz. $159.99

BB1L LH 10 5.1:1 21" 160/12 14 lbs. 7.1 oz. $159.99

BB1HZ RH 9+1 6.4:1 28" 160/12 14 lbs. 7.2 oz. $159.99

BB1HZL LH 9+1 6.4:1 28" 160/12 14 lbs. 7.2 oz. $159.99

BB1SHZ RH 9+1 7.1:1 31" 160/12 14 lbs. 7.2 oz. $159.99

BB1SHZL LH 9+1 7.1:1 31" 160/12 14 lbs. 7.2 oz. $159.99

[rubba bubba]

You're going to have to be a wee bit more specific...

[Fishwhittler]

You're going to have to be a wee bit more specific...

 

The 5.1:1 BB1's are the only reels without the instant anti-reverse.  Both the 6.4:1 BBHZ and 7.1:1 BB1SHZ versions have an AR bearing.