gripnrip Posted February 26, 2013 Posted February 26, 2013 That just about sizes it up. Hootie x2 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 26, 2013 Super User Posted February 26, 2013 A BR member sent me his Lew's TP which I fished for several outings over a 3-4 week period. The casting distance was outstanding and the reel was buttery smooth. My issue is the same one I initially had with the Abu Garcia STX, dialing in both of these reels required some effort. I have the STX in the groove and no doubt the TP can be "trained", perhaps in short order. By comparison, give me any Shimano, new or old, and I will have it set perfectly for the first or second cast. Yes, it's really that easy! On another post I stated that Lew's has really been the up and coming brand for the past couple of years and has developed quite a following. Longevity is still up in the air, but if the reels stand up to the test of time, you've got a winner! Quote
MrSwimJig Posted February 26, 2013 Posted February 26, 2013 This will be the 3rd year with my Lews Bait Casters and my Lews Spinning reel. I have not had any problems with any of the reels. I will agree with RW that the Lews can be a little finicky getting the brakes on the BC dialed in and I can definitely dial the brakes is on my Shimano a lot easier. So we will see how they hold up for year number 3. Quote
JCiurej34 Posted February 26, 2013 Posted February 26, 2013 I have both and you can't go wrong either way. I would lean more towards the Lew's because it has magnetic and centrifical brakes but that's just personal preference. Quote
Hoppysjignpig Posted February 27, 2013 Author Posted February 27, 2013 Thanks for everyone's response! Still leaning toward the lews! It paired with a dobyns champion 765 flippin rod should be deadly? Quote
Diggy Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Thanks for everyone's response! Still leaning toward the lews! It paired with a dobyns champion 765 flippin rod should be deadly? You may need an alibi and a lawyer! Quote
Hoppysjignpig Posted February 27, 2013 Author Posted February 27, 2013 You may need an alibi and a lawyer! Quote
upnorthbassin Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 I have a Lews TP and love it. It's very impressive even when put next to reels that cost more money. It's super light and smooth. Definitely a winner. I also have a Dobyns Champion series...but the 763 and it's a great rod. I think you're on the right track 100% with this one. Quote
katmandew Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Lew's hands down. Ditto. I don't think you can beat the Lew's TP for the money. They are great reels. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted February 27, 2013 Super User Posted February 27, 2013 Both are good reels with small difference here or there. If you are on the fence make a list of the features that are most important to you in a reel for the techniques you want to employ with this outfit. Look at each reel and compare what it offers to your criteria. The reel with the most pluses will be the better option on paper. Next step would be mount the reels on the intended rod. If this isn't possible maybe just a similar rod in your local tackle strore if that is an option. Check for the comfort factor here. As others have noted dialing in breaks and casting distance is subjective. I own reels from both and cast my shiamno reels very far distances in their stock form with 1 centrifugal break applied. When supertuned it is scary far with 3/8 oz plus jigs. Good luck with your decision as either way you will find both to be good buys. Small side note: I have 5 dobyns rods with both brands of reels in question mounted on them. Although I don't own the 765 stick, I would ventures to guess the chronarch 200 e being slightly heavier by a bit over an ounce, it will likely balance out a rod of that length and power slightly better. Quote
Hoppysjignpig Posted February 27, 2013 Author Posted February 27, 2013 It seems to me the chronach is holding It's value more than the lews! Atleast on eBay? Quote
upnorthbassin Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 It seems to me the chronach is holding It's value more than the lews! Atleast on eBay? It's not holding it's value really....the Lews have always been cheaper from the get go. They MSRP at $199 but they have been on websites and on ebay for the $150ish range since they came out. It probably has to do with the distribution channels they go through. There are minimum advertised pricing arrangements, etc etc. So if they are both MSRP @ $199 but you can get a new Lews for $150 from 100 places online...the actual value of the Lews is lower but you paid less so it's a wash in the end....as long as you don't pay MSRP for it. I like both reels but if I would still choose the Lews even if they both were the same price. Quote
Hoppysjignpig Posted February 28, 2013 Author Posted February 28, 2013 It's not holding it's value really....the Lews have always been cheaper from the get go. They MSRP at $199 but they have been on websites and on ebay for the $150ish range since they came out. It probably has to do with the distribution channels they go through. There are minimum advertised pricing arrangements, etc etc. So if they are both MSRP @ $199 but you can get a new Lews for $150 from 100 places online...the actual value of the Lews is lower but you paid less so it's a wash in the end....as long as you don't pay MSRP for it. I like both reels but if I would still choose the Lews even if they both were the same price. Thanks! I have a 200 gift card at dicks sporting goods and just making sure I am getting the best value! Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted February 28, 2013 Super User Posted February 28, 2013 I have only used 1 Lews reel. And while it was nice, I wasn't all giddy about it. I bought a Chronarch 200E7 these days off and fished it hard today. I have never in my life been as impressed with a piece of equipment as I am with it. I was going to buy a Core or MGX this summer for finesse. I am 2nd guessing myself now and going to think about a Chronarch 50. I'm that impressed. Quote
rubba bubba Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 I have the Curado 51's (today's Chronarch 51) and liked them enough that I got rid of my Core 51. I have other reels I like as much, though, they are just different. Buy one at a good price; don't like it you can sell it for close to what you paid. If you like it, keep it, then buy the other later at a good price and keep both or sell the 1 you didn't like as much for close to what you paid for it. Quote
Hoppysjignpig Posted March 2, 2013 Author Posted March 2, 2013 Do all the lews tp have a carbon handle and a click star drag system? I found one at dicks sporting goods and it didn't have it! The box said tournament pro though! Quote
backcast88 Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 Do all the lews tp have a carbon handle and a click star drag system? I found one at dicks sporting goods and it didn't have it! The box said tournament pro though! Sounds like somebody might have pulled a switch. The Tournment Pro has the carbon handle and clicking star drag. The Tournament and Tournament MG has the clicking star drag but not a carbon handle. If the one you looked at didn't have a clicking star drag and no carbon handle it sounds like it could have been a regular Speed Spool somebody put in the expensive box to buy the Tournament Pro at the cheaper price. Quote
Hoppysjignpig Posted March 2, 2013 Author Posted March 2, 2013 Sounds like somebody might have pulled a switch. The Tournment Pro has the carbon handle and clicking star drag. The Tournament and Tournament MG has the clicking star drag but not a carbon handle. If the one you looked at didn't have a clicking star drag and no carbon handle it sounds like it could have been a regular Speed Spool somebody put in the expensive box to buy the Tournament Pro at the cheaper price. Quote
Capt.Bob Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 Sounds like somebody might have pulled a switch. The Tournment Pro has the carbon handle and clicking star drag. The Tournament and Tournament MG has the clicking star drag but not a carbon handle. If the one you looked at didn't have a clicking star drag and no carbon handle it sounds like it could have been a regular Speed Spool somebody put in the expensive box to buy the Tournament Pro at the cheaper price. Yep, and wont do no good to ask the clerk, as most don't have a clue what is supposed to be in the box, why I don't shop at DICK's,,,,,,!! Quote
Hoppysjignpig Posted March 3, 2013 Author Posted March 3, 2013 You are absolutely right! They don't know much At Dicks sporting goods the only reason I'm shopping there is because I have a gift card! Quote
Hoppysjignpig Posted March 7, 2013 Author Posted March 7, 2013 Thanks everyone for their input! I have just received my news lews tp baitcaster! I've paired it up with dobyns 765 flippin rod! 1 Quote
Shoalamfishin Posted March 7, 2013 Posted March 7, 2013 Nice! Congratulations, they are awesome reels and the customer service is excellent.. enjoy it Quote
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