The Fisher Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 I'm looking to buy a lews baitcaster. Is the Tournament Speed Spool worth the extra money from the plain Speed Spool? If so, why? Looks like about a $40 difference on eBay. Quote
Wbeadlescomb Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 I played with both and the regular speed spool actually felt better to me so that's the one I got Quote
Super User Teal Posted February 27, 2014 Super User Posted February 27, 2014 I like both of those reels. Go for the tournament pro. You won't be sorry. 3 Quote
Grantman83 Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 More drag, dual braking, more bearings I believe Quote
dtruesdell24 Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 I just ordered a tournament speed spool for $110 on ebay. I saw the speed spool for $80. I would pay the extra $30 to get the dual breaking and a few other better features. It also have 4 more pounds of drag. 2 Quote
Maggiesmaster Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 I'm really fond of the Lew's Tournament Pro. Bought a Revo S last summer for $150. Didn't like it, returned it and got a Tournament Pro from Cabelas for $200. Just bought another Tournament Pro for $154 from Ebay. Quote
deadadrift89 Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Lews-Tournament-Pro-Speed-Spool-Baitcast-Fishing-Reel-TP1SH-7-1-1-/111290031621 I got one from Sportmans Outfitters $149 shipped priority,very nice people to deal with. 2 Quote
Insanity Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Ok I'm interested in Lews as well. And I see lots of folks saying get the dual brakes. So let me ask the dumb question. For what ? Since I'm not familiar with dual braking systems. Is the mag brake to finicky to keep dialed in on there reels? Or is it just that you can use the dual for more applications? ( like from light to really heavy baits ) Also wondering if the secondary is the pin type like Shimano uses? Quote
Arv Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Tournament Pro > Tournament > Speed Spool. IMO, this is definitely a situation where you get what you pay for. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them, but I would definitely buy the best reel you can get as the performance, materials and features (depending on the reel) improve as you go up the ladder. 1 Quote
Missourifishin Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Ok I'm interested in Lews as well. And I see lots of folks saying get the dual brakes. So let me ask the dumb question. For what ? Since I'm not familiar with dual braking systems. Is the mag brake to finicky to keep dialed in on there reels? Or is it just that you can use the dual for more applications? ( like from light to really heavy baits ) Also wondering if the secondary is the pin type like Shimano uses? I'm curious about this too. Quote
Arv Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 I'm curious about this too. Ok I'm interested in Lews as well. And I see lots of folks saying get the dual brakes. So let me ask the dumb question. For what ? Since I'm not familiar with dual braking systems. Is the mag brake to finicky to keep dialed in on there reels? Or is it just that you can use the dual for more applications? ( like from light to really heavy baits ) Also wondering if the secondary is the pin type like Shimano uses? Personally, I prefer centrifugal brakes over magnetic, but the combination, I feel like, really lets me fine tune the reel depending on wind, weight of the lure, etc. I pretty much set the centrifugal pins (like Shimano reels) and then just play with the mag brake knob from there. Not that only magnetic or only centrifugal is a bad thing. If you like one or the other, so be it. You'll catch just as many fish as the next guy if you're proficient with your reel. Quote
Alpha Male Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 I prefer the centrifugal brakes. So found that for the price i can find reels that have both for the same price. Centrifugal brakes = beginning of the cast when the spool is accelerating magnetic brakes = middle of cast when the spool is already at full speed and slowly decelerating. not the best explanation but if you want/need more info on a specific companies brake setup you can google it. Quote
black94gt50 Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 I have a few pro qualifiers with dual braking and they are nice for fine adjustment. I've had some reels with magnetic braking that suck and some that are great. The lews speed spool I have that I use for deep cranking works flawless. I also have a citica that I use for squarebills, the 6 pin braking on it works great too. I think where the dual braking shines is on smaller lighter baits, where you can really fine tune the brakes. Quote
WiregrassRiverRat Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 I will also add this as someone that thinks feel is at all important.. I like the flat coated reels from Lews more than the gloss coated ones.. EXCEPT in the case of the BB1.. the BB1 and PRO is just great for hucking cranks into wind.. the Tourney Pro is my all time favorite from them.. For Frogging.. I like the Super Duty.. just for the bigger handle so if you plan on upgrading the handle then dont consider this.. I own more speed spools than anything just because they work.. and are easy on the budget.. but like previously said by ARV buy what you can afford because you get what you pay for with LEWS... I would not go over the tourney pro in their product line.. the team lews gold and team pro are almost too slippery on the spool and while they are amazing.. not worth the extra cheddar in my honest opinion... Speed Spool; Good enough for general casting and reaction baits BB1 or BB1 pro: the crankbait kings (SMOOTH AS BUTTER) Super Duty: Great for frogging or slop situations with that big handle to winch them out Tourney Pro: Smooth casting and better than the rest for pitching with the dual breaks I didnt include the Tourney and the MG because I can get the TOURNEY PRO for 129.99 from a friend and thus I would get those for the price.. Hope this helps! 1 Quote
The Fisher Posted March 3, 2014 Author Posted March 3, 2014 I will also add this as someone that thinks feel is at all important.. I like the flat coated reels from Lews more than the gloss coated ones.. EXCEPT in the case of the BB1.. the BB1 and PRO is just great for hucking cranks into wind.. the Tourney Pro is my all time favorite from them.. For Frogging.. I like the Super Duty.. just for the bigger handle so if you plan on upgrading the handle then dont consider this.. I own more speed spools than anything just because they work.. and are easy on the budget.. but like previously said by ARV buy what you can afford because you get what you pay for with LEWS... I would not go over the tourney pro in their product line.. the team lews gold and team pro are almost too slippery on the spool and while they are amazing.. not worth the extra cheddar in my honest opinion... Speed Spool; Good enough for general casting and reaction baits BB1 or BB1 pro: the crankbait kings (SMOOTH AS BUTTER) Super Duty: Great for frogging or slop situations with that big handle to winch them out Tourney Pro: Smooth casting and better than the rest for pitching with the dual breaks I didnt include the Tourney and the MG because I can get the TOURNEY PRO for 129.99 from a friend and thus I would get those for the price.. Hope this helps! Helps a lot..thx Quote
BasstotheBone Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 I have 1 tournament pro speed spool and 9 BBI pro speed spools and the braking systems are phenomenal. Very pleased. Palms well, casts a mile, super light. Cannot go wrong. Spend the extra money! Quote
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