Bass NC Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 I'm sitting in class and I'm so bored so I thought I'd start this topic as I am in the market for a new lews baitcaster. Any ideas or advice? Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted March 28, 2014 Super User Posted March 28, 2014 That's pretty funny. You should be paying attention. To answer question, Lew as a great line up. I personally enjoy very much the MG pro and TT pro. Quote
mjseverson24 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 I Like the superduty quite a bit... but for casting the BB1 is a great reel... Mitch Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted March 28, 2014 Super User Posted March 28, 2014 Pay attention! X2 I've only ever used, handled or seen my Tounament Pro, so that is my favorite Lews b/c reel. Quote
mnbassman23 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Super Duty is great for techniques when you need power. Frogging, big jigs, swimbaits, pitching/flipping, etc. 1 Quote
ak47soulja22 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Team gold!!!! Lite, strong, durable, and it's a dream caster. Now pay attention lol Quote
riskkid 2 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 I have two Tournament Pros (I don't own nor have I tried any of the other Lew's models). These are my favorite two reels. All my other reels are Shimano or Daiwa which I really like but not as much as the Lew's. Quote
doyle8218 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Lew's Tournament Pro Speed Spool Casting Reel 7.1:1 Quote
Smallmouth Hunter Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 None. The tourney pro is too finicky. The BB1/BB1 pro hold too much line for me. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted March 28, 2014 Super User Posted March 28, 2014 I have owned a total of 10 Lews casting reels. This doesn't include the bb1 pro,super duty, or the team Lews models. Out of all of them the tournament pro was my favorite. It holds an average amount of line and has a fair price tag of $150 online. Quote
Paul Peixoto Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 Lew's Tournament Pro Speed Spool Casting Reel 7.1:1 X2 Quote
Jon G Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 I love both the Super Duty and Tournament Pro aswell Quote
doyle8218 Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 None. The tourney pro is too finicky. The BB1/BB1 pro hold too much line for me. Finicky in what way? Quote
FishinFool22 Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 None. The tourney pro is too finicky. The BB1/BB1 pro hold too much line for me. I've never heard someone complain about holding to much line. That's a first for me Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted March 29, 2014 Super User Posted March 29, 2014 More line equals more weight and a heavier spool overall. Doesn't fair well with lighter lures. Quote
Smallmouth Hunter Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 Finicky in what way? I found the braking system to be a pain. I never did like dual braking though so take it with a grain of salt. I've never heard someone complain about holding to much line. That's a first for me The spool of the bb1/bb1 pro most likely weighs over an ounce when filled with line. 160 yards of 12 lb is too much for me. Quote
FishinFool22 Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 I found the braking system to be a pain. I never did like dual braking though so take it with a grain of salt. The spool of the bb1/bb1 pro most likely weighs over an ounce when filled with line. 160 yards of 12 lb is too much for me. I mean I understand where you are coming from I've just never heard that be the reason not to use the reel Quote
FishinFool22 Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 More line equals more weight and a heavier spool overall. Doesn't fair well with lighter lures. I guess so. I wouldn't say that for me my bb1 pro throws a 1/4 oz bait perfect. I don't know how light you are talking though. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted March 29, 2014 Super User Posted March 29, 2014 I've never used the bb1 pro so I'm not sure how well it throws a 1/4oz bait. An example though is. It could be 'good enough' for some but when compared to something designed for light finesse fishing such as a pixy it might not do that well at all when you see a reel designed for that application throwing the same thing. That also goes back to the amount of line statement that was made. Why would someone use a reel that holds 160 yards of line for throwing weightless flukes or trick worms. It's not the right tool for the job for certain people. Different strokes for different folks. Quote
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