Lew's Speed Spool Bb1

[Big Fish Small Pond]

What are your thoughts on the Lew's Speed Spool BB1 baitcaster reel?

It will be utilized on an all-around fishing basis.

[rippin-lips]

Quick Google search or on here even, will bring up plenty to read.

It casts fine but holds too much line for me.

[CWB]

Check reviews on Tackle Warehouse. Might even have some on Wired To Fish and Tackle Tour. I have the Pro and love it.

Does hold a lot of line but that's why you should use backing.

[EmersonFish]

Not sure how experienced you are with baitcasters. The BB1 in the 5.1:1 ratio is a great cranking reel for the money. It's a little less user-friendly than some other reels as far as the brake system, so if you are using it for a wide variety of lures, and would normally make a lot of adjustments based on their weight, it might not be the best option in that regard. And yes, it has way more line capacity than you'll need: but pretty much all bass casting reels do.

[fisherrw]

x2 tackle warhouse

[PAGreg]

I have a bb1 pro and as far as I can bomb 1/2 oz lures with it, I'm glad it has the extra line capacity. Its by far the most versatile reel in my arsenal of lew's reels.

[Robert Riley]

What are your thoughts on the Lew's Speed Spool BB1 baitcaster reel?

It will be utilized on an all-around fishing basis.

 

 

So, ya buy one? The BB1 is an awesome reel! I have a 7:1 I use for mono topwaters and jerkbaits, and a 5.1:1 for deeper cranking. If you are gonna be throwing a lot of different lures on it, I'd suggest upgrading to a BB1, as it has an external dial for on the fly brake adjustments.