bigtattoo79 Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 I'm picking up a new reel tonight and gotta pick between two of them: Shimano Caenan $89.00 OR Lews Speed Spool LFS $99.00 My goal for this reel will be to cast 1/4oz beetle spins on a 6'6" Med action rod using 12lb mono. What one should be the better choice? Thanks Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted September 9, 2015 Super User Posted September 9, 2015 The Lews is by far the better reel and it isn't close. The Caenan is a graphite frame while the Lews speed spool is aluminum and that alone is worth the price. The only Speed Spool to stay away from is the laser speed spools, those are graphite framed also but normallt run $79.99. 2 Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted September 9, 2015 Super User Posted September 9, 2015 The Lews is by far the better reel and it isn't close. The Caenan is a graphite frame while the Lews speed spool is aluminum and that alone is worth the price. The only Speed Spool to stay away from is the laser speed spools, those are graphite framed also but normallt run $79.99. i have the Tournament Lite that has a graphite frame and it has no flex , and is an absolute joy to fish . research the reel you are interested in and read reviews , don't let frame material deter you ... oh by the way , i would pick a Lew's reel any day over a shimano , customer service dictates that ........... Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted September 9, 2015 Super User Posted September 9, 2015 Lews, lews, lews, and lews. Quote
bassbassontherange Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 Shimano guy here. Get the Speed Spool. IF you're looking to spend a bit more, get the Citica I on an auction site. I think it's worth an extra 15-20 bucks. Quote
bigtattoo79 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Posted September 9, 2015 Thanks everyone I'm gonna get the Lews. Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted September 9, 2015 Super User Posted September 9, 2015 i'm a fan of both shimano and lew's, but were it my money i would buy the lew's 100:1 over the caenan. I had a caenan and did not like it, gave it to a young kid in the neighborhood after just a couple of outings. Quote
bigtattoo79 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Posted September 9, 2015 Shimano guy here. Get the Speed Spool. IF you're looking to spend a bit more, get the Citica I on an auction site. I think it's worth an extra 15-20 bucks. I have 2 Citica's and I do like them a lot. I just wanna try something different this time. 1 Quote
microotter Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 You can get the lews for around $82 on ebay. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted September 10, 2015 Super User Posted September 10, 2015 Shimano guy but I would definitely not get the Caenan. Quote
Dan_the_fisher Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Step up to the curado or TP range lol, then you have a debate on your hands that I couldn't even decide. So I have both Quote
bigtattoo79 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 Step up to the curado or TP range lol, then you have a debate on your hands that I couldn't even decide. So I have both Had the curado didn't care for it and the gear ratio TP I wanted wasn't instock. So now I have 2) Citica's 1) Caenan and 1) Speed Spool LFS. The Caenan I have has been a great reel but I've only used it with 1/2oz or more so I wasn't sure how it would compare to the speed spool. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted September 10, 2015 Super User Posted September 10, 2015 Had the curado didn't care for it and the gear ratio TP I wanted wasn't instock. So now I have 2) Citica's 1) Caenan and 1) Speed Spool LFS. The Caenan I have has been a great reel but I've only used it with 1/2oz or more so I wasn't sure how it would compare to the speed spool. You could always go higher end or dare I say try a JDM reel. I love my Chronarch Es, 50MGs and CI4s. Quote
Dan_the_fisher Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Had the curado didn't care for it and the gear ratio TP I wanted wasn't instock. So now I have 2) Citica's 1) Caenan and 1) Speed Spool LFS. The Caenan I have has been a great reel but I've only used it with 1/2oz or more so I wasn't sure how it would compare to the speed spool.I now have 2-TP, 3 curado I, bb1 pro, and a bb2. I'm still torn on what brand I prefer Quote
bigtattoo79 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 You could always go higher end or dare I say try a JDM reel. I love my Chronarch Es, 50MGs and CI4s. I wouldn't mind going higher end but I have a aluminum boat with no carpet so my reels get scratched up pretty good. My goal from this point forward is to keep my rod and reel combos to around $200.00. BTW I made a few cast with the Speed Spool today and must say I really like it a lot. Quote
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