Lews Team Lite vs Lews Tournament Pro G

[tje0705]

Hey guys Im looking for a reel to go on my new 7'mh Lews Custom Speed Stick Mag Bass rod. This will be a dedicated spinnerbait rod. Ive got it narrowed down to either a Lews Team Lite or a Lews Tournament Pro G. I will be getting either reel in 6.8:1 ratio. I was pretty dead set on the team lite but I have a few issues with durability of the frame and carbon side plates. I wouldnt say that im overly rough with equiptment but im probably more rough than some. So I was wondering if there was going to be a durability issue with the team lite? Ive read great things about both reels and was just wondering which one you guys would go with. Thanks for all the help. 

[Airman4754]

I have two of each, you will never have a problem with durability. 

Do you want a lighter reel or one that feels more stable? Nothing that light feels stable/sturdy.

[WPCfishing]

I own more than one: Magnesium, lite, Tourney Pro, MB and BB1. They're all rock solid. Buy the one you like the feel of. 

The MB was a huge surprise. Casts a mile, it's super smooth and rugged, just add a 95mm handle to complete it. I've been using it for toads and frogs. Smoken good reel.

However: If Lews offered only one reel, I would hope for it to be the Tournament Pro/Pro G.

[Airman4754]

1 hour ago, WPCfishing said:

I own more than one: Magnesium, lite, Tourney Pro, MB and BB1. They're all rock solid. Buy the one you like the feel of. 

The MB was a huge surprise. Casts a mile, it's super smooth and rugged, just add a 95mm handle to complete it. I've been using it for toads and frogs. Smoken good reel.

However: If Lews offered only one reel, I would hope for it to be the Tournament Pro/Pro G.

I can vouch for the MB's. I run one on my frog, square bill, chatter bait, and swig jig setups. For the price I don't see how you could do any better. 

As for performance I can't tell the difference between any of my Lew's Team reels. I think I have every model now and price is about the only difference. 

I would agree the Pro G is the happy medium of price and performance with them. Like I mentioned before the weight is the only thing you will really notice between those two you are considering. 

[WPCfishing]

On 7/20/2016 at 5:17 PM, tje0705 said:

Hey guys Im looking for a reel to go on my new 7'mh Lews Custom Speed Stick Mag Bass rod. This will be a dedicated spinnerbait rod. Ive got it narrowed down to either a Lews Team Lite or a Lews Tournament Pro G. I will be getting either reel in 6.8:1 ratio. I was pretty dead set on the team lite but I have a few issues with durability of the frame and carbon side plates. I wouldnt say that im overly rough with equiptment but im probably more rough than some. So I was wondering if there was going to be a durability issue with the team lite? Ive read great things about both reels and was just wondering which one you guys would go with. Thanks for all the help. 

So which reel did you buy?

[IgotWood]

I feel the same way. I don't like reels that feel like they will break in my hands. I looked at the Pro Lite a few weeks ago, and then I held the Pro G in my hands. I went with the Pro G. Fantastic reel so far. It was my first bait caster. I will probably continue to buy them for the next two rods I plan on buying soon. 

[Lew'sFanatic]

I just replaced my Team Lites with the Team Pro Magnesiums. Had them install Boca OS7 bearings in them and they outcast and out handle every comboI've tried. I'm a certified dealer so I don't have to grab the jar of Vaseline everytime I get a new one, but if you buy Lew's, you'll never go wrong. Set them up right and you'll never have to worry about backlash.

[carlm01]

I have a dozen Lews Both LFS and pro G all a re great reels I use mostly the Team lews I like the weight and don't make you tired , but I have several Pro Gs mounted on Loomis Gl2 and 3 rods and are excellent combos