Robert Riley Posted May 7, 2017 Posted May 7, 2017 If anyone saw it, Lew's posted on facebook about a new BB1 Pro: "New and improved! For 2018, the BB1 Pro Speed Spool will be upgraded to a new patented QuietCast externally adjustable Centrifugal Braking System, a 20lb Carbon Fiber Drag System, an upgraded 95mm skeletal aluminum handle with the new Lew's Custom Round EVA Power Grip and a rich caviar black finish. The upgraded and improved BB1 Pro will continue to retail for $199.99. We have lots of new-for-2018 introductions, but all we can say about them right now is, "Wow!". Stay tuned." Not a big fan of the EVA Power Grip. But they added 6lb to the drag, which I can see a few people wanting. Anyone know anything else or if they'll be introducing some new ratios for RH and LH? Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted May 7, 2017 Super User Posted May 7, 2017 One of the reasons I returned my pro was loud casting, more like a screech, oiling didn't help. Must have been a bigger issue seeing the "quiet cast" improvement. 1 Quote
Robert Riley Posted May 7, 2017 Author Posted May 7, 2017 Interestingly enough, one of my BB1s is rather loud compared to the other, perhaps that is a big problem Quote
Jelvas Posted May 7, 2017 Posted May 7, 2017 8 hours ago, Robert Riley said: Not a big fan of the EVA Power Grip. Really? I love them so much that i bought two, one for my BB1 and the other for my Super Duty . My BB1 (the original, not the Pro) is a very smooth and silent caster... and boy do it cast a country mile! Quote
DBL000006 Posted May 8, 2017 Posted May 8, 2017 Does most Lews reels make a noise doing the retrieve? Quote
Robert Riley Posted May 9, 2017 Author Posted May 9, 2017 Does most Lews reels make a noise doing the retrieve? Only one of mine does. I sell plenty of them at work and get zero complaints. Quote
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