Ik_47 Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Have any of you guys used the Lew's TP1 Speed Stick and/or Lew's Mach 1 Speed Spool? I was thinking of getting these and pairing them up together to be one of my all-purpose workhorse rods. I would be getting the 7-foot MHF rod. Any feedback is welcome! Quote
CroakHunter Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 I have 4 tp-1 rods. A 7'3 heavy and 3 7' mh. They are superb rods for 99 bucks. They do run a tad on the stiff side compared to my other rods, but I like that. Haven't had any issues with the rods at all. The winn grips are a plus but they do get dirty easy. Not a big deal to me Quote
FishDewd Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 I agree on stiff, I have a medium-fast that is rated from 1/16-3/4 oz. I'd say more accurately that it's a 1/2-1 oz rod with best performance at 3/4 oz. I use it for drop shotting or as an actual inshore rod for redfish, etc, but not much else. I'm looking to get something for finessing cause I enjoy fishing lighter tackle. Quote
moguy1973 Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 I have a TP-1 spinning rod and I like it a lot. I have a 7’ medium one that I have been using for wacky rigs and tubes with braid and a leader. It was between that rod and a Duckett ghost and the Lews just seemed to feel better in my hand. Plus it has microwave guides and the Winn grips. Quote
Ik_47 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Posted February 14, 2018 Alright thanks for the replies guys! Would you reccomend getting a medium or medium heavy for an all purpose rod and i plan on using alot of jigs, chatter baits, spinnerbaits etc... Quote
CroakHunter Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Ik_47 said: Alright thanks for the replies guys! Would you reccomend getting a medium or medium heavy for an all purpose rod and i plan on using alot of jigs, chatter baits, spinnerbaits etc... How heavy of jigs, spinners, and chatterbait? Also what type of cover? And what line do you plan to use? Quote
Ik_47 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Posted February 14, 2018 9 hours ago, CroakHunter said: How heavy of jigs, spinners, and chatterbait? Also what type of cover? And what line do you plan to use? Generally 3/8 ounce to 1/2 ounce. The cover is fairly light, just some sunken branches and i plan on using 30lb braid with a fluro leader Quote
CroakHunter Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 6'10 or 7' medium heavy I love pitching 3/8 and 1/2 ounce jigs with mine Quote
ratherbfishin1 Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 For the mach 1 it's a great reel for the money. I don't personally have one but a friend of mine does and it's got centrifugal and magnetic braking i'm pretty sure and it casts far so it's a great real for the price from what i've seen. Good luck! Quote
Ik_47 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Posted February 14, 2018 Would any of you guys say the rod is too stiff to cast, say 1/4 ounce lures like a light texas rig or crankbait? I've heard some people say it doesnt cast lighter lures well but what do you guys say? Quote
CroakHunter Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 37 minutes ago, Ik_47 said: Would any of you guys say the rod is too stiff to cast, say 1/4 ounce lures like a light texas rig or crankbait? I've heard some people say it doesnt cast lighter lures well but what do you guys say? 1/4 ounce weight plus plastic you're golden. 1/4 ounce crank you'll probably struggle. It's a great single hook rod, not a great treble hook bait rod Quote
Ik_47 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Posted February 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, CroakHunter said: 1/4 ounce weight plus plastic you're golden. 1/4 ounce crank you'll probably struggle. It's a great single hook rod, not a great treble hook bait rod thanks. I have a rod i think ill use for cranking so im ok with that Quote
Ik_47 Posted February 18, 2018 Author Posted February 18, 2018 How well does the rod handle braid? Does it mess up the guides? Quote
CroakHunter Posted February 18, 2018 Posted February 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Ik_47 said: How well does the rod handle braid? Does it mess up the guides? I run anywhere from 30-65lb braid on mine. And have caught some big fish. Never had a problem. All these were caught on using tp-1 rods Quote
th365thli Posted February 18, 2018 Posted February 18, 2018 Hope I'm not too late but Bob Brown at lews specifically recommended the TP1 crank back model for chatterbaits. I was asking about a more expensive model initially and he told me to get the cheaper TP1 without question. In his words the perfect chatterbait rod. After using it for sometime I have to agree. Phenomenal rod, perfect in every way. Quote
Ik_47 Posted February 18, 2018 Author Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks for the input! Maybe im misinterpreting this but wouldnt the bladed jig rod be better or as good since a chatterbait is a bladed jig? Quote
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