Super User NYWayfarer Posted October 1, 2019 Super User Posted October 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Yeajray231 said: Lol par to me, means standard. If lews is NOT UP TO PAR... So is my Carhartt jacket (that I've had for 15 years) Lew's and Carhartt, pretty much what I carry and wear every fishing trip! 2 1 Quote
jr231 Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 @NYWayfarer my jacket won't die ! It's faded and the cuffs are pretty worn. But it's the real deal. Not the cheapest jacket by any means but no where near the most expensive. Similar to most lews reels. 1 Quote
zell_pop1 Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 10 hours ago, J Francho said: He hasn't won any. He's earned $24k in MLF. KVD's own website claims 3 wins. 1 Quote
newyorktoiowa57 Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 I never understood why he was with quantum for so long, but honestly, this isn't going to make me buy any lews products. Quote
zell_pop1 Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 22 minutes ago, newyorktoiowa57 said: I never understood why he was with quantum for so long, but honestly, this isn't going to make me buy any lews I met the KVD at a Bass Pro, really nice guy just like he is on TV, and he had people ask him for rod/reel recommendations and he took them straight to Quantum's products. Good salesman to have. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 2, 2019 Super User Posted October 2, 2019 13 hours ago, zell_pop1 said: KVD's own website claims 3 wins. Or you can go to the MLF website and get accurate results. Since leaving BASS and joining the Bass Pro Tour, he's won zero events, and racked up $24,000 in earnings. https://majorleaguefishing.com/standing/2019-bass-pro-tour/ 3 Quote
DSTN Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 His MLF wins were Cup and Select events a few years back. Before they added the BPT. 1 Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted October 2, 2019 Super User Posted October 2, 2019 16 hours ago, newyorktoiowa57 said: I never understood why he was with quantum for so long, but honestly, this isn't going to make me buy any lews products. Maybe he actually liked them. Quote
DomQ Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 I like Adidas, dont care much for Nike. I get Nike has some top notch kicks but not my kinda preference. Maybe KVD just liked Quantum and the fact they made him multiple reels with his brand name on them? When did daiwa or shimano ever put an anglers brand name on their products. Quote
Big Rick Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, DomQ said: When did daiwa or shimano ever put an anglers brand name on their products. Probably NEVER have and NEVER will because they both build a superior product that stands on it's own merits and doesn't need a big name fisherman to hawk them to the public...... 1 Quote
DomQ Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Big Rick said: Probably NEVER have and NEVER will because they both build a superior product that stands on it's own merits and doesn't need a big name fisherman to hawk them to the public...... Some of the biggest names in the hockey stick industry have pro stocks, but I get what your saying. I own multiple shimanos and daiwa reels as well as quantum and lews. Love he different features that each brand brings to the table. 1 Quote
LonnieP Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 12 minutes ago, Big Rick said: Probably NEVER have and NEVER will because they both build a superior product that stands on it's own merits and doesn't need a big name fisherman to hawk them to the public...... Actually, don’t some of the Daiwa Tatula Elite rods have Pro anglers names on them? Quote
Stephen B Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 They were developed utilizing 6 pro designed models. So they had input and there names are in cursive on the blank. 2 Quote
Big Rick Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 12 minutes ago, LonnieP said: Actually, don’t some of the Daiwa Tatula Elite rods have Pro anglers names on them? Yep. Brett Erhler, or however you spell it, for one. But we are talking reels. And there may be reels endorsed as well, but I can't recollect it right off..... 3 Quote
Stephen B Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 I don't believe any reel was designed specifically for a pro but wouldn't doubt it 1 Quote
Super User Bird Posted October 3, 2019 Super User Posted October 3, 2019 I bought 1 high end quantum because of KVD......wasn't long before I was watching Bill Dance again. Lol Smart move Kevin. Quote
DomQ Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 32 minutes ago, Big Rick said: Yep. Brett Erhler, or however you spell it, for one. But we are talking reels. And there may be reels endorsed as well, but I can't recollect it right off..... Looks great with the blue on the silver blank. Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted October 3, 2019 Super User Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, DomQ said: When did daiwa or shimano ever put an anglers brand name on their products. My Daiwa Rick Clunn cranking stick just shed a tear... 1 2 Quote
zell_pop1 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Clunn, Hibdon, Nixon, and Brauer all had their own Daiwa rod in the 90s and Ike had his own line when he was with them. 1 Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Look, KVD is a pro athlete...period! As such they are allowed to become "free agents" after their current contracts are up...that's all this is, KVD was a free agent and Lews made him the best offer so he signed on with them. No different than an NFL player who's been with one team for many years becoming a free agent and signing with another team for more money. It's a business move for both parties involved, nothing more or less. I honestly don't understand all the bruhaha over this...this should have been a 1 or 2 page thread...4 pages...sheez . I like KVD, I think he's a good guy and I'm happy he's doing what is best for him and his family. As for Lews, they make a quality product and to say anything else is just silly. Pretty much all of the big name reel manufacturer's make good reels nowadays (just like in snowmobiles...I have owned Ski-doo's, Arctic Cat's, Yamaha's and Polaris...they all make good sleds). I'm sure there will be some cool new KVD Lews products coming out and it'll be fun to see them...not sure I'll buy them but it's always nice to see sweet new products!!! 3 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 3, 2019 Super User Posted October 3, 2019 14 hours ago, Stephen B said: I don't believe any reel was designed specifically for a pro but wouldn't doubt it There's a Lew's cranking reel that David Fritts specified had a deep spool and the old style dog and bone anti reverse. Abu tried to delete the AR switch from their spinning reels, but Ike demanded they leave it. 1 Quote
Yumeya Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 I would take a Lew's over a Quantum but since Lew's is not paying me and I have to buy my own reels I will stay with Shimano and Daiwa, they are better made "more refined" then any other company out there. It's kinda like when Arron Martens went from Megabass to Enigma LOL. It's all about the cash.... 1 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 20 hours ago, DomQ said: I like Adidas, dont care much for Nike. I get Nike has some top notch kicks but not my kinda preference. Maybe KVD just liked Quantum and the fact they made him multiple reels with his brand name on them? When did daiwa or shimano ever put an anglers brand name on their products. When did they need to? 1 1 Quote
Efishin Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said: When did they need to? Exactly. DVT is correct. Shimano and Daiwa know they don't need to. Unfortunately, these pros don't move the needle. Quality products speak for themselves. Quote
Shimano_1 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Pros will always move the needle. I get that you guys are shimano and daiwa fans. Not arguing they make good gear. But honestly it just sounds arrogant every time I read how shimano and daiwa are far superior blah blah. Obviously by my handle on here I like shimano reels. Most of what I use currently is lews as I just like the way they feel and fish better than anything else at the moment. Anyone who doesn't think kvd will sell lews product doesnt quite understand in my opinion. Will seasoned anglers run out and buy a bunch of lews because of him? No. Will a bunch of kids who know he's the most decorated angler in history buy or ask for lews gear because of him? Absolutely 3 Quote
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