Lews hack attach reel at Academy?????

[Kreagerc]

Anyone have any info on the Lew's Hack Attack HD LFS 100 Baitcast Reel that's sold at academy? No reviews out there other than what's on academy. No info on the Lews site either. Got it on sale and curious if it's a good deal.

[a1712]

1 hour ago, Kreagerc said:

Anyone have any info on the Lew's Hack Attack HD LFS 100 Baitcast Reel that's sold at academy? No reviews out there other than what's on academy. No info on the Lews site either. Got it on sale and curious if it's a good deal.

You'll soon find out. Brian. 

[Kreagerc]

11 hours ago, a1712 said:

You'll soon find out. Brian. 

Oh my, that sounds kind of ominous.......might return it now

[NavyToad]

3 hours ago, Kreagerc said:

Oh my, that sounds kind of ominous.......might return it now

I bet you’ll like it. I mostly have Tournament Pros  and above Lews reels and I’d have ordered a Hack Attack if they had a lefty. Too good a deal to pass up and I’’m confident I would have liked it. I wouldn’t sweat it.

[AmmoGuy]

I'm pretty sure it's the exact same reel as the KVD reel. Just with Winn knobs. 

 

I bought one. First one I got wasn't very smooth. Swapped it for another one, and it's better. I wouldn't call it "smooth", but it's ok for $65.  

It does cast really well. 

[Kreagerc]

16 minutes ago, NavyToad said:

I bet you’ll like it. I mostly have Tournament Pros  and above Lews reels and I’d have ordered a Hack Attack if they had a lefty. Too good a deal to pass up and I’’m confident I would have liked it. I wouldn’t sweat it.

 That's what I'm figuring too. I'm a big Lew's guy myself. Was just a little worried when this specific reel was not on the lews site, thought it might be a gimmick. If it holds up half as long as my first-gen super duty, then I consider it a great buy. Thank you for the feedback

 

 

[a1712]

10 hours ago, Kreagerc said:

Oh my, that sounds kind of ominous.......might return it now

Probably a great reel, I know their customer service is exemplary.   Just odd to inquire AFTER the purchase. 

[Kreagerc]

1 hour ago, a1712 said:

Probably a great reel, I know their customer service is exemplary.   Just odd to inquire AFTER the purchase. 

Yeah, not ideal. Thought I caught the tail end of a weekend sale, so here we are. 

[Cbump]

Had one in order with that deal. Ended up canceling after handling one in person before mine came in. Ordered the pitch and flip. Much more my style. 

[ironbjorn]

If it is indeed essentially the same reel as the KVD it will be great.

[AmmoGuy]

On 5/22/2023 at 11:22 AM, AmmoGuy said:

I'm pretty sure it's the exact same reel as the KVD reel. Just with Winn knobs. 

 

I bought one. First one I got wasn't very smooth. Swapped it for another one, and it's better. I wouldn't call it "smooth", but it's ok for $65.  

It does cast really well. 

 

FYI. I confirmed with Lew's. 

 

The black Hack Attack reel is the same reel as the KVD. 

Just different paint and knobs. 

[Kreagerc]

30 minutes ago, AmmoGuy said:

 

FYI. I confirmed with Lew's. 

 

The black Hack Attack reel is the same reel as the KVD. 

Just different paint and knobs. 

you sir, are the hero we needed in this forum

[Capt No Fish]

19 hours ago, AmmoGuy said:

 

FYI. I confirmed with Lew's. 

 

The black Hack Attack reel is the same reel as the KVD. 

Just different paint and knobs. 

Darn you for confirming!  I had to go out and buy 2 because it's like BOGO KVD reels!

 

The KVD one I have is excellent for the money.

 

But thank you for doing so.  All the specs on the Academy page match the KVD one as well.  Oh and I signed up for the 10% for new emails and got more off.

 

No Brainer!

[AmmoGuy]

1 hour ago, Capt No Fish said:

Darn you for confirming! 

 

[optimator]

I really don't need one of these. But I'm tempted to give Lew's a chance at this price. Those who have ordered one how did it ship? USP/FedEx or USPS? 

[Capt No Fish]

2 hours ago, optimator said:

I really don't need one of these. But I'm tempted to give Lew's a chance at this price. Those who have ordered one how did it ship? USP/FedEx or USPS? 

I didn't need them but I bought them anyway because they are half price.  I know they are not Shimano Curado's or anything like that.  But my Lews reels have treated me really good.  I have mostly the $100 speed spools, 1 KVD and 1 Tournament MP which is basically the same.  I don't notice the geary stuff that people talk about.  My reels have been smooth and workhorses.  I don't grease them.  I keep them clean and just use them.  

 

Maybe if you compared these middle of the road reels to the higher end stuff at Shimano they might not be the same but your not paying that price either.

 

To answer you actual question they come USPS.  I am on the east coast and they shipped from Columbia, SC according to the tracking and will be here on Tuesday.

[Dash Riprock]

FYI, Academy knocked another 20% off this reel. Possibly a Father's Day sale?

 

They're showing up at $56 in the cart now.

 

[AmmoGuy]

13 minutes ago, Dash Riprock said:

FYI, Academy knocked another 20% off this reel. Possibly a Father's Day sale?

 

They're showing up at $56 in the cart now.

 

Showing out of stock now. 
 

Mines too geary for my tastes, but functions great. 

[Dash Riprock]

14 minutes ago, AmmoGuy said:

Showing out of stock now. 
 

Mines too geary for my tastes, but functions great. 

It shows out of stock for home delivery but still in stock at some store locations, at least around me.

 

[Stephen Tremblay]

Got lucky, I kept getting emails and was sorry I did not order 2 at $69. But when I saw it was in stock to ship and $55.99, I jumped and it arrived today. Now to get rid of that Piscifun Torrent.

[Kirtley Howe]

Fell free to ship it to me <G>

Just now, Kirtley Howe said:

Fell free to ship it to me <G>

That should be feel free....

[treble hook]

I have one. I’ve fished it about half a dozen times. I like it.