Run2jeepn Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 So one of my Local Walmarts has a few Lews Xfinity Pro Casting Rods in the Clearance Section for $40. I was needing a new Frog set up. So I bought a 7'2" Heavy, Extra Fast rod. They also have a 6'10" MH Fast I'm thinking of picking up aswell. I'm looking for a Baitcaster in the $80 and below that will be decent for a Frog set up. The more I look the more I can't decide. Been looking at these 3 Reels. Was thinking of going cheaper with 2 KastKings one for the 7'2" and another for the 6'10".. or if the Piscifun Alloy M is that much better. I'll get it. Quote
Super User T-Billy Posted June 28, 2023 Super User Posted June 28, 2023 Spend the extra $20 and get a Lew's LFS. You won't regret it. 5 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted June 28, 2023 Super User Posted June 28, 2023 When I put together my frog setup I done it on the cheap. Cheap as in price. I feel the quality is there. Found a 7’1” Mojo 2 MH on clearance and I put a BPS Pro Qualifier LH 6.8 on it. The PQ can be had for $50.00 thru out the year. I’m not worth a dang at frog fishing but it has nothing to do with setup. Don’t dedicate enough time to it. Fun to catch and get strikes fishing like that. You probably want to buy something soon, the Lew’s is about $75, was $100. BPS has the Abu REVO S on sale for $65. Don’t own an “S” but crankbait fish with a couple of Abu REVO Winches. I have not had any problems with them. I use them a lot. Good luck frogging. 1 Quote
Run2jeepn Posted June 28, 2023 Author Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, T-Billy said: Spend the extra $20 and get a Lew's LFS. You won't regret it. 27 minutes ago, Spankey said: When I put together my frog setup I done it on the cheap. Cheap as in price. I feel the quality is there. Found a 7’1” Mojo 2 MH on clearance and I put a BPS Pro Qualifier LH 6.8 on it. The PQ can be had for $50.00 thru out the year. I’m not worth a dang at frog fishing but it has nothing to do with setup. Don’t dedicate enough time to it. Fun to catch and get strikes fishing like that. You probably want to buy something soon, the Lew’s is about $75, was $100. BPS has the Abu REVO S on sale for $65. Don’t own an “S” but crankbait fish with a couple of Abu REVO Winches. I have not had any problems with them. I use them a lot. Good luck frogging. I have a BassPro Outlet store here that I need to check out. They typically have Lews reels and of course a lot of BPS reels. I found a like new Lews LFS 9.5:1 for just under $70. I think I might grab it. Quote
Eric 26 Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 I’m going to suggest staying away from the lower end reels. I have a KK royal legend 2 that I like but definitely not for frogging. Get something with an aluminum frame such as the aforementioned Lews or something similar like a pro qualifier 2. 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted June 28, 2023 Super User Posted June 28, 2023 4 hours ago, T-Billy said: Spend the extra $20 and get a Lew's LFS. You won't regret it. ☝️ 2 Quote
MediumMouthBass Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Frog fishing is usually done around vegetation, and those fish get into some heavy stuff after they bite the frog, it puts alot of stress on the reel, you absolutely need an aluminum framed reel for this type of fishing, theres sales already going for 4th of july, wait for a good deal and try to get a Lews LFS, Shimano SLX, or a Daiwa Fuego. You might spend a bit more than you would want to, but buying quality, especially when putting high stress on the reel will be a good investment. Quote
Tatulatard Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 I have those 2 piscifun reels. Out of those two the alloy m is better for frogs with an aluminum frame. The carbon xcs is made from carbon dust mixed with plastic and will flex under load making less powerful when winching in a fish. The allow m is $90 on amazon and at that price I would rather have a lews lfs of just for peice of mind since it is a know quantity. Quote
Super User PhishLI Posted June 28, 2023 Super User Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Tatulatard said: The allow m is $90 on amazon and at that price I would rather have a lews lfs The LFS is currently $63.71 at TW once it's added to the cart. 3 Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted June 29, 2023 Super User Posted June 29, 2023 You can gets the les LFS for 75 at sportsmans outfitters. 1 Quote
Run2jeepn Posted June 29, 2023 Author Posted June 29, 2023 17 hours ago, dodgeguy said: You can gets the les LFS for 75 at sportsmans outfitters. 23 hours ago, PhishLI said: The LFS is currently $63.71 at TW once it's added to the cart. On 6/28/2023 at 10:21 AM, Tatulatard said: I have those 2 piscifun reels. Out of those two the alloy m is better for frogs with an aluminum frame. The carbon xcs is made from carbon dust mixed with plastic and will flex under load making less powerful when winching in a fish. The allow m is $90 on amazon and at that price I would rather have a lews lfs of just for peice of mind since it is a know quantity. On 6/28/2023 at 7:56 AM, MediumMouthBass said: Frog fishing is usually done around vegetation, and those fish get into some heavy stuff after they bite the frog, it puts alot of stress on the reel, you absolutely need an aluminum framed reel for this type of fishing, theres sales already going for 4th of july, wait for a good deal and try to get a Lews LFS, Shimano SLX, or a Daiwa Fuego. You might spend a bit more than you would want to, but buying quality, especially when putting high stress on the reel will be a good investment. On 6/28/2023 at 6:12 AM, Catt said: ☝️ On 6/28/2023 at 5:27 AM, Eric 26 said: I’m going to suggest staying away from the lower end reels. I have a KK royal legend 2 that I like but definitely not for frogging. Get something with an aluminum frame such as the aforementioned Lews or something similar like a pro qualifier 2. Thanks everyone. I picked up a LFS Left hand 9.5:1 for $66 off Amazon. 4 Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted June 29, 2023 Super User Posted June 29, 2023 They don't make an LFS in 9.5 unless you got the red 200 dollar one for that price. Quote
Run2jeepn Posted June 30, 2023 Author Posted June 30, 2023 23 hours ago, dodgeguy said: They don't make an LFS in 9.5 unless you got the red 200 dollar one for that price. Ya your right, not sure where I found the 9.5..swore thats what I ordered. But just checked its the SS1XHLA. Which is 8.3:1 Left Hand. 3 Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted July 1, 2023 Super User Posted July 1, 2023 5 hours ago, Run2jeepn said: Ya your right, not sure where I found the 9.5..swore thats what I ordered. But just checked its the SS1XHLA. Which is 8.3:1 Left Hand. Good buy 1 Quote
Run2jeepn Posted July 1, 2023 Author Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, dodgeguy said: Good buy Ya it seems super smooth. Going to buy another from TW. Probably get the 7.5:1 and pair it with a 6'10" MH Rod. Same Xfinity rod. Hard to beat for $40 and only about $100 in the whole combo. 2 Quote
MontclairDave Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/28/2023 at 1:16 PM, PhishLI said: The LFS is currently $63.71 at TW once it's added to the cart. Wow! Just grabbed one of these, thanks for the heads-up! Don’t really need another reel but this is too good a deal to pass up. Been hearing about for years as one of the best $100 reels on market (along with Shimano SLX, which is not on sale). 1 Quote
Run2jeepn Posted July 2, 2023 Author Posted July 2, 2023 Well the Lews came in yesterday and had a chance to get it dialed in. Didn't take long at all. Only threw a Wake bait. But didn't have any problems what so ever. Going to test it in some thick stuff this morning. Want to thank everyone for their input. Going to check out the BassPro Catalog Shop to see if they have any there. Probably will pick up another one. 1 Quote
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