Read This For A Great Lesson!!!!!

[Megastink]

I'm a Revo Premier guy, but I want to expand my arsenal without having to drop $250 every time i wanted a new reel. So, I shopped around.

I bought two Lews Tournament MG, one in 5.4 and one in 7.1. I recieved them on Thursday. The 5.4 I spooled with 40# Sufix braid for swim jigs, and the 7.1 with 20# Seaguar fluoro.

I caught two bass... TWO... on my 5.4 Tournament MG and the drag just gave out . Just like that. I have no idea how it happened, it just died. Now I'm nervous. I have this 7.1:1, which caught me four bass today flipping some wood, and has performed very well.

I will say this, these reels cast incredibly far and are very smooth. But their drag systems are far from good. I have owned no less that 12 Revos in all models, and none of them have ever failed my in any way.

I'm not giving up on Lews YET. I called TW (where I bought them) and I'm sending it back.

The Tournament MG has a 10# Rulon drag system, while the Tournament Series (only $20 more) has a Carbon Composite drag system. I may try the Tournament, or, I might switch to the Revo-SX or STX.

I can admit when I'm wrong. I wrote the above because I was not aware that it was my LINE, not my REEL, that was the problem. I have never seen this happen ever before. Read down to post #11. This was a great lesson that I am glad I have learned. This may save you from future frustration. Thanks to all who replied!

And yes, Lew's does make a great reel or the money. I'll be picking up a few more.

Tight Lines.

-Mega

[elkriverangler]

Sorry to hear that, I was considering the Lew's Tournament awhile back but found a Revo SX at a good price and got it.

I have handled all the Lew's except the Tournament Pro and they seem like real nice Reels. Glad you were able to send it back.

This is the first negative I have heard about with the Lew's, hopefully it is just an isolated incident.

[msolorio]

hmm thats weird, all i use is lews reels never had an issue with either. i wonder why that happened.

[FL_Sharpshooter]

You're bound to find a dud eventually with any company.

[Megastink]

I think I'm gonna try their Tournament Series. Its $150, and has a better drag system. A better deal, perhaps.

[Bassn Blvd]

I got my 3rd Lews Tournament Pro in today. I fished the other 2 exclusively in over 20 tournaments last year and never had a problem with the drag or other functions and pulled in over 300 pounds of bass. Several were horsed from under docks and dock pylons.

I didn't, however, use them for heavy flipping, that is what the 3rd is going to be used for.

[Packard]

I think I'm gonna try their Tournament Series. Its $150, and has a better drag system. A better deal, perhaps.

You can buy the Tournament Pro for $160 on eBay. It is a one sweet reel.

[*Hootie]

This may be silly, but did you put backing on the spool first? If not not, the line will spin on the spool.

[POPRG]

This may be silly, but did you put backing on the spool first? If not not, the line will spin on the spool.

Good call..i did that way back when i first tried braid on a baitcaster,took that d**n reel apart to the last screw,re-assembled,no parts missing..was a used TDX i bought and thought i got shafted from the past owner until i was telling the shop owner about it one day and he found the problem in three seconds..

[Hi Salenity]

You can buy the Tournament Pro for $160 on eBay. It is a one sweet reel.

X2

This may be silly, but did you put backing on the spool first? If not not, the line will spin on the spool.

X2

[Megastink]

X2

X2

HOLY CRAP, THAT IT!!!!!!!!!!! I just realized that the line is in fact spinning! Wow, dont I feel like dummy!

Learn something new everyday!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks all!

[Packard]

[quanjig]

I think a lot of people have done that, myself included. Lesson learned!!

[Bassn Blvd]

Give that man a V8.

[Megastink]

Give that man a V8.

Yea, yea. Hey, if I knew everything, I wouldnt have to post here. Thanks for all the tips.

[A-Rob]

I done it on spinning gear before a tourny haha, I forgot to back and first cast I couldn't reel back in!

[OkobojiEagle]

I caught two bass... TWO... on my 5.4 Tournament MG and the drag just gave out ... their drag systems are far from good... Anyway, BUYER BEWARE!

I hope everyone reads down to post #11 after the black eye you issued to the Lews reel company.

oe

[barroncooper]

I love a good ending to a story

[Bassn Blvd]

He can delete his original post if he wants too. Might save him some embarrassment.

[The Rooster]

Or edit the post to show the discovered mistake.

[Megastink]

I dont care about embarressment. This is a clear example of how I don't know everything there is to know, which is why I come to this site. Since my lilttle epiphany, I have come to the conclusion that Lews does, in fact, make a great product, and I will continue to buy their reels.

Frankly, I think this is a great lesson to all. Who knows, maybe a few guys will read this and it will benefit them in the future. Anyway, thanks all! Good luck out there.

-Mega

[K_Mac]

Well done Mega. You changed the title so as not to make an unwarranted negative review, and used this as a learning opportunity. A good lesson for all of us.

[Hi Salenity]

[craww]

Classy move dude. Not many folks are that humble

[Bassn Blvd]

_{Nice job, Mega.}