Best Lews Baitcaster For Around $150? 2025

Skever reply :

I have been looking at tons of bait casters daiwa, shimano, Abu Garcia, pflueger, etc. and have narrowed it down to Lews. I am looking for a good speed reel (6.2:1-6.6:1) to use for as many baits as possible since I am a hs student with not much cash. I was looking at the Speed Spool LFS and was wondering if the higher end Lews are a better buy. Trying to keep price <$150. Things I'm focusing on are smoothness, casting distance, and construction/durability since this will be probably my broad range "everything else" reel.

rippin-lips reply :

I have no experience with any of their offerings in the past 2 years. Their tournament pro model is a fantastic reel. Retail was $200 but it can be found online much cheaper these days. Seems like they still offer all the same reels except they added LITE and LFS to the names.

k3bass reply :

You can find the tournament pro for 150. It would be hard to find a better reel at that price.

hatrix reply :

I would also think a TP is the way to go.

Northern Strain reply :

Get the TP, I have one and really like it. You can find them on sale for around $150, espescially this week when places are having 4th of July sales.

smalljaw67 reply :

ALFC has the TP for $139.99 right now, no better reel in the Lews line up for that price.

Maggiesmaster reply :

I bought a new Tournament Pro for $144 (including shipping) from Sheltons Clothing on ebay. Delivery was in two days. Works great. I think it's the best reel for the money.

new2BC4bass reply :

On 7/4/2015 at 7:04 PM, smalljaw67 said:
ALFC has the TP for $139.99 right now, no better reel in the Lews line up for that price.

Wow. Nice deal. I don't get to use my Tournament Pro much as my middle grandson grabbed it for his own use whenever we go fishing together. No experience with other Lews models, but the TP is one fine reel. At $140 I have to think it would be your best bet. In case you don't know what ALFC stands for, it is American Legacy Fishing Company.

EDIT: At that price I am tempted to buy another one for my own use, but have a few other reels I'd like to get first.

Skever reply :

Thanks for all the replies! I will definitely have take a look at the TP especially at that price.

chelboed reply :

TP is my recommendation as well. I found a Team Red and Team Pro for $150 each...but that kind of deal doesn't happen often.

That said...they are all the same reel barring cosmetic and slight weight differences.

k3bass reply :

On 7/4/2015 at 11:16 PM, chelboed said:

TP is my recommendation as well. I found a Team Red and Team Pro for $150 each...but that kind of deal doesn't happen often.

That said...they are all the same reel barring cosmetic and slight weight differences.

I'm so sick of people saying all lews and abu and pflueger and bass pro reels are all the same.

chelboed reply :

(Double post)

chelboed reply :

On 7/4/2015 at 11:21 PM, k3bass said:
I'm so sick of people saying all lews and abu and pflueger and bass pro reels are all the same.

I didn't say that, sick person. I'm saying the team pro team red and Team Gold are the same as the Tournament Pro barring weight and cosmetics. That is fact.

Same duralumin main gear, crank shaft, and worm, same 11 bearings, same carbon handle (different knobs), same aluminum frame (pro is lighter), same spool.

Different finish, different side plate materials, different knobs.

My statement has nothing to do with the other Doyo made reels.

k3bass reply :

On 7/4/2015 at 11:39 PM, chelboed said:

I didn't say that, sick person. I'm saying the team pro team red and Team Gold are the same as the Tournament Pro barring weight and cosmetics. That is fact.

Same duralumin main gear, crank shaft, and worm, same 11 bearings, same carbon handle (different knobs), same aluminum frame (pro is lighter), same spool.

Different finish, different side plate materials, different knobs.

My statement has nothing to do with the other Doyo made reels.

Oh my mistake. I agree that those team reels are the same.

It's still irritating though that in every thread about lews reels someone always says they are all the same.

The Fisher reply :

Just bought my second Lews tournament lite speed spool for $139 on line. Free shipping and no tax. This reel is light and casts a mile with 10# invizix.

sofarfrome reply :

Here is a very nice reel that you can get for about $170 on ebay. Frankly, over the years I have found many great reels for about 30% less than retail on ebay. New and free shipping. I am a big Lew's fan. IMHO dollar for dollar they are as good as you can get.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lews-BB2-Pro-Speed-Spool-7-1-1-Bait-Casting-Reel-PS2SHZ-/131481265733?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9ce4e645

microotter reply :

How do the Lew's throw light lures? 1/8-1/4?

chelboed reply :

On 7/4/2015 at 11:45 PM, k3bass said:

Oh my mistake. I agree that those team reels are the same.

It's still irritating though that in every thread about lews reels someone always says they are all the same.

I feel ya...but I don't feel that way. They are deFinitely different than other Doyo productions...they just have similarities within the company.

Schuyler co reply :

On 7/5/2015 at 1:10 AM, microotter said:
How do the Lew's throw light lures? 1/8-1/4?

I throw 1/4 jigs on my TP most of the time, zero complaints

BigBassLoveSenkos reply :

Get the TP.

I have 3 TP's, 2 Team Lites, 2 Team Pros, and a BB1, and the TP outperforms them all. Spool it with Sunline Sniper 12# and you just might hit the other side of the lake on your next cast

chelboed reply :

On 7/5/2015 at 12:56 AM, sofarfrome said:

Here is a very nice reel that you can get for about $170 on ebay. Frankly, over the years I have found many great reels for about 30% less than retail on ebay. New and free shipping. I am a big Lew's fan. IMHO dollar for dollar they are as good as you can get.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lews-BB2-Pro-Speed-Spool-7-1-1-Bait-Casting-Reel-PS2SHZ-/131481265733?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9ce4e645

That's in a totally different class than the TP though. BB2 vs Tournament Pro is like someone asking if they should buy another pickup and you recommending a van. Both haul lots of stuff...but way different types of stuff.

iceintheveins reply :

Lew's Tournament MB, or the Lew's Super Duty Speed Spool.

BASSPATROL247 reply :

On 7/4/2015 at 11:21 PM, k3bass said:
I'm so sick of people saying all lews and abu and pflueger and bass pro reels are all the same.

If you look at their guts they are all very similar..very.

long island basser reply :

I have a TP and a BB1 , they are both very nice.

I've heard good things on the MB, which is less expensive.

ChrisD46 reply :

On 7/5/2015 at 12:29 AM, The Fisher said:
Just bought my second Lews tournament lite speed spool for $139 on line. Free shipping and no tax. This reel is light and casts a mile with 10# invizix.

^^This^^ - I believe just as nice as the TP but lighter !

WdyCrankbait reply :

yeah, I have a Tournament Lite and it is great. The casting controls are outstanding. I think it is the same as the BB1 Pro. It really does allow for super long casts.

I've caught a couple of 4 pounders on it and no problem.

Bassfink86 reply :

Tournament MB or Tournament Pro, I have two MB's and one TP and I love both of them, cant go wrong with Lew's, I have 7 B/C reels and 6 of them are Lew's

largemouth01 reply :

Wow a lot of TP people! i picked up the lews tournament MB a few days ago and it is the bomb, retail 140 but ive seen on sale 120. Lews is a great company and you really cant go wrong best of luck and god bless.

Kyle46N reply :

I have three Tournament Pro's, but bought a BB1 Pro around Christmas to compare it to the TP's. Even though it's really nice, from now on I would buy the TP over the BB1 Pro.

tappinbass reply :

The MB is an amazing real. Incredibly smooth and can cast a really light lure a mile. Got mine for 139 I believe. After getting it and comparing it to all my other bait casting reels, I don't think I will ever buy anything else. It is very easy to dial in and adjust to any lure. You can not backlash this baby if you try! Great value for the money.

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