Recommend Me A Lews Baitcasting Reel 2025
xDirty reply :
So i went fishing with a friend who was nice enough to let me try out his rod and reel combo. The rod was great but what seriously impressed me was the reel he was using. It was a Lew's BB-1 Pro Series Speed Spool Casting Reel.
It cast smooth as butter, i even loved the sound it made when it cast and all it was using was mono. It was a big step up from my abu garcia black max.
Now im not quite sure if im willing to drop 214 for the Lew's BB-1 Pro Series Speed Spool Casting Reel but i was looking at the slightly cheaper options. I asked my friend if the less expensive versions of lews cast as well and he said yes.
Which left handed lews reel do you recommend for bass fishing, preferably 6.4.1 that wont break the bank ? maybe a budget of 150 or less ?
Jar11591 reply :
Tournament Pro Speed Spool. I believe you can find it for $149.99. Amazing reel, worth every penny.
desmobob reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 7:56 AM, Jar11591 said:Tournament Pro Speed Spool. I believe you can find it for $149.99. Amazing reel, worth every penny.
I whole-heartedly agree with this! ^
I just picked up another one (the old style; not the new "G" version) from Cabelas on sale for $119. I have four of them and really like them a lot.
Tight lines,
Bob
xDirty reply :
what do you guys think of this one
http://www.lews.com/casting-bb1.php ?
desmobob reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 8:02 AM, xDirty said:what do you guys think of this one
http://www.lews.com/casting-bb1.php ?
Check the big auction site... you can get a Tournament Pro for five dollars more.
Tight lines,
Bob
xDirty reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 8:05 AM, desmobob said:Check the big auction site... you can get a Tournament Pro for five dollars more.
Tight lines,
Bob
Are we talking about ebay ? sorry im still new around here
desmobob reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 8:05 AM, xDirty said:Are we talking about ebay ? sorry im still new around here
Yes sir.
Bob
long island basser reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 7:53 AM, xDirty said:So i went fishing with a friend who was nice enough to let me try out his rod and reel combo. The rod was great but what seriously impressed me was the reel he was using. It was a Lew's BB-1 Pro Series Speed Spool Casting Reel.
It cast smooth as butter, i even loved the sound it made when it cast and all it was using was mono. It was a big step up from my abu garcia black max.
Now im not quite sure if im willing to drop 214 for the Lew's BB-1 Pro Series Speed Spool Casting Reel but i was looking at the slightly cheaper options. I asked my friend if the less expensive versions of lews cast as well and he said yes.
Which left handed lews reel do you recommend for bass fishing, preferably 6.4.1 that wont break the bank ? maybe a budget of 150 or less ?
I have 3 different lews.
Tournament pro, bb1 , and tournament MB.
There all good reels, but my favorite is the MB which also happens to be the least expensive.
The tournament pro would be my second choice with the BB1 third.
Evan K reply :
I have the Speed Spool LFS and the Tournament MB. The LFS is fantastic, but the MB is a huge improvement. In taking them apart and cleaning them recently I was able to notice some differences in the innards, such as multiple stacked drag washers in the MB. I would definitely recommend it.
HoosierHawgs reply :
American legacy fishing did have all their Lew's on sale. Could get a a higher tier reel for the cost of the MSRP of the tier below it
xDirty reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 8:36 AM, Evan K said:I have the Speed Spool LFS and the Tournament MB. The LFS is fantastic, but the MB is a huge improvement. In taking them apart and cleaning them recently I was able to notice some differences in the innards, such as multiple stacked drag washers in the MB. I would definitely recommend it.
the problem i have with the Tournament MB is the gear ratio, they dont have 6.4.1 at all and they only have 6.8.1 in right hand version. I need a left handed version
Evan K reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 10:07 AM, xDirty said:the problem i have with the Tournament MB is the gear ratio, they dont have 6.4.1 at all and they only have 6.8.1 in right hand version. I need a left handed version
Yeah, I've just trained myself to use RH bait casters, since they're the most commonly available.
long island basser reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 10:07 AM, xDirty said:the problem i have with the Tournament MB is the gear ratio, they dont have 6.4.1 at all and they only have 6.8.1 in right hand version. I need a left handed version
I use all left hand retrieves.
The MB is 7.5:1 which is 31" ipt.
A 6.4 or 6.8:1 is 28" ipt.
Three inches per turn is nothing IMO. I use all higher speed reels, it's really not that much of a difference.
xDirty reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 10:51 AM, long island basser said:I use all left hand retrieves.
The MB is 7.5:1 which is 31" ipt.
A 6.4 or 6.8:1 is 28" ipt.
Three inches per turn is nothing IMO. I use all higher speed reels, it's really not that much of a difference.
Im doing research on each lews reel that i like, and im making a list with pricing and features but im gonna need help picking one that suits my needs. When i have my list ready,would it be okay to private message you ?
Robert Riley reply :
An old friend said "the biggest mistake Lew's ever made was making their lower level reels so good." It's a true statement, the regular speed spool is an awesome reel and comes in at a great price. The Tournament Pro is a great reel, and you can usually find it for a good price. Go check the Flea market forum here, there are frequently LH Lews reels.
clh121787 reply :
I've been fishing the 85 dollar lews speed spool for the last 4 years. It's held up longer than the veritas, I put it on (broke a guide somehow, probably bouncing around the bed or my jon boat). Its great for the price. Ive been wanting to get my hands on a high end lews. But I've come to be a very loyal to shimano. 3 chronarchs, 2 scorpions, 7 curados, and a core later. Ive had no buyers remorse.
PitchinJigz reply :
Curado I...that's Lew's right? 
Bluebasser86 reply :
I've also had a Speed Spool for 3-4 years and have been very happy with it. Only thing I didn't like was the handles but I swapped those out with a handle from BPS and it was fine. I use mine for fishing my bladed jigs in the 6.4:1 ratio.
mrpao reply :
The tournament MB is a great value for the money. I have two of them and they are as good as my higher priced Lews.
Is there a certain reason u need a 6.4:1 gear ratio? There is not much difference in that and a 6.8:1.
Robert Riley reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 2:28 PM, mrpao said:The tournament MB is a great value for the money. I have two of them and they are as good as my higher priced Lews.
Is there a certain reason u need a 6.4:1 gear ratio? There is not much difference in that and a 6.8:1.
The gear ratio is different, but the inches per turn is still the same. It's just because the spool is a different size.
long island basser reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 12:19 PM, xDirty said:Im doing research on each lews reel that i like, and im making a list with pricing and features but im gonna need help picking one that suits my needs. When i have my list ready,would it be okay to private message you ?
Absolutely, while not a professional, I'm always willing to help a fellow member.
You best bet is when your list is complete just post it here and you'll have many members willing to help with suggestions/opinions.
JTFisherofMen reply :
I learned how to use baitcasters with an original Lews bb1 from the 70's that my grandfather gave me. Since then I bought two more from the 70's era and used heavily for about 2-3 years. I keep them in a display case now. I now use the bb1 from 2012. I think I paid about 175ish and use two of the bb1 pro that I got for 200 a piece. You can't go wrong with any Lews products. Even those 70's era Lews compete with the new ones.
cottny27 reply :
I just ordered a LFS on Amazon for $79 and have heard nothing but good things about them. That would be a huge step up from a Black Max. I think I saw the Tournament MB on Amazon as low as $105.
Senko lover reply :
Look for a used Tournament MG speed spool.
WPCfishing reply :
I like the Tournament Pro, I have two of them.
There are deals available so do some searching.
I saw them somewhere for $119.00. That's a score.
hawgenvy reply :
I got the Lew's Team Pro Speed Spool Casting Reel when it went on sale for $100 off at TW, because the new magnesium one is coming out. Anyway, it's been Lew's top of the line, it's only $199.87, it weighs a mere 6.1 oz, comes in 6.4:1 and 7.1:1, and it's a gorgeous masculine looking reel that adjusts nicely, casts far, and is smooth as silk. So far it's been durable, quiet, rigid, and it's a pleasure to muscle in those bigguns with. And it feels nice in your palm. Mine is spooled with 20 lb. Seaguar Tatsu fluoro. Bird's nests are rare once you got it adjusted right. I think ya can't go wrong!
bootytrain reply :
Get the cheapest one with the ACB system (the external adjustable centrifugal brakes)
AndyNegus94 reply :
I have one of the new tournament pros in the 8:1 ratio and it's an awesome reel and casts a mile but I just can't seem to put down my Abu's.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 9:23 AM, HoosierHawgs said:American legacy fishing did have all their Lew's on sale. Could get a a higher tier reel for the cost of the MSRP of the tier below it
they have BB1 Pro left hand 7.1:1 high speed ratio reel for around $161 shipped.
http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/lew-s-bb1-pro-speed-spool-casting-reels.html
jignjake reply :
Lews Laser MG reel is only $80 and twice as nice as your Abu Garcia Black Max. I've owned mine for over 3 years and it's a workhorse of a reel. I have used it for all kinds of techniques before I bought 3 more Lews baitcasters. Also for $100 the Lews Speed Spool will be the closest thing to the BB1 your buddy was using while still being in your price range.
carlm01 reply :
All my reels are Lews on GLoomis rods I have the tournament pro ,the bb1 pro, Team lews lite and the LFS all are great reels 
PAGreg reply :
Tournament MB will be a great introduction to the Lews products. I use one for pitching. I am a huge Bb1 Pro fan. I own 3 now and will probably add another and a Tournament Pro G in the offseason.
WdyCrankbait reply :
Yes, I have the SS Tournament Lite with the ACB controls. AWESOME controls, totally external and exact. Much better then the Curado 200E 6-pin centrifugal braking system as a point of reference.
cottny27 reply :
WdyCrankbait, did you not have any luck selling that reel? Eventually I will get that model.
WdyCrankbait reply :
Nope, I still have it.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 12/23/2015 at 1:32 AM, WdyCrankbait said:Yes, I have the SS Tournament Lite with the ACB controls. AWESOME controls, totally external and exact. Much better then the Curado 200E 6-pin centrifugal braking system as a point of reference.
i also have a Tournament Lite , very lite and strong , and yes , the ACB braking system works flawlessly !!! gonna get another one soon !!!
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