Lew's Mach I Speed Spool review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Lew's
Material	Stainless Steel
Hand Orientation	Right Hand
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Item Weight	0.65 Pounds
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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Lew's Mach 1 speed spool: Baitcast reel features a 1-piece lightweight SLP graphite frame and side plates with 3 drain ports
Zero reverse: Reel features premium 8 bearing system with stainless steel double shielded bearings and zero reverse 1-way clutch
Speed gears: Baitcasting reel features high strength solid brass speed gears, cut on precision Hamai CNC gear hobbing machines
Multi-setting brake (MSB): Externally-adjustable dual cast control system utilizing both an external click-dial for setting the magnetic brake, plus 4 individually disengage-able disk-mounted internal brake shoes that operate on centrifugal force
Baitcasting reel: Reel features a machined, double anodized aluminum, 32 millimeter deep spool, a double anodized, aluminum drag star with an audible click and a durable Rulon drag system which provides up to 15 pounds of drag power
Fishing reel: The Baitcast reel includes a 95 millimeter bowed, anodized, bowed aluminum handle with LEW'S Combat Grip paddles, a double anodized, aluminum spool tension cap with an audible click and a Combat Grip thumb bar
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From the manufacturer

Lew’s Fishing Mach 1 Speed Spool SLP Series


Zero Reverse Premium 8 bearing system with stainless steel double shielded bearings and Zero Reverse one-way clutch.	Speed Gears High strength solid brass Speed Gears, cut on precision Hamai CNC gear hobbing machines.	Multi-Setting Brake (MSB) Externally-adjustable Multi-Setting Brake (MSB) dual cast control system utilizing both an external click-dial for setting the magnetic brake, plus 4 individually dis-engageable disk-mounted internal brake shoes that operate on centrifugal force.



Model Number	MH1SHA	MH1SHLA
Left-Hand Retrieve		✓
Bearings	7+1	7+1
Weight in Ounces	7.3	7.3
Line Capacity (Yards/Lbs.)	140/12	140/12
Gear Ratio	7.5:1	7.5:1
Recovery per Turn	30”	30”

About Lew's

Since 1949, professional and amateur anglers alike have trusted Lew's to deliver on the promise of Lighter, Faster, Stronger products. The original developer of the teardrop reel and bamboo rod, Lew's has been innovating for decades and continues to set the standard for dependable fishing gear. Lew's reels, rods, combos, and accessories are designed for peak performance and durability. Feel the Difference.

product description

The Mach I Speed Spool® features a premium 8 bearing system with double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings and a Zero Reverse one way clutch bearing for smooth operation. Lightweight one-piece graphite frame and sideplates. The innovative MSB (Multi-Setting Brake) system features both an externally adjustable magnetic cast control and internally adjustable centrifugal brakes for superior cast control. Smooth Rulon drag system provides up to 15 lbs. of drag power.

product details

Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 5, 2019
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Lew's
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QHPGX95

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This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Questions about Lew's Mach I Speed Spool

Why do I not see the rod if this is a combo?

Answer: It’s a combo. I have this rod and reel

Why do some of the selections say 30” and 27” and others have the rod listed in feet

Answer: The 30” and 27” are retrieve rates for the reels. Not rod lengths.

Answer: It stands for the inches the reel rotates per 1 rotation

Answer: Don’t know, mine is 7’

is this Lew's prone to backlash aka birds nests?

Answer: Not if you adjust the magnets right. It is very smooth and casts very far. However, it will backlash if not adjusted for lure weight. Great reel.

Answer: I use this reel for over a year now and had no problems with backlashes unless you have your settings wrong

What is the lure weight

Answer: I'm an average caster. Its dependent on the rod power and action as well as lure type. I use mine on a 7' MH power fast action and can cast 1/4 to 5/16 oz jigs easily. In a head wind, with a big bodied crankbait, i would probably not go below 3/8 oz.

Answer: I usually fish with this reel about 20-30 grams I don’t know how much that is in ounces...

Is it saltwater safe?

Answer: I haven’t tried it, but I don’t think so....

Are the handles comfortable on this reel?

Answer: Very Comfortable. One of the best reels ive used.

Why is the left hand reel so much more expensive?

Answer: Not sure deff good reel

What is the number of ball bearings pictures says 10 ball bearing but in the description it says it's only 8 ball bearings which one is it

Answer: On the side of the reel it says 8.

Answer: 7+1 so 8 it is a very good reel

what size reel do i use for bass fishing?

Answer: This is a great reel for bass fishing.

Answer: Depends on what you are fishing for

What is the difference with the Walmart brand version of this reel?

Answer: I have no way to compare the Walmart brand to the one I purchased on Amazon. I've never bought a reel from Walmart. I do know the one bought from Amazon works great.

Answer: Walmart has the lower end versions of Lews called the Xfinity series I believe they are called. They are not the same outside of the color scheme. The Mach I I believe is a bit pricer and has nicer features. I would check the Lews site for the differences (ball bearings, etc). I have the Mach I and I’ve tried the Xfinity baitcaster combo and it’s not as smooth as the Mach I. It’s closer to the American Hero series they put out. Good and will work but lacking a bit on performance. Really the only difference. Both will catch bass.

Where is the reel manufactured?

Answer: China

Is this a combo? Nothing in the ad about a rod but all reviews seem to discuss the combo.

Answer: It is the reel only. I have several of the rods pictured and they are worth the price

Answer: Not a combo

Answer: Mine was just the reel.

Answer: Mine is only the reel, left hand retrieve

Answer: Reel only

How much string does it hold?

Answer: 140yd/12lb

what are thereel specs

Answer: 7:1.1

Product reviews of Lew's Mach I Speed Spool

Chad Nuttall : Great deal!

Great deal, so I bought two.
Best price I found for this reel and it came quickly.

Keith : Nice reel

I've only fished with this reel once so far and really like it. It casts a mile and super nice retrieve. Used it for topwater bass paired up with a Dukket Ghost rod. Looking forward to using it a lot more next spring.

Amazon Customer : Cool casting reel !!!

Love my new casting reel , match well with my fishing rod !!!! Thank you .

Theodore Brook : Nice,smooth reel.

Love this reel. Very smooth even has an aluminum star drag. Very well built.

Art : Nice real, good value.

This real is smooth and feels very sturdy. Only issue I have is getting a little bit more familiar with casting for distance, try to avoid bird nest. Good value for this price overall I am very pleased with this purchase.

Stewart : Cheap junk!!!

I learned that the drag was broke on it after I’d already spooled it with line and went out on the lake, missed 3 big bass due to this low end cheap made reel! Don’t buy it!

Laura McCoy : broke after 2 fish

Caught 2 small fish with it then it quit reeling line in with the slightest resistance pulling on it. ITS NOT THE DRAG SETTING

Brenda : Great value

Shipped fast, happy with my order.

Chad Nuttall : Great deal!

Great deal, so I bought two.
Best price I found for this reel and it came quickly.

eric b. : Not comfortable

This reel is a waste of money the thumb bar is uncomfortable the star drag hits your finger when you reel and the brakes are basically non existent would not recommend

Brenda : Great value

Shipped fast, happy with my order.

Greenbay fan : Awesome.

Works amazing. Highly recommend.

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Lew's Mach I Speed Spool review and price compare 2025

Product overview

product features

From the manufacturer

Lew’s Fishing Mach 1 Speed Spool SLP Series

Zero Reverse

Speed Gears

Multi-Setting Brake (MSB)

About Lew's

product description

product details

important information

Important information

Legal Disclaimer

Questions about Lew's Mach I Speed Spool

Why do I not see the rod if this is a combo?

Why do some of the selections say 30” and 27” and others have the rod listed in feet

is this Lew's prone to backlash aka birds nests?

What is the lure weight

Is it saltwater safe?

Are the handles comfortable on this reel?

Why is the left hand reel so much more expensive?

What is the number of ball bearings pictures says 10 ball bearing but in the description it says it's only 8 ball bearings which one is it

what size reel do i use for bass fishing?

What is the difference with the Walmart brand version of this reel?

Where is the reel manufactured?

Is this a combo? Nothing in the ad about a rod but all reviews seem to discuss the combo.

How much string does it hold?

what are thereel specs

Product reviews of Lew's Mach I Speed Spool