Signature reels.

Sluggo · 03-25-06, 01:31 PM

I ordered a David Fritts BPS reel , because I just can't find the Lew Speed Spool anymore and I got to thinking. when a pro is asked to sit down and give his input for a piece of equipment with his name on it. It should be awesome eg. the Fritts reel. David Fritts used the old sped spool as I did for years and I'm sure he saw room for improvement. the old speed spool came in 4.3 ratio and on the old boxes it said it colud be "powered" up to 4.7 (21 inch) sure enough the lowest retrieve in the David Fritts reels is 4.7 the best retrieve for cranks I always thought. same would go for the Ricky Clunn reel. just think if a reel company asked us to design what we wanted. I know price indicates quality and both reels read very well on paper and these guys use them.

Rebbasser · 03-25-06, 03:47 PM

Sluggo, let us know how you like it. I'm a big fan of BPS Extreme reels, and if the Fritts model is as good as those which I'd bet it is I'll be interested in hearing your report.

Sluggo · 03-25-06, 04:00 PM

I'll do that Reb ! I'm a crankbait fisherman period and just can't see using a gear ratio over 4.7. for me I have had way too much success with the old speed spools and now I'm convinced the Fritts reel has gotta be as good or even better. I actually met David Fritts in 1994 at the St. Louis,MO boat show and what a GREAT GUY he is !

Rebbasser · 03-25-06, 04:28 PM

I'm throwing them on a 5.2:1 reel but have been debating digging out an old Ambassador 5000C for the lower gear ratio but don't want to use a round reel if I don't have to-I like my low profiles. The Fritts reel may be the way to go.

Sluggo · 03-25-06, 05:31 PM

you know Reb. when I think back to the year the speed spool was introduced it was a real break-thru reel the 1st proflie reel and a "lightning" 4.3 retrieve. a reel that truly truly had to be fished to be apreciated. the Fritts looks just like it has the same kinda profile if you want to call it that and it has the "U-Spool" design line peels off very quickly during a cast and does not bite into the line on the spool when you get a big bass on.

bass kicker · 03-25-06, 08:42 PM

how much does the reel cost

Sluggo · 03-25-06, 10:40 PM

the Fritts reel is 79.99 at BPS.

lizardsrule · 03-25-06, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebbasser

I'm throwing them on a 5.2:1 reel but have been debating digging out an old Ambassador 5000C for the lower gear ratio but don't want to use a round reel if I don't have to-I like my low profiles. The Fritts reel may be the way to go.

You could always buy a older Shimano B2005. or even a B20038

Lizards

pig n jig · 03-26-06, 07:00 AM

Lizards, are you baiting me ?I typed a 2 hour long post for this thread yesterday and where the hell it went once I sent it, I haven't a clue.

Maybe it was too large to post ?

Well to shorten it, Has anyone seen Fritts use his signature reel like Rick Clunn does during tournaments ?A friend of mine that fished the Bass tour with David Fritts told me, he said the reason he used the lews was because the anti reverse on the reels weren't instant like the newer reels that were being made.Fritts said that that little amount of back play before the reel locked in let him feel what his crankbait was doing better than the reels that had instant antireverse roller bearings.If this is true , why does his signature reel have a instant anti reverse roller bearing in it ?Kevin VanDam has a signature reel, you never see him using it.Denny Brauer had to push the Daiwa procaster 6+1 reel on his show, you seen advertisements and Denny used them while fishing on the show.I never seen him use them during a tournament, he has either the TD-X, or Millionaire reels .I suspect they are paying their bills just like Bill Dance does.I am not implying that they are a bad product , its just that the famous name is a marketing ploy for the companies to sell their product.

P N J

JB · 03-26-06, 08:40 AM

pnj,
I always write a long post on my notebook (START<PROGRAMS>ACCESSORIES>NOTEPAD) or use WORD, then ccp it to any forum sites...most forums tend to loose post everynow and then.

I noticed the same thing about fritz...10 years ago when he made it big with his deep crankin poes at the classic, was the first time I was exposed to Lews reels and his explanation of why he chooses them...
why they make their own adjustments to that reel is beyond me..politics huh

lizardsrule · 03-26-06, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pig n jig

Lizards, are you baiting me ?

P N J

No need, I know you're always there rotfl

I type what I like, you type what you like, sometimes we just don't agree

But that's what's so good about two people having a mind of their own

. If two people thought alike, there is no need for one of them

Lizards

zooker · 03-26-06, 10:19 AM

actually got a lews bb3 recently for $56 not the bb1 but what ever..

zooker

bassnman30 · 03-26-06, 01:46 PM

The origional Fritts' reel has an Anti-Reverse dog (a few years ago). The new Fritts reels have a positive anti-reverse. I prefer the old Lews (the BB1 and the BB1N). They "click" back when you reeling. The new ones don't, they are positive anti-reverse.The new Fritts reels also come in styles up to 6:1 retrieve. Too fast for crankbaits.

1FASTLASER · 03-28-06, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pig n jig

Lizards, are you baiting me ?I typed a 2 hour long post for this thread yesterday and where the hell it went once I sent it, I haven't a clue.

Maybe it was too large to post ?

Well to shorten it, Has anyone seen Fritts use his signature reel like Rick Clunn does during tournaments ?A friend of mine that fished the Bass tour with David Fritts told me, he said the reason he used the lews was because the anti reverse on the reels weren't instant like the newer reels that were being made.Fritts said that that little amount of back play before the reel locked in let him feel what his crankbait was doing better than the reels that had instant antireverse roller bearings.If this is true , why does his signature reel have a instant anti reverse roller bearing in it ?Kevin VanDam has a signature reel, you never see him using it.Denny Brauer had to push the Daiwa procaster 6+1 reel on his show, you seen advertisements and Denny used them while fishing on the show.I never seen him use them during a tournament, he has either the TD-X, or Millionaire reels .I suspect they are paying their bills just like Bill Dance does.I am not implying that they are a bad product , its just that the famous name is a marketing ploy for the companies to sell their product.

P N J

Bingo for PNJ WE HAVE A WINNER. Now you know why I use the old noisy no anti reverse original lew's BB1N reels. They just plain outish ANY other reel that you are using a crank on. I have out fished good fisherman cause I was using that old nopisy slow reel.

bass kicker · 03-28-06, 08:57 PM

i was thinking about getting the rick clunn signiture series lure is it any good

03-25-06, 01:31 PM	#1
Sluggo BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: wildwood,missouri Posts: 53	Signature reels. I ordered a David Fritts BPS reel , because I just can't find the Lew Speed Spool anymore and I got to thinking. when a pro is asked to sit down and give his input for a piece of equipment with his name on it. It should be awesome eg. the Fritts reel. David Fritts used the old sped spool as I did for years and I'm sure he saw room for improvement. the old speed spool came in 4.3 ratio and on the old boxes it said it colud be "powered" up to 4.7 (21 inch) sure enough the lowest retrieve in the David Fritts reels is 4.7 the best retrieve for cranks I always thought. same would go for the Ricky Clunn reel. just think if a reel company asked us to design what we wanted. I know price indicates quality and both reels read very well on paper and these guys use them.

03-25-06, 03:47 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Sluggo, let us know how you like it. I'm a big fan of BPS Extreme reels, and if the Fritts model is as good as those which I'd bet it is I'll be interested in hearing your report. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-25-06, 04:28 PM	#4
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I'm throwing them on a 5.2:1 reel but have been debating digging out an old Ambassador 5000C for the lower gear ratio but don't want to use a round reel if I don't have to-I like my low profiles. The Fritts reel may be the way to go. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-25-06, 08:42 PM	#6
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	how much does the reel cost __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

03-26-06, 10:19 AM	#12
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	actually got a lews bb3 recently for $56 not the bb1 but what ever.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

03-25-06, 04:00 PM	#3
Sluggo BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: wildwood,missouri Posts: 53	I'll do that Reb ! I'm a crankbait fisherman period and just can't see using a gear ratio over 4.7. for me I have had way too much success with the old speed spools and now I'm convinced the Fritts reel has gotta be as good or even better. I actually met David Fritts in 1994 at the St. Louis,MO boat show and what a GREAT GUY he is !

03-25-06, 05:31 PM	#5
Sluggo BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: wildwood,missouri Posts: 53	you know Reb. when I think back to the year the speed spool was introduced it was a real break-thru reel the 1st proflie reel and a "lightning" 4.3 retrieve. a reel that truly truly had to be fished to be apreciated. the Fritts looks just like it has the same kinda profile if you want to call it that and it has the "U-Spool" design line peels off very quickly during a cast and does not bite into the line on the spool when you get a big bass on.

03-25-06, 10:40 PM	#7
Sluggo BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: wildwood,missouri Posts: 53	the Fritts reel is 79.99 at BPS.

03-26-06, 07:00 AM	#9
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Lizards, are you baiting me ?I typed a 2 hour long post for this thread yesterday and where the hell it went once I sent it, I haven't a clue. Maybe it was too large to post ? Well to shorten it, Has anyone seen Fritts use his signature reel like Rick Clunn does during tournaments ?A friend of mine that fished the Bass tour with David Fritts told me, he said the reason he used the lews was because the anti reverse on the reels weren't instant like the newer reels that were being made.Fritts said that that little amount of back play before the reel locked in let him feel what his crankbait was doing better than the reels that had instant antireverse roller bearings.If this is true , why does his signature reel have a instant anti reverse roller bearing in it ?Kevin VanDam has a signature reel, you never see him using it.Denny Brauer had to push the Daiwa procaster 6+1 reel on his show, you seen advertisements and Denny used them while fishing on the show.I never seen him use them during a tournament, he has either the TD-X, or Millionaire reels .I suspect they are paying their bills just like Bill Dance does.I am not implying that they are a bad product , its just that the famous name is a marketing ploy for the companies to sell their product. P N J

03-26-06, 08:40 AM	#10
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	pnj, I always write a long post on my notebook (START<PROGRAMS>ACCESSORIES>NOTEPAD) or use WORD, then ccp it to any forum sites...most forums tend to loose post everynow and then. I noticed the same thing about fritz...10 years ago when he made it big with his deep crankin poes at the classic, was the first time I was exposed to Lews reels and his explanation of why he chooses them... why they make their own adjustments to that reel is beyond me..politics huh

03-26-06, 01:46 PM	#13
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	The origional Fritts' reel has an Anti-Reverse dog (a few years ago). The new Fritts reels have a positive anti-reverse. I prefer the old Lews (the BB1 and the BB1N). They "click" back when you reeling. The new ones don't, they are positive anti-reverse.The new Fritts reels also come in styles up to 6:1 retrieve. Too fast for crankbaits. __________________ Lexington,NC.

03-28-06, 08:57 PM	#15
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	i was thinking about getting the rick clunn signiture series lure is it any good __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

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