04-23-11, 06:19 PM | #1 |
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Lew's test drive
Got a chance to play with the new Speed Spool. Not the $150 model but the $90 one. Used a TFO 7' med/fast rod and a 3/8 oz chatterbait type bait. Definately worth checking out if you're in the market for a low profile reel for less than a ben franklin. One thing I noticed was that no thumb was needed to slow the spool down and the bait flew. No backlash. I also had a 7' St. Croix med/heavy/fast with a Curado (old model) 201 and a 3/8 oz jig/pig and I didn't come close to matching the distance.
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04-23-11, 06:59 PM | #2 |
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I have been using the Lews reels for about a month now. I have had an opportunity to use them on the water and land several keeper size fish in the 3 to 4 pound range. I am using the TP1H, it is very light at 6.7oz and casts as well or better than any of the other reels that I currently own. I have been very impressed with my initial use and if they show they have good durability, I will be switching from my long time favorite, Abu Garcia, to the new Lews speed spools. If you have not done so, do yourself a favor and check these out the next time your at your tackle shop.
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Thanks great to hear 3D, I've been eying up these reels for a while, and they're definitely on the list I reels I wanna get.
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04-24-11, 04:35 PM | #4 | |
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Dang it!!! You go it on my rod too. I too have been chomping at the bit to try a couple of the TP1H. Next pay checkI'll be hitting the order button for two of them. Gotta love OVERTIME pay!
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