Lew's Reels?

rrw4258 · 02-02-12, 11:02 PM

Just wondering if anybody has any experience with the newer Lew's reels? Specifically the tourament pro or the team lews? If you have used one or have an opinion on them, Let's here it.

Ryan

Tavery5 · 02-03-12, 12:14 AM

Ryan, I have three of the Tournament Pro's and a Speed Spool. I have been fishing them for almost a year now. They (TP) cast very well, and are smooth on the retrieve, I have had no problems with any of them. At one time I thought that I might replace my Abu's with them, but changed my mind after purchasing a Premier.

I find them to be a little better reel than the Carbonlite and PQ, but probably not enough to justify the difference in price.

rrw4258 · 02-03-12, 09:08 AM

Yeah after throwning it against a 2011 (gold) Carbonlite, I feel the TP is a little bit better in the casting department, and the only reason I bought it was becasue the gold Carbonlite's are no more. I tried the new JM Carbonlite but was unhappy with it. I suppose I could buy a PQ, then buy an aluminum gearset, aluminum crankshaft, and wormgear, but with all of that said, I may as well just buy a tourney pro for $179.

Ryan

Bender · 02-03-12, 03:02 PM

I have a Tournament Pro and used it a bit last year. I like it pretty well and have no complaints. It feels a bit bigger and stronger than my gold Carbonlite. I consider the Lew's a better all-around reel for most applications.

Is BPS discontinuing the gold Carbonlite? If so they are idiots, 4.8 out of 5 star rating and I really like mine.

bamabassman · 02-03-12, 08:23 PM

i recently got a lews speed reel from wally world. put it on my new rod i got for christmas. LOVE IT!!! 7:1.1 ratio. it's my worm,lizzard frog, jig combo. tried it out today, and it worked flawlessly. a great reel for $139.99 plus tax.

rrw4258 · 02-03-12, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bender

I have a Tournament Pro and used it a bit last year. I like it pretty well and have no complaints. It feels a bit bigger and stronger than my gold Carbonlite. I consider the Lew's a better all-around reel for most applications.

Is BPS discontinuing the gold Carbonlite? If so they are idiots, 4.8 out of 5 star rating and I really like mine.

Couldn't agree with you more. The gold Carbonlite was a huge success for them, and now they go and get rid of it. I will be all over ebay for a while now, buying all I can get.

Ryan

finessefishin · 02-06-12, 08:19 PM

I have a few old Lew's reels and I like them. I forget what model they are but they were around $100. They cast far and are smooth.

02-02-12, 11:02 PM	#1
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Lew's Reels? Just wondering if anybody has any experience with the newer Lew's reels? Specifically the tourament pro or the team lews? If you have used one or have an opinion on them, Let's here it. Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

02-03-12, 12:14 AM	#2
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	Ryan, I have three of the Tournament Pro's and a Speed Spool. I have been fishing them for almost a year now. They (TP) cast very well, and are smooth on the retrieve, I have had no problems with any of them. At one time I thought that I might replace my Abu's with them, but changed my mind after purchasing a Premier. I find them to be a little better reel than the Carbonlite and PQ, but probably not enough to justify the difference in price. __________________ They call me Ishmael

02-03-12, 09:08 AM	#3
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Yeah after throwning it against a 2011 (gold) Carbonlite, I feel the TP is a little bit better in the casting department, and the only reason I bought it was becasue the gold Carbonlite's are no more. I tried the new JM Carbonlite but was unhappy with it. I suppose I could buy a PQ, then buy an aluminum gearset, aluminum crankshaft, and wormgear, but with all of that said, I may as well just buy a tourney pro for $179. Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

02-03-12, 08:23 PM	#5
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i recently got a lews speed reel from wally world. put it on my new rod i got for christmas. LOVE IT!!! 7:1.1 ratio. it's my worm,lizzard frog, jig combo. tried it out today, and it worked flawlessly. a great reel for $139.99 plus tax. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

02-03-12, 03:02 PM	#4
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I have a Tournament Pro and used it a bit last year. I like it pretty well and have no complaints. It feels a bit bigger and stronger than my gold Carbonlite. I consider the Lew's a better all-around reel for most applications. Is BPS discontinuing the gold Carbonlite? If so they are idiots, 4.8 out of 5 star rating and I really like mine.

02-06-12, 08:19 PM	#7
finessefishin BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 49	I have a few old Lew's reels and I like them. I forget what model they are but they were around $100. They cast far and are smooth.

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