Tell me what you think about Lew's baitcasters

**Bull Red** · #1 04-05-2012, 02:33 PM

I found this Lew's reel online that I'm thinking about buying. It's not a standard one from Lew's site. Here are the specs:

Lew's Tournament MG Speed Spool
Line Capacity: 12/150
Bearings: 9BB
Gear Ratio: 7.1:1
Weight: 8.4oz
Max Drag: 14lbs

The new Tournament MG Speed Spool reels incorporate every feature demanded by the serious crankbait aficionado. The MG stands for magnetic cast control, and this series has a great one with an external adjustment for dialing in just right to make those long, smooth casts with precise control.

Sounds just right for bay fishing to me. What do y'all think?

**whalerguy28** · #2 04-05-2012, 02:39 PM

I have two of them and if they hold up to heavy salt water use I will never buy another shimano again. Come to think about it the only shimano I will buy if any will be an old used one, every new shimano I have bought in the last two years has been trash, high dollar junk. But the Lews reels have a very smooth drag and throw a mile as of right now I will defiantely buy more!!!

**BiglakeMauler** · #3 04-05-2012, 03:04 PM

I use a calais and as long as they keep making them the way that they are made now i will not buy any other reel. Smoothest drag hands down and will free spool 30+ seconds out the box.

I've heard mixed reviews about the Lews. Some people love them and some people say that they dont hold up in the salt. I fished with the speed spool a handful of times and wasnt that impressed.

**Bull Red** · #4 04-05-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BiglakeMauler

I use a calais and as long as they keep making them the way that they are made now i will not buy any other reel. Smoothest drag hands down and will free spool 30+ seconds out the box.

I've heard mixed reviews about the Lews. Some people love them and some people say that they dont hold up in the salt. I fished with the speed spool a handful of times and wasnt that impressed.

I'm sure the Calais is great, but I can buy 3 Lews for the price of one Calais.

Corrossion resistance is a big concern of mine as well.

**Swampland** · #5 04-05-2012, 04:57 PM

I have three of the Lews Tournament Pro's. At 6.7 oz they are almost two ounces lighter than th Tournament MG and 50.00 less. As much as I try I can't make that reel backlash. Used mostly in salt and brackish water. Oldest one is 9 months old and shows no sign of wear.

**Wading Mark** · #6 04-05-2012, 05:06 PM

Awesome reels. I have 3 and they have been great. One of them is the original left-handed one made for public sale. I don't use my Chronarchs anymore.