new baitcaster...

[M1dwestF1sh]

I have a few baitcatsers and they are all Abu Garcia. I've had no reason to try anything else since I love them so much but the last revo stx I bought I am disappointed in and one of my revo sx is starting to go so its time for a couple new reels. I was thinking just going with a couple sx as I like them so much but I've heard a lot about Lew's. If anybody has some input or expierence with lews reels I would love to hear it.

[Todd S.]

They've been good to me, I have 10 of them. 6 of the $100 speed spools and 4 of the tourney mg's ($129). I like the MG's more as bother the drag and spool tensioner click when adjusting, I've found that both systems work smoother when they have notches that click into place vs straight plate tension. I did have the coating on an MG thumb paddle start to peal, I called Lews, without asking for a receipt or proof of purchase they sent me replacement paddles no questions asked. I was pretty impressed with their genuine concern for my issue.

[Juan Grande]

I bought two Lew's Speed Spools this spring and love them. They cast farther than any of my Shimanos.

[Craigums]

Lew's Tournament Pro is one of the better reels I own. I also have a BB1 Pro which casts a mile

[M1dwestF1sh]

Thanks for the input guys! Sounds like I'm going to give them a try. I just have to pick a model or two that come in lefty.

[MN BassFisher]

I have all Shimano Baitcasters and one Pflueger Trion. The Trion for the money and the abuse that I've put it through has been a champ. I really like the Shimano's as they've always been good to me and given me my moneys worth. My old Tourney partner used a few Lew's baitcasting reels and liked them quite a bit.

[M1dwestF1sh]

I went with just a speed spool for the price I got on it I couldn't pass it up. I just got it today and now I am either going to put 20 pound flouro on it or 65 pound braid. The only thing that concerns me is if I put the braid on it for a flippin reel is the ten pound max drag. My revos have 20 and I have those pretty much tightend to their max.

[M1dwestF1sh]

Just thought I'd let everybody know what I got in case anybody else has the same question. I got a couple lews speed spools and put 20# AbrazX on it and loved them. I hate to say it but I could barely tell the difference between that and my revos for how well they performed. The only downside is the ten pound max drag but I didn't have any problems with that. Great reel and very smooth. If anybody's thinking of getting one do it!