Seen a Lews I actually like

[LgMouthGambler]

Came across a Lews Super Duty. Man it actually looks nice. I wonder how well they work? It seems to have some good reviews on TW. I didnt happen to see them listed on BTBBB.com. I wonder what Ron would sell them for if he got a hold of them. I might actually buy a Lews if I could find a good deal on one.

PS. Dont get the idea that there will be any conversion on my Shimano ways 

[Buzbait88]

The superduty looks pretty nice.  I haven't handled one yet, but I've got a few other lews reels and love them all.  Can't imagine the superduty wouldn't be awesome.

[bassmaster3541]

My lews Tournament Pro SMOKES my curado E in performance IMO

[West6550]

My lews Tournament Pro SMOKES my curado E in performance IMO

I think some people assume they are cheap because they are so light. (Lew's TP is 1oz lighter than the Chronarch 200e and at the same $199) Heck the TP also has 4 more bearings and a carbon fiber handle.. I like Lew's as they feel more solid than a other reels I've tried, owned, or borrowed. The only problem I am having with my Tournament Pro is I switch from a Speed Spool or a PQ and flick a cast.. lol the bait ZOOMS out lol and I have to realize it cast like a beast lol

Goodluck LMG with a Super Duty. I got my Tournament Pro (retail $199) from a eBay store shipped for $128 brand new in box.

[Pacific NW Ron]

West, that's one good price on the tournament pro.  I don't blame you for that.  You got lucky with your ebay purchase.  I know what items cost a dealer and what ebay fees are and when I continually see items sold at less than dealer cost I suspect somethings not right!!   I don't sell or buy on ebay.  To much stolen and misrepresented stuff sold on there.  Ron

[LgMouthGambler]

Im with you Ron, too much chance on the purchase from the unknown EBAY world.

[West6550]

West, that's one good price on the tournament pro.  I don't blame you for that.  You got lucky with your ebay purchase.  I know what items cost a dealer and what ebay fees are and when I continually see items sold at less than dealer cost I suspect somethings not right!!   I don't sell or buy on ebay.  To much stolen and misrepresented stuff sold on there.  Ron

I have bought a few reels from the same place now. It's a actual sporting goods store (smaller not huge company) that also sells products on eBay.. you for sure got to be careful though. I'm a government employee and gotta save cash where I can. Buying that reel off eBay was the difference in me owning it and buying a cheaper lower line reel. That company sells a reel and after it ends starts another right up. I watched two other TP's sell at $134 and $140 with free shipping. No clue how they sell them that cheap but they do on a continual basis.

Don't worry Ron your my Dobyns source one day when I get another! Not anytime soon though lol

[arkman]

I really like the Lews reels myself.

Even their "cheaper" ones are pretty sold reels imo.

[Canesfan]

 Just got to use my Tournament MG yesterday that I got from Ron a few days ago. Very impressed.  Smooth as silk and casts a mile.  Great price alo.  Lews Reels Rock! 

[bobsquatch13]

I have a couple Lew's reels now. A TPISH, tournament pro and a TLIH Team Lews (red) and have to tell you they cast as well as anything I have thrown, including the Daiwa Steez. Not saying they are as good as the Steez but as to castability they are both great! And again very light too.

[chadyp]

Lews=supertuned revo

Keep the shimano

[LgMouthGambler]

Lews=supertuned revo

Keep the shimano

I will always have my Shimanos, just was thinking for a pitching reel since I cant get a Shimano with mag brakes, and I like mags for that purpose.

[Gwamba]

I have 2 Super Duty reels and they are better than I expected...Smooth and solid.

The BB1 is simply amazing! Nothing on the planet will match it in that price point! 

[oldnslow50]

   Yes all the Lews models seem to be VERY solid all around! IMO! I own at least one of darn near every model and love them all! Yes I need help! lol! Yes the BB1s do cast a mile!
   I dont own the lazer model so I cant include that one , But they are the best reels Ive used!

[SenkoGuru]

 I now own a Team Lew's TL1H, a Lew's BB1 and 2 Lew's Tournament Pro. I bought the two Tournament Pro from Ebay, the same sporting goods store sold me both, I bought them for $132 and $136. It is VERY hard to buy them from other places when I can get them so cheap and brand new in box from Ebay with free shipping. I got the Team Lew as a gift from my wife and the BB1 from a store close by home and paid retail but after getting the two new in box for that price, I hate that my wife and I paid so much. I don't mind buying from Ebay for the price you can buy them, I've bought lot's of stuff from Ebay and only once did I get ripped off and it was covered by paypal and I was refunded the money. I bought a Rockford Fosgate Amp that was said to be new in box, when I got the amp it was used and fried.

  I also feel that my Lew's are leaps and bounds above my Curado's and the Shimano's are still in use but when I'm fishing I use the Lew's A LOT more. They just feel and fish much better and feel like a much better reel IMO.

[SenkoGuru]

Lews=supertuned revo

Keep the shimano

  HMMMFFFF....Then sir I must say something about Shimano Curado's

Curado E=um....hm....wait....I will think of something...oh yes........the curado E is a super tuned...........curado G so there.........


  Just trying to be funny didn't really mean anything by it     

[LgMouthGambler]

  HMMMFFFF....Then sir I must say something about Shimano Curado's

Curado E=um....hm....wait....I will think of something...oh yes........the curado E is a super tuned...........curado G so there.........


  Just trying to be funny didn't really mean anything buy it     

^this guy^ 

[oldnslow50]

I now own a Team Lew's TL1H, a Lew's BB1 and 2 Lew's Tournament Pro. I bought the two Tournament Pro from Ebay, the same sporting goods store sold me both, I bought them for $132 and $136. It is VERY hard to buy them from other places when I can get them so cheap and brand new in box from Ebay with free shipping. I got the Team Lew as a gift from my wife and the BB1 from a store close by home and paid retail but after getting the two new in box for that price, I hate that my wife and I paid so much. I don't mind buying from Ebay for the price you can buy them, I've bought lot's of stuff from Ebay and only once did I get ripped off and it was covered by paypal and I was refunded the money. I bought a Rockford Fosgate Amp that was said to be new in box, when I got the amp it was used and fried.

   

  I also feel that my Lew's are leaps and bounds above my Curado's and the Shimano's are still in use but when I'm fishing I use the Lew's A LOT more. They just feel and fish much better and feel like a much better reel IMO.

   Probably the same dealer I got most of mine from!  You couldnt believe the deals I got on ebay!

[78Staff]

I have several TP's, sold all my Chronarch E's once I tried the Lews.  Would love to get a Super Duty to go on my Rig/Punching Rod, but waiting to see if they are going to offer a LH version.  The SD looks very similar to the Tournament MG, other than brass gearing and one bb, so I may just go that route if no LH SD is in the works.  I need to call Rick at lews and find out...

But, my next purchase will be a BB1L for my 765CB Glass   

[Down4ttown]

The best lew's I have tried is the team lews speed spool (red). Looks great and is silky smooth. Love that bad ass!

[78Staff]

yeah the Team Lews is incredible...but only in RH for now. .

I asked lews about the Super Duty, should be available in LH early fall 2013...

[beast96z]

I was die hard Shimano for many years. Almost all Lew's and Revo now. I had no hard feelings letting the Shimano's go. Never had a problem, but I get better performance out of the Lew's.