Lews Speed Spools

[Russ757]

Do any of yall have experience with a Lews speed spool? I am talking about the regular black one. How do you like or dislike them? Are they durable? Friend was gunna sell me his new in box speed spool for $50 and i was wondering if it was worth it. I am looking to replace my Citica 200e because I am not happy with how it has held up to the salt even with routine cleaning. I am open to any other baitcasting reel suggestions in the $100-150 range as well.

Russ

[plugger]

Sorry , no help from me . Never heard of it . Good luck .

[FlatoutFishin]

I bought 2 of the Lews Pro Speed spools about 8 months ago...I use it as a back up to my Core100, and I've thrown it in the surf a few times. So far i have no issues with it. The thumb bar is looking a little corroded, but for the price I paid if it last a year I'd be happy. The other is still in the box. Caught some decent fish on it...it handled them well!

[Rollo]

I was led to believe they are 100% American,but those who I know who have fished with the cheaper ones arent impressed.When in FTU I was shopping them alongside Revo and Shimano,The clerk told me that they are made by Garcia.... I bought a core and havent looked back!

[shutout]

I have a Lews Speed Spool SB25SW . It has a great and smooth drag. I use it as my bait reel as I never have a problem with backlash. I have never been able to cast it far enough with lighter lures for it to be a reel that I like for arties. At $50 those would probably be a good buy if they are in good shape.

[Silver Wolf]

I have 2 diawa coastals. I clean them once to twice a year. Easier to tear apart than the shimano DVS 200. I have no problem with them. Mono on one, braid on the other. They are $140 at bass pro. If u go into tackle warehouse, you can down load the prices. I got mine for $126. Bass pro will match the competitors. I started at $116, and ended up with $126. Better than $140. Checked out the reviews, and what sold me was that they dunked it in the water, waited 3 months and cast it again. Review said it casted like it came out of the Box. I run mine under running water, then put 3-in-1 oil on the worm. I've had mine for 4 yrs and the other one 3yrs. Still casts good and catch fish. Hope this helps. Lord Bless.
robert

[Cuda340]

Have two Lews Speed Spools, the saltwater reels and used to cuss them up and down. Switched back to 12lb mono and they cast like they should. Talked to a guy that fishes the BASS tourneys and got some tips.

[aqua pimp]

Love them..... Been using one for over a year now and still going strong. Fixing to buy another.

AQUA PIMP