Hey guys,
I've been looking into purchasing a Tournament Pro in 7.1:1 for a while here. Lately, I've been wondering if its even worth it over a normal SS? My 6.4:1 SS has been doing me great, it casts a mile and is just all around awesome for $100 (possibly lower with coupons). I'd like some input on the TP vs SS, strictly from a value side of things.
Thanks as always
Lews Users. Input Please.
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Trickerie
, Apr 11 2012 02:38 PM
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Trickerie
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Posted April 11 2012 - 02:38 PM
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Posted April 11 2012 - 02:47 PM
I just bought a Lews Tournament Speed Spool today and love it. I played with the regular Speed Spool any to me it was worth the extra money over the regular SS. The regular SS was nice but the Tournament was well worth the extra $50. I did look at the Tournament Pro and it was light weight but I couldn't see the extra $ between it and the Tournament.
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Posted April 11 2012 - 02:52 PM
Depends how much you have to spend to get the Tournament Pro. I got mine for $154 and it was definitely worth it. It is a lot more refined than the Speed Spool and much lighter. You can get by with the Speed Spool but if you can get the TP for a good price I'd go for it.
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Posted April 11 2012 - 04:05 PM
They are both good reels.
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Posted April 11 2012 - 04:43 PM
It is worth the extra $$$, both reels are very nice. But the Tournament PRO is quite a bit nicer and smoother and over all a better reel. You can't go wrong with either reel though.
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Posted April 11 2012 - 05:52 PM
I use the 5.4:1 Speed Spool for cranking and it's been trouble free so far.
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Posted April 11 2012 - 09:47 PM
yea idk about this one. i have mostly have the speed spools and theyve all been great! ive checked out the tourny pro and like it, its awesome but idk, its hard for me because theyre both great, smooth, strong, and nice reels. id say if you have the money, go for it if not then get the tournament ss and youll be just fine right in between.
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Posted April 11 2012 - 09:54 PM
I'm getting the Tournament MG
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Posted April 11 2012 - 09:57 PM
I'd at least buy the Tournament SS. they have the dual breaking (not the MG) like the Tournament pro does.
The SS is a great reel but I like the mechanical breaks more than the mag breaks.
The SS is a great reel but I like the mechanical breaks more than the mag breaks.
It’s always better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6
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Posted April 11 2012 - 09:59 PM
I'm getting the Tournament MG
The MG has a longer handle I really like!
It’s always better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6
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Posted April 12 2012 - 12:24 AM
I'd at least buy the Tournament SS. they have the dual breaking (not the MG) like the Tournament pro does.
The SS is a great reel but I like the mechanical breaks more than the mag breaks.
I'm actually quite the opposite. I prefer the mag breaks, oddly enough. I had a reel with mechanical breaks and got rid of it because I just didn't like how it felt.
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Posted April 12 2012 - 12:41 AM
I'm not sure, but I have 3 TP's and LOVE'em. I love them soooo much that I got rid of most of my Shimanos.
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Posted April 12 2012 - 12:52 AM
I'm actually quite the opposite. I prefer the mag breaks, oddly enough. I had a reel with mechanical breaks and got rid of it because I just didn't like how it felt.
What reel?
It’s always better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6
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Lunga Reservoir
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Posted April 12 2012 - 09:12 AM
I know!!The MG has a longer handle I really like!
There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind. ~Washington Irving
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Posted April 12 2012 - 09:34 AM
I have 4 Tournament SS reels.
Love em!!
Love em!!
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