Been looking to pickup a few more reels since I cant get 200e's anymore and was looking at the lews BBZ reels. Just wondering if anyone has used them or the lews tourney speed spools and their opinions. Any input is appreciated.

i have two of the lew's tournament pros in 7:1 that i fished a lot this year...great reels, excellent performance and no issues. there are lots of similarities tothe abu garcia revos and it's pretty obvious they share a lot of the same DNA. i picked up a couple of the 3rd-generation revo STXs at the beginning of fall and found that i actually preferred the lew's to them. just a few weeks ago, i got my first BB1...they seem pretty nice but i won't have a chance to get them on the water until spring. i did email lew's about ordering carbon fiber handles for them and their service manager responded very quickly and i ordered three sets. he even gave me his direct phone number and even his cell number in case i needed to get ahold of him on weekends! i was very surprised when i took of the BB1's aluminum handle and weighed it...it was only 1.0 ounce, just 0.1 ounce heavier than the carbon fiber version of the 95mm handle (the 95mm handles on the abu skeet reese revos were 1.5 ounces). as far as not being to get 200E's anymore, just do what i did: order chronarch Es. with BTD's sale right now, it's even a better deal than the 200Es.

I got a Lews Tournament SS. I think its a great reel so far. I feel like Lews is making a good name for itself so I would not hesitate to buy any of their products.

What do you mean you cant get 200Es? Hello, Chronarch, or Curado on the bay? You havent looked hard enough have you?

Thanks guys..I really havent checked on ebay enough for 200e's..guess i will have to do that.

Be patient and keep your eye on our Flea Market. Curado 200E pop up all the time.

The price for NIB or "gently used" will range from $125-$150 delivered. I think you

should also consider the 50E. I have both and prefer the 50E just because I like the

smaller profile.

I have one 50e..have some xtra rods that i was trying to pair a reel on them. I have been so pleased with my curados and citicas its hard to choose something else. I know the new chronarch are the old curado 200e's. Guess i'll just have to keep looking on flea markets and ebay for them If I dont choose a Lew's.