Any opinions on the Lew's Tournament MG? I have the Tourney Pro and love it! Thinking of adding the MG to finish off my rod/reel collection...for now...

I have one and it serves me well when I use it. I have some bps fluoro in it but will probably convert it to my frog/jig reel shortly. You can get the BB1 for the same price on ebay if you were to buy this reel(the mg) in a retail outlet, just to have something different.

I have it in 5:4:1 for a cranking reel. It was my only Lews option at the time since I'm a lefty but if I had it to do over now I'd get the BB1. I received a BB1*** for xmas in 6:4:1 and it's just a better reel all together. I'd put it right up there with my tournament pro's just a hair under it.   You can get the new BB1 models all day for $129 shipped on ebay.

Turn off the centrifical breaks and just use the mag breaks ... I don't think you'll like it.

I don't like the mag breaks I'd look for another TP even if its used.

Get the BB1. You will be glad you did.

^^^ exactly!

I haven't used the bb but other than it having 6 breaks instead of 4 from the specks I'd rather have the TP

I never use the mag brakes on my TP's so it doesn't effect me but I guess that could play a part for some. I set 1 centrifugal brake on and call it a day. I'll set 2 on if I'm throwing a lighter bait or the wind picks up. Owning 2 TP's and a BB1 plus 2 tournaments and a tournament mg. let me say I'll definitely have another BB1 before this spring!

I like the shallower spool, carbon handle & lighter weight of the TP

I would like to try the 6pin breaking on the BB.

I highly suggest you try out the new BB1 models. You'll love them.

Guess ill be giving the bb1 a look-see...

Rip, i still have not got a BB1, it looks like it would be a good reel. What are advantages over the tourney pro that it has if any? They say that those reels cast a mile

I wouldn't say there's any advantage. As nice feature to some is the deeper V spool. It's just almost as good as the TP for $27 cheaper and yes it's a smooth caster for sure. If little things don't matter to you such as 1/2oz heaver,no mag brakes, and metal handle. Then I'd say you won't be disappointed when you get one.