Anyone had the opportunity to try one of these bad boys out yet? They look brand new from icast 2013, and there's no user reviews yet.

http://www.***.com/Lews_Tournament_HS_Spinning_Reel/descpage-TOHS.html

LC

Does look like a nice reel wish I would have noticed it when they were having their 15% labor day sale. I have a Tournament SS200 & SS100 that I like. Watch eBay that is where Lews sells their factory reconditioned ones for a good price.  http://stores.ebay.com/Sportsmans-Factory-Outlet?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

I think most would agree the more you spend the more the reels are refined.  I've never seen one of these reels, but based on personal experiences with a few inexpensive reels, I have been very pleasantly surprised, but not always.  Nothing to lose but a few bucks.

 

I tend to pay little attention to user reviews, many of my decisions are made from people I know that allow me to use their gear.  I do read reviews by a person that does complete breakdowns with pictures and field tests each reel, I haven't found anything more comprehensive.  These reviews however pertain more to the kind of fishing I primarily do.