Purchased my first Lew's reel today, a speed spool. Always been a Shimano guy but decided to give Lew's a try since I've heard a lot of good things about them. Gonna use it for crankbaits, I have a Denali Rosewood 7'11 crankbait rod ordered that will be in on Wednesday so looking forward to trying it out.

I purchased one recently and it has become my cranking reel of choice. For me backlashes and cranking were partners as I was always attempting to get extra distance on my casts.  This reel has all but eliminated that tendency and although the retrive speed is a little fast, I will take the trade off of slowing myself down over backlashing every day.    Sounds like it's going to be a great combo.  Enjoy

Looks like you have a great setup.  I have all Lew's reels and all Denali Rods.

I have an All-Star big crank - 7'10" with a 5.4:1 speed spool.  works like a dream...

Lews are the bomb ... even their lower end reals are smooth ... soon you will start to wonder what the higher ends reels are like . Before you know it you will have several.

I'm hearing a lot of good things about the Lews reels.  Who's their OEM?

I could be wrong, but I believe it's Doyo.

Not to high jack this thread but any else have trouble adjusting the spool tension on the speed spool? Mine either free falls or doesn't fall. I can't get a controlled fall

what model you get? the standard speed spool?

what model you get? the standard speed spool?

Yes, the standard

Yes, the standard

Cool, report back how you like it. I almost pulled the trigger on a BB1. Ended up sticking with what I already had. Seem to be some good work horses.

Lews is the best!!

I've got a speed spool on my cranking rod and another tournament speed spool for general use.  Very good value for the money.

I got my lews two weeks ago and what a world of difference. The smooth cast was worth the money.

I got my lews two weeks ago and what a world of difference. The smooth cast was worth the money.

 

Glad you are enjoying the reel Srome...

Ok I got my rod in today and man I love this setup! This may be my first Lew's reel but certainly not my last. Such a smooth operating reel. I've got it paired with a Denali Rosewood 7'11 Cranking rod MH mod. Amazing combo!

Can't beat the Lew's Speed Spool. All of my baitcasters are Speed Spools or Shimano Citicas.