Hey everyone,

    I received my Lew's Tournament Lite Speed Spool reel today from TW and I wanted to give an initial review in case anyone is interested in these.  

    First, it is super lite!  The box says 5.7 oz., but TW says 5.8 oz.  Second, it will cast a mile, very far!  The spool does free spool very well!  

    I got the 6.4 to 1 reel.  Put #15 Fluro on it and away she went.  I used a 5" weightless senko on it.  I fished the same place I had a bite on the same senko Wed.so, I felt good about my chances to catch something.  But, I ended up not catching anything.  I did not get too much fishing in with it today, just enough time to get some opinions of the reel initially.   I had it paired to a Powell Endurance 723C, for reference.  

    The reel feels really well built!  I have a family of Curado E's, (Shimano guy) Revo Rocket, and Castic 200SF and this feels very solid compared to all listed.  Especially for $179.99, plus I priced matched it on TW's Labor Day sale for 15% off and got it for $153.  

   She is closet to a 50E in size, I have a picture with the Rocket, 50E, and 200E7 for size reference below.  

   The reel is black, but has gold flake in it like that of the Curado E's.  It works for me.  The handle is a little smaller then I thought it would be, I am a tall person so, I was hoping for a little longer handle.  I will be upgrading to the Lew's carbon fiber handle.  

   This is my first Lew's reel and I doubt it will be my last.  I a lot of bang for the $$$.

  

See pictures below.

 

Thanks,

Wdy

Thanks for the write-up. I have always wanted a Lew's reel but I just can't get away from shimino but maybe one day. I have heard alot of great things of the years about Lew's just have never tried them.

 

Danny

Good to hear this news!! Sounds awesome

I hear you, Shimano has served me very well!  I do love my Curado's that is for sure!

 

But, I at the same price of a Curado I and almost 2 oz. lighter, Mmm.  I have not fished with an I, but definitely held and played with one.  Nice feeling reel!

 

I was able to use this reel again for another hour and it is a VERY quiet reel, on casting, retrieve.  Impressive!  So far, I am sold 100%!

 

Tight lines everyone!

Wdy

Wonder how the carbon frame will compare to CI4+ or Zaion. Not a huge Lews fan, but the silver Team Lite caught my eye.

Wdy, have you compared your new LFS reel to a non-LFS Lews?  I understand (from Lews) that the LFS reel frame is a bit smaller, but I haven't had an opportunity yet to compare.

JDJ,

    I had to look up LFS so, forgive me if I get this wrong.  But, my understanding is LFS is the new Lew's philosophy, Lighter, faster stronger.  With that assumption correct.  No I have not, this is my first Lew's reel, and first time using a Lew's reel.  Sam, on the board here has a Laser Lew's that I would like to use and compare to.  Plus, I have a couple more friends that have non- LFS Lew's that I should fish with soon.

    I will tell you this, I doubt the Tournament Lite will disappoint.  I have about 3 hours on the reel now and she is fully broken in.  I missed a MONSTER yesterday on the reel and for the 5 seconds I had her hooked up the reel held its' own fine.  The casting distance has started to increase and I finally caught a 2-1/2 lb. bass on her today.  

Sorry I could not answer the question you wanted answered.

 

Wdy

I found this review yesterday online.

 

 

http://www.***.com/lews-tournament-lite-speed-spool-casting-reel-review/

Can anyone tell me if they have thrown 1/4oz lures with the the Lew's Lite? If so how far will it cast and how does it compare in real life to the Shimano 50MG?  Thanks

Are you trying to compare the 2 reels?  I have not thrown a 1/4oz. lure on it, but I am sure it will!

 

Ice on the lakes still here in Richmond.

1/4 oz practice plug casts like a madd beast with a Team lite on my 6'6" rod.

I have the BB1HLZ and I have casted quite well with 3/16 stuff. It's amazing how it just doesn't want to backlash. It's a great reel for the price. And she'll stand up just fine to the monsters. Caught my first musky on her this past weekend in Minnesota. Amazing fish, amazing reel.