They still have rods. Their eBay store has then for $99 shipped

 

Less direct with shipping.

Rod's here... Extremely well made. Excellent color and finish, Guides are sweet, Nice cork... This ones a crank bait rod, the taper is very different from any of my other rods.. I like it.

Fishing tomorrow. First cast will be with a Live Target Square Bill.

Rod's here... Extremely well made. Excellent color and finish, Guides are sweet, Nice cork... This ones a crank bait rod, the taper is very different from any of my other rods.. I like it.

Fishing tomorrow. First cast will be with a Live Target Square Bill.

Mine's coming tomorrow, 7'6" mhm.  My first deep cranker.

Rod's here... Extremely well made. Excellent color and finish, Guides are sweet, Nice cork... This ones a crank bait rod, the taper is very different from any of my other rods.. I like it.

Fishing tomorrow. First cast will be with a Live Target Square Bill.

 

I got mine today also, a medium light, fast action spinning rod and I am super happy as I got a remarkable deal. The rod is very light and seems well made, K-series guides and they line up perfectly and the finish is exceptional as there is no sloppy epoxy work. What really makes me happy is the blank itself, it feels very responsive with a nice crisp action, this was an absolute steal!!!!

Wow, thanks for posting this!...I just ordered the 7'3" XH.  Was looking for a budget 'beef' stick, looks like this will be a steal!

Wow, thanks for posting this!...I just ordered the 7'3" XH. Was looking for a budget 'beef' stick, looks like this will be a steal!

I got this Rod two weeks ago. Be ready, it is about as powerful as you can get. Beastly

I got mine today also, a medium light, fast action spinning rod and I am super happy as I got a remarkable deal. The rod is very light and seems well made, K-series guides and they line up perfectly and the finish is exceptional as there is no sloppy epoxy work. What really makes me happy is the blank itself, it feels very responsive with a nice crisp action, this was an absolute steal!!!!

 

 

The guides on my caster are super sweet too. The tip is so tiny.. very cool, and like you said they align perfectly. My custom speed stick is very nice but not like this Team Rod.

 

 

WPC thanks for posting this info, ordered 2 rods earlier 7'6" mh/m & 7' m/m !!

Thanks

Chad

WPC thanks for posting this info, ordered 2 rods earlier 7'6" mh/m & 7' m/m !!

Thanks

Chad

 

Good to hear Chad.. Quite the score... You're going to be thrilled like I was. How are you doing these days?

If I was looking for a new rod I would of definetly bought one. I almost did when I first saw this just cause it's such a deal. The only HM85 I have is the swimbait rod and I have had it since they came out. They are well made and rods and I jve had no complaints except originally because of how the trigger is on that model. Now I don't even notice it. I guess maybe the semi micro guides are kind of a complaint but they are not bad. I don't think I noticed anyone mention getting that rod but for $100 it's pretty hard to beat if you looking to throw baits up to 5oz I think it is. It makes a great small swimbait rod and is excellent for top hook baits as it can really drive home a hook. Sensitivity is great and that really helps when slow rolling a 68 ect.

If I was looking for a new rod I would of definetly bought one. I almost did when I first saw this just cause it's such a deal. The only HM85 I have is the swimbait rod and I have had it since they came out. They are well made and rods and I jve had no complaints except originally because of how the trigger is on that model. Now I don't even notice it. I guess maybe the semi micro guides are kind of a complaint but they are not bad. I don't think I noticed anyone mention getting that rod but for $100 it's pretty hard to beat if you looking to throw baits up to 5oz I think it is. It makes a great small swimbait rod and is excellent for top hook baits as it can really drive home a hook. Sensitivity is great and that really helps when slow rolling a 68 ect.

 

The American Legacy sale is the first time I saw these rods on sale for anywhere near $100, TW has them for $158.88 so if you got yours for $100 you did very well. I was wondering how that "palmer" reel seat was, the trigger is set back in order for all of your fingers to fit in front of it, I'm not sure if that would feel right for me.

The American Legacy sale is the first time I saw these rods on sale for anywhere near $100, TW has them for $158.88 so if you got yours for $100 you did very well. I was wondering how that "palmer" reel seat was, the trigger is set back in order for all of your fingers to fit in front of it, I'm not sure if that would feel right for me.

 

I don't own one but I am familiar. For certain applications it a winner. Its all about the feel you want from a particular rod reel combine. For swim baits or cranks it may just be what you're looking for. It looks quite comfortable. Check out the video's on youtube. I've seen them.. cool beans.

I'm heading out to a lake in about an hour. Guess which rod it getting used first! I'll post a review later tonight. Going to cast an array of cranks and a few spinner baits.

If I catch anything worth taking a picture of I'll post the pic.

Leave it to fedex to screw me again.....supposed to pick it up at the facility today...oops, turns out it wasn't shipped to the distribution center and even though the center is open, the place that was supposed to send it to the center isn't open until Tuesday.

FedEx, I continue to hate you

Mine was on the door step this afternoon. Really nice rod!

 

I'll drag a few lizards around tomorrow. 

Ya know guys...with the new rod builder introducing the custom series rods...(and the fact that the Lew's staff are completely in love with them) I'll bet the HM85's are going to be phased out. Wonder what's in store at the next iCast for the Team line? This could be your last chance to get these...keep that in mind if you're holding back reading this. Mine is the finest rod I've ever owned.

Ya know guys...with the new rod builder introducing the custom series rods...(and the fact that the Lew's staff are completely in love with them) I'll bet the HM85's are going to be phased out. Wonder what's in store at the next iCast for the Team line? This could be your last chance to get these...keep that in mind if you're holding back reading this. Mine is the finest rod I've ever owned.

which one did u get

I wouldn't be surprised if they are, the new customs are amazing.

I just got home from fishing. The team rod was outstanding. This is my first cranking specific rod.

What a difference it makes. Caught 5 bass 2.5# was the biggest. Hook set was almost all rod. Never lost a fish. I did miss one hit.. My fault!

I started with a square bill in a rocky area then moved to open water and threw a rattle trap.. Bam!

A great day with an awesome rod. I want more of them...

That sucks Grant..

I'm going to try my BB1 pro on it tomorrow.

I'll post a review of how each reel feels on the rod and the differences between them over all.

I just got home from fishing. The team rod was outstanding. This is my first cranking specific rod.

What a difference it makes. Caught 5 bass 2.5# was the biggest. Hook set was almost all rod. Never lost a fish. I did miss one hit.. My fault!

I started with a square bill in a rocky area then moved to open water and threw a rattle trap.. Bam!

A great day with an awesome rod. I want more of them...

That sucks Grant..

which model did u get ?

which model did u get ?

 

6'6" Med. Mod. 1/4-3/4  Crank bait rod. It's superb!  I have a Custom too, a Magnum One. Great Rod.

 

If ALF had a MHM for deeper diving cranks I'd buy it. Sold out...

Rob: mine is the one reviewed by wired.

6'10" MH fast

I am a shore guy, so I generally lean toward the most "all purpose" rig that I can. They stated that there wasn't anything that it couldn't do...and do well. I agree.

Ya know guys...with the new rod builder introducing the custom series rods...(and the fact that the Lew's staff are completely in love with them) I'll bet the HM85's are going to be phased out. Wonder what's in store at the next iCast for the Team line? This could be your last chance to get these...keep that in mind if you're holding back reading this. Mine is the finest rod I've ever owned.

 

I was under the impression the HM85 rod American Legacy is selling is the new version that was redesigned by the same team that developed the custom series, or am I wrong? I read somewhere that the HM85 is the flagship rod and it is going to remain so, but this new design is 2 years old and with TW having a sale on them as well as ALFC blowing them out, I'm guessing the line is either going away or being redesigned again for next season.

6'6" Med. Mod. 1/4-3/4  Crank bait rod. It's superb!  I have a Custom too, a Magnum One. Great Rod.

 

If ALF had a MHM for deeper diving cranks I'd buy it. Sold out...

 

Guess what? I just bought another one... 

 

Lew's Team Lews HM85 Million Graphite 7' M Crankbait Casting Rod 

Length: 7'0" | Line: 10lb-25lb | Lure: 3/8oz- 1 oz | Power: Medium | Action: Moderate | MPN: TLCC70MHM

 

I have to call ALF Monday to determine which rod they actually have.. Is it MM or MHM? Which do you recommend knowing I have the 6'6' MM 1/4-3/4?