Hi guys,

I wanted to get your feedback if possible on the two reels mentioned.
Lew's Team Pro Speed Spool and Lew's BB2 Inshore.  I would use the reel for 95% of Freshwater fishing, but every now and then I would also use it for some inshore fishing.
In the freshwater department I was planning to use the reel for top water and swim baits. Freshwater I would be using it for spoons and bug tail jigs.

I have no idea how bad it really is to use a fresh water reel for salter water (of course I would clean rinse it with fresh water after the use and give it some oil).  I am planning to use the reel on a Shimano Expride 7'3 extra heavy.  I would assume that the Inshore reel is sturdier and has a tougher built.

What would you recommend?

Thank you.

Best,
Seb.

 

At what kind of usage does it make sense to go with an Inshore reel?

BB2 Inshore is a good reel, very well made. I'd go with that, its probably not up to the same quality as the Team Lews. The whole freshwater reels being used is apparently a big deal, I'm in Illinois so I have no knowledge of that. But the extra long-term durability seems more important than a rather minor increase in quality. 

I'd go with the BB2, I use one as my back up reel for muskie (It doesn't compare with the new Revo Toro Beast ).

BB2 Inshore is a good reel, very well made. I'd go with that, its probably not up to the same quality as the Team Lews. The whole freshwater reels being used is apparently a big deal, I'm in Illinois so I have no knowledge of that. But the extra long-term durability seems more important than a rather minor increase in quality. 

I'd go with the BB2, I use one as my back up reel for muskie (It doesn't compare with the new Revo Toro Beast ).

Thank you. Makes sense what you say.

Lets see what kind of buying fever I will get on BF.