Could I get away with throwing a 10XD with a BB1 in 5.1? I'm looking for a reel specifically from Lews that'll be a good fit for tossing 10XD's. I know they have the Super Duty in 6.4, but I'm really wanting something in the 5 range and I reel Lefty.

In left they dont have anything. I use the superduty. My favorite reel

They had a lefty BB1 5.1:1 in the beginning but i think it´s discontinued. I have one and yes, it can handle a 10XD just fine so if you manage to find one it´s a good option. I also have the Super Duty in 6.4:1 and it can handle that type of baits to but i do prefer the BB1. If i´m not mistaken lews also haves a 5 gear ratio lefty tournament MB but dont quote me on this one...

On 5/5/2017 at 9:07 AM, Jelvas said:

If i´m not mistaken lews also haves a 5 gear ratio lefty tournament MB but dont quote me on this one...

 

Yeah, you can quote me on this one... they do have a 5.6:1 Tournament MB.

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-LEWREEL.html?from=basres

 

 

 

Call Lews direct and ask them to query dealers for anyone that still has the (no longer in production) the 5.1 in left hand.  They made it for a time.  If you can't find one, a 6.4 will work but it will take more effort in the retrieve. The 5.6 MB is on the LFS frame and I would shy away from that size reel for a 10XD. 

Either go with the BB1 5:1 in LH or the Super Duty 6:1 in LH. I've got the BB1 and it works fine with 10XDs, going on year 2 or 3 with no issues. Lew's does have the multi-stop in 5:1 in LH. 

 

If you can wait until Sept, they are going to release a new edition of the BB1 Pro, if they release a LH 5:1 version, I'd check it out. If you are interested in a SuperDuty wide spool, send me a PM.