Lews TP1 and Mach 1 Speed Spool

[Ik_47 0]

Have any of you guys used the Lew's TP1 Speed Stick and/or Lew's Mach 1 Speed Spool? I was thinking of getting these and pairing them up together to be one of my all-purpose workhorse rods. I would be getting the 7-foot MHF rod. Any feedback is welcome!

[CroakHunter 1,786]

I have 4 tp-1 rods. A 7'3 heavy and 3 7' mh. They are superb rods for 99 bucks. They do run a tad on the stiff side compared to my other rods, but I like that. Haven't had any issues with the rods at all. The winn grips are a plus but they do get dirty easy. Not a big deal to me

[FishDewd 230]

I agree on stiff, I have a medium-fast that is rated from 1/16-3/4 oz. I'd say more accurately that it's a 1/2-1 oz rod with best performance at 3/4 oz. I use it for drop shotting or as an actual inshore rod for redfish, etc, but not much else. I'm looking to get something for finessing cause I enjoy fishing lighter tackle. 

[moguy1973 435]

I have a TP-1 spinning rod and I like it a lot.  I have a 7’ medium one that I have been using for wacky rigs and tubes with braid and a leader.  It was between that rod and a Duckett ghost and the Lews just seemed to feel better in my hand. Plus it has microwave guides and the Winn grips. 

[Ik_47 0]

Alright thanks for the replies guys! Would you reccomend getting a medium or medium heavy for an all purpose rod and i plan on using alot of jigs, chatter baits, spinnerbaits etc...

[CroakHunter 1,786]

1 hour ago, Ik_47 said:

Alright thanks for the replies guys! Would you reccomend getting a medium or medium heavy for an all purpose rod and i plan on using alot of jigs, chatter baits, spinnerbaits etc...

How heavy of jigs, spinners, and chatterbait? Also what type of cover? And what line do you plan to use?

[Ik_47 0]

9 hours ago, CroakHunter said:

How heavy of jigs, spinners, and chatterbait? Also what type of cover? And what line do you plan to use?

Generally 3/8 ounce to 1/2 ounce. The cover is fairly light, just some sunken branches and i plan on using 30lb braid with a fluro leader

[CroakHunter 1,786]

6'10 or 7' medium heavy

I love pitching 3/8 and 1/2 ounce jigs with mine

[Ik_47 0]

Alright thanks!

[ratherbfishin1 218]

For the mach 1 it's a great reel for the money.  I don't personally have one but a friend of mine does and it's got centrifugal and magnetic braking i'm pretty sure and it casts far so it's a great real for the price from what i've seen.  Good luck! 

[Ik_47 0]

Would any of you guys say the rod is too stiff to cast, say 1/4 ounce lures like a light texas rig or crankbait? I've heard some people say it doesnt cast lighter lures well but what do you guys say?

[CroakHunter 1,786]

37 minutes ago, Ik_47 said:

Would any of you guys say the rod is too stiff to cast, say 1/4 ounce lures like a light texas rig or crankbait? I've heard some people say it doesnt cast lighter lures well but what do you guys say?

1/4 ounce weight plus plastic you're golden. 1/4 ounce crank you'll probably struggle. It's a great single hook rod, not a great treble hook bait rod

[Ik_47 0]

16 minutes ago, CroakHunter said:

1/4 ounce weight plus plastic you're golden. 1/4 ounce crank you'll probably struggle. It's a great single hook rod, not a great treble hook bait rod

thanks. I have a rod i think ill use for cranking so im ok with that

[Ik_47 0]

How well does the rod handle braid? Does it mess up the guides?

[CroakHunter 1,786]

2 minutes ago, Ik_47 said:

How well does the rod handle braid? Does it mess up the guides?

I run anywhere from 30-65lb braid on mine. And have caught some big fish. Never had a problem. 

All these were caught on using tp-1 rods

[Ik_47 0]

Thanks! Those are some toads!

[th365thli 97]

Hope I'm not too late but Bob Brown at lews specifically recommended the TP1 crank back model for chatterbaits. I was asking about a more expensive model initially and he told me to get the cheaper TP1 without question. In his words the perfect chatterbait rod. After using it for sometime I have to agree. Phenomenal rod, perfect in every way.

[Ik_47 0]

Thanks for the input! Maybe im misinterpreting this but wouldnt the bladed jig rod be better or as good since a chatterbait is a bladed jig?