I've never fished a Lew's rod, but I'm highly interested in the Custom Plus Topwater rod (LCPTWS) 6'8 ML/F (1/8-1/2) as my popper rod.

I read one post where they though the ML felt more like a Medium power rod. In my mind, a ML/F should have a soft tip, but gets to the backbone in the upper 1/3 of the rod, and a M/F a little stiffer tip and gets to the backbone a little higher up. I really like the Daiwa Tatula 6'9 ML/MF power and action, but dislike the handle length.

 

Any opinions on the Lew's power/action ratings compared to say, a Daiwa Tatula?

In my opinion, at least with Lews TP 1 and Custom Lite models is that they are a bit a stouter than what I would expect from their listed ratings.  

 

I own a Tatula Heavy, and to me it feels like what a heavy should be.  I own a Tatula Med, Heavy and I'd say it feels about right if not on the slightly, slightly a stouter end of a medium heavy.

6 minutes ago, LionHeart said:

In my opinion, at least with Lews TP 1 and Custom Lite models is that they are a bit a stouter than what I would expect from their listed ratings.  

 

I own a Tatula Heavy, and to me it feels like what a heavy should be.  I own a Tatula Med, Heavy and I'd say it feels about right if not on the slightly, slightly a stouter end of a medium heavy.

Thanks - I'll probably end up getting the Lew's custom plus speed stick because of the short handle. It's rated for 1/8-1/2 oz lures, which is a pretty large range, but I'll be happy if it can throw 3/8-1/2 oz lures effectively. I'm hoping it has a soft enough tip in the ML power range.

They are great rods, in my opinion they are spot on