I'm very new to fishing. My son and I have a few rods/reels, but I'd like to try a Lew's baitcaster. I've narrowed it down to the KVD LFS and the Tournament MP Speed Spool LFS. I have found them both for $130. I can't figure out what the difference is between the two. The Tournament MP isn't on Lew's website anymore. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the two, and do you have a recommendation as to which one to choose? If this matters to your answer, I plan to buy the 8.3:1 in either for a heavy/fast rod. 

 

Thanks!

I'm guessing you mean the older KVD and not the newer one? Asking because they did release a new KVD reel this year but I doubt that's been discounted anywhere yet.

 

Assuming it is the old model 3 differences I can think of off the top of my head:

1. the paint job

2. the handles

3. the available gear ratios

 

Brakes are both the msb which are actually pretty good. Line cap should be about the same. The kvd retailed for a higher price so most people would probably tell you that's the better deal if they are the same price now. I still have one of those and it's ok but if it were me I'd actually probably opt for the tournament mp because they have that in a 6.8:1 which is my favorite gear ratio from Lew's while the kvd is only available in 6.2:1 or 7.5.

 

Both pretty decent reels...but keep in mind the reason they are on sale is they both are several years old at this point at the kvd already has a newer version out with a different breaking system. On a side note a google shopping search shows a site called Tackleshack has the KVD for $104 fyi and seeing a couple of lower prices for the other one as well. 

Thank you so much for your reply. I placed my order with Tackle Shack. I was looking for the faster ratio which was 8.3:1 on both. You saved me $25! I appreciate it.

I think you pay extra just for the KVD name on the reel, but I did own 1 and had no complaints. 8:3 ratio is pretty fast, has limited uses for me. What do you plan on using the rod for?

faster is definitely not always better