Lew's Speed Spool LFS Baitcast Reel

Seems like something wrong with it.I have others lew’s that are smooth as butter.

I purchased the 5.6:1 reel to use almost exclusively for crankbaits (I love crankin’). Thus far I have not been disappointed! The reel quality so far seems to be excellent. It’s seen it’s fair share of lake dives attempting to land fish and continues to show excellent performance. The flat style knobs are quickly becoming my favorite (majority of my other baitcasters have the Lews/Wynn knobs). The casting has been superbly smooth. I have had little issues with backlashing. After proper adjustments for lure weight I have had minimum issues with birds nests even when throwing from opposite my strong hand. Overall I am so pleased I want more of this speed spool model to continue to build my desired arsenal.

Arrived ahead of time and had it spooled with #50 power pro braid use this with 7' Berkley lightning rod and used for swim jig fishing in grass and structure!!! first it did'nt take anytime time to tune the reel and I was fishing!! caught 5 bass in the 3-5lb range and not any issue. Great , smooth reel and the low ratio helps with slow rolling !!

Lew's makes awesome reels, cast smooth, super durable, I've tested this real out in plenty of tournaments, hangs in there well

For the price you can't go wrong. That's all I use is Lew's reels. I bought this one just for my crankbaits.