Lews Vs Shimano

[Sore Thumbs]

I got a Tournament Pro for my Birthday and really want to pair it up with a good spinnerbait rod. Any suggestions on a spinnerbait rod $200 or less price range?

[jmes]

I personally like the Team Lews rods

If you go to Sportmans Outlet talked to JIm Lovan and he will help you out

[soxpac]

I have several Lew's rods but only one Team Lew's rod. It's a 7' 10" cranking rod which is stiff enough I use for C-rigging. It's a Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk 2

[gramps50]

I got a Tournament Pro for my Birthday and really want to pair it up with a good spinnerbait rod. Any suggestions on a spinnerbait rod $200 or less price range?

Tournament Pro is a baitcasting reel. I have my TP on a Falcon FC-4-166 Medium, 1/4-1/2, 8-17 lb works well. I'm still learning how to use it.

[austin870]

I do not see getting the BB-1 with the Shimano style braking system IMO. The BB-1 is in my opinion simply not as good a design or build quality as the Shimano Chronarch etc IMO. They are good but more of a "me too" product than anything better. I see nothing defining in them.

When you step over to the other Lew's braking system that is a different story. It is an excellent Korean design with very close tolerances. They are kind of half super-tuned with upgraded bearings and carbon drag washers over the competition. I think the Tournament series is the sweet spot in their lineup IMO. The Pro seems more for those looking to cut an ounce to balance their $200+ super light rod. You gain very little more with the Tournament Pro but a carbon fiber handle and 1 bearing making it 1.5oz lighter. I picked up a Tournament and Tournament Pro both new for about 35% off on the auction site. I saw no performance difference between the two. I am very impressed with them.

It is psychologically challenging to buy an $80 baitcaster off the auction site and simply call it "done" after spending so much money for years with an endless stream of Shimano's and tuning upgrades. It does afford me a much better grade of rod.