Thinking About Getting A Bait Caster

[JF660R]

So I've never made the switch from spinning to bait casting. But I've heard good things about the Lew's reels. Main reason I've never switched is, I'm cheap. But $100 with a $20 rebate doesn't seem terrible. Is this deal worth picking up? Is there a better bang for your buck?

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_Speed_Spool_Casting_Reel/descpage-LSP.html

[Al Agnew]

Lots of anglers use and love Lew's reels. Only reason I haven't tried them is because they weigh a little more than the reels I like.

[Evolution]

If you are in no rush, wait until memorial day weekend when TW has it's memorial day sale and you'll save either 10 or 15% off (most likely 15%) on top of your $20 mail in rebate, plus free shipping over $50. So with 15% off, you'll be getting that reel for $65 after mail in rebate but with TW, you can never limit yourself to just one item.

[Quillback]

Never owned a Lew's but the guys who do swear by them. A good reel at that price point. Another reel to check out in your price range is the Daiwa Tatula, supposedly you can find them online for $109. Again, I don't own one, but people who do say they're a great reel for the money.

[5bites]

Tackle trap has the Lews for $60. Call them rather than order online.

[Kelroy]

I just picked up a Lazer Pro Speed Spool 10-bearing at cabela's for $80. They had a whole pile of leftys. If you're trying to transition from a spinning reel to a baitcaster, my suggestion is to get a reel with the handle on the same side as your spinning reel. It will seem much more natural than having to learn how to juggle your rod around and reel with the other hand. You don't cast-n-switch with a spinning reel, do you? Why do it with a baitcaster?

It's a model LP1SHL and appears to be a Cabela's exclusive.

[Mitch f]

You can buy that reel brand new in box on ebay for $75...I know I just bought 3 more

[Seth]

Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier is a good reel for $100. They mark them down to $80 pretty often. If your gift card is only for Tacklewarehouse then the Pro Qualifiers aren't an option.

[moguy1973]

That's a good price, but I'd wait and get a BPS Pro Qualifier when they have them on sale for that price. It's a better reel if you ask me since it has a dual braking system...

[REDSOXWSCHAMP]

I haven't fished with a lew's reel before, but i do own a couple of pro qualifiers, and love them. I bought both of them at the outlet store for $60 each