Wiggle Wart - REEL

[kbillb]

Just curious if anyone has fished the Lew's Tournament Lite Speed Spools........LG1H or LG1SH?

I see Cabela's has them marked down to $119 from $179.

[Champ188]

I've not tried those and don't know how they compare, but I've had 4 or 5 of the TS1H's for about 5 years now and they are holding up well. Really happy with them.

[vernon]

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Not sure if we're talking about the same reel (too many numbers and letters anymore) I've got four of the Tournament Pro's (the $199 version) - two from 2015 and two from 2016 and they're all I carry in the boat these days.  Really like em'.

[Champ188]

Thanks, kbillb. Now you've done it. With 2 new rods coming tomorrow, what was I supposed to do? Put old reels on them? Not hardly. Done went and pulled the trigger on two of those $179-down-to-$119 jobbers. Guess we'll see if they're any good. LOL

[abkeenan]

2 hours ago, Champ188 said:

Thanks, kbillb. Now you've done it. With 2 new rods coming tomorrow, what was I supposed to do? Put old reels on them? Not hardly. Done went and pulled the trigger on two of those $179-down-to-$119 jobbers. Guess we'll see if they're any good. LOL

Are these the super secret rods that we dare not mention their name????? If so why are you so freely sharing what reels you are putting on them? Secret's OUT! Or at least half.

[vernon]

9 hours ago, abkeenan said:

Are these the super secret rods that we dare not mention their name????? If so why are you so freely sharing what reels you are putting on them? Secret's OUT! Or at least half.

Diversionary tactic.  Simple smokescreen and nothing more.  I'm telling you, this guys the best at everything he does.  Or whatever the heck it is that he does.  Not sure which!

[Champ188]

OK, OK ... the rods are Denali Kovert LT's in a 7-2 finesse jig model and a 6-9 spinnerbait model. Picked 'em up yesterday from a great friend. Was briefly able to test fire the 7-2 and loved it. It's a M power with fast action. Plans are to use it as a Wart/Rock Crawler rod. So far, so good.

[abkeenan]

15 minutes ago, Champ188 said:

OK, OK ... the rods are Denali Kovert LT's in a 7-2 finesse jig model and a 6-9 spinnerbait model. Picked 'em up yesterday from a great friend. Was briefly able to test fire the 7-2 and loved it. It's a M power with fast action. Plans are to use it as a Wart/Rock Crawler rod. So far, so good.

KOVERT.....how fitting. You sneaky dog.

Have never tried any Denali Rods myself but seem to get good reviews anytime I run by a thread on BBC or on TW reviews.

[Sore Thumbs]

No one has mentioned the Revo Winch. I have one and it's great. 5:4to 1 ratio I believe. About double the drag strength over regular Revo. I also have a Curado E7. Fantastic reel as well. Go with what is comfortable to your style. Can't go wrong. 

[kbillb]

On 12/9/2016 at 8:09 PM, Champ188 said:

Thanks, kbillb. Now you've done it. With 2 new rods coming tomorrow, what was I supposed to do? Put old reels on them? Not hardly. Done went and pulled the trigger on two of those $179-down-to-$119 jobbers. Guess we'll see if they're any good. LOL

Thanks Champ and Vernon. No worries Champ, you deserve it and we won't tell Donna.

I also ordered a couple, one as a Christmas present for my son.

The only thing that gave me pause on these Tournament Lite's was the carbon vs the aluminum frame. Hopefully they will hold up as well as some of the other reels in the Lew's lineup.