Lew's SC600, the big round reel

[Moswimb8slinger]

 

I was told to put this back in the box and wrap it for Christmas morning, but I had to snap a few pics of the new Lew's SC6000 next to my Calcutta 400. After Christmas morning, I'll break into it, adjust the centrifugal brake and check out the guts of this thing.

It'll be strung up with 25lbs test Big Game mono and strapped to a KGB Swimbaits custom XXH rod by Ark-Rods. I'll be tossing my larger baits (6 to 10oz) with the combo. After some use, I'll come back with my own personal "performance" review.

Specs:
Retail price $99.99 (I got it for 20% off with a canned food donation at the Lew's store/SFO)
300yds/15lbs test
225yds/20lbs test (mono I assume)
100mm handle with EVA knobs
Carbon fiber drag rated @ 18lbs (as per Jim Lovan, the labels will be fixed soon to display that specification)
5:3-1 ratio
Weight: 11.8oz
23" per turn

5+1 bearings

[vernon]

Holy cats!  What are you goin' after?  Tarpon?

Merry Christmas nonetheless!  I'm glad at least one of us is already happy with what's under the tree!

[Moswimb8slinger]

Haha, I guess we haven't met yet.lo

Here's one of my trophy catches from Bull Shoals Lake.

[Moswimb8slinger]

And here's my TR PB LM at 8.69lbs and 22.75" X 20", caught on a 8" River2Sea S-waver 200

[vernon]

Never mind.

Carry on.

(You're gonna need a bigger boat though)

[Moswimb8slinger]

The 11ft kayak does just fine 

[stinger160]

Do you think there is an advantage in fishing from the kayak vs a bassboat in terms of catching fish?  Stealthier make a difference?

 

[Moswimb8slinger]

In areas where there's already alot of "noise" in the water, there's really no stealth advantage. But in shallow areas, 15ft or less, in the back of coves, rivers, and ponds, I would say there might be an advantage. I know some the west coast big bass hunters will use sonar to locate fish, but once they find them, they turn it completely off. And on calmer days, they turn their trolling motor speed down too (higher speed, more water turbulence on blade startup/electronic noise) and creep into spots. With a kayak, all the fish will hear is splashing, which typically they are used to hearing. 

Plus the gas, maintenance and insurance bills are much cheaper with a kayak than a bass boat.lol

[Phil Lilley]

Richy,  I'll post your review on OA when you're done.  Thanks