Best review on this reel on TH-cam. He's right about the label on the spool. It will peal off in time. I'm always amazed when a manufacturer goes 99% and leaves the last 1% undone. The felt drag system isn't that great, but acceptable at this price point.
I bought mine from Academy Sports last March in Sherwood, Arkansas, and I love it! I have 6lb line on it and it is smooth and quiet. The salesman named Cowboy, introduced it to me. We share the same last name, Cook. His son and I shared the same nickname of Cookie. I did not know his son, however we were both at Balad/Camp Anaconda Iraq in 2007. Unfortunately his son passed in a motorcycle accident after his return that year. Today, 4-17-22, I went there to buy another combo. I found the Lews American Hero Baitcaster combo and purchased it. I look forward to many happy casts with it. Cowboy is recovering from surgery so I will catch him next time. Thanks for the review and the info on the Fishing For Freedom, I'll check in to it.
Cookie, thanks for the humbling story and for you contribution to defending American freedom. Yea the American hero project is great and I didn’t know exactly what it went toward until I went to fishing for freedom myself and witnessed how many combos they donate to active duty and veterans that attend. Here’s my video from FFF if your interested in what it’s like: th-cam.com/video/astsP5KCiaM/w-d-xo.html
I got two different Lew's combos one Xfinity and one lzrp pro I want to see if they will last like my Zebco combo's. Lew's say medium light on the rod is not a medium light is a medium light my baitcaster combo From Abu Garcia Max x 🤔 iv been looking why that is.
Bought two of these combos last week and both reels are noisy while crankin baits. Quiet when they just spin with no bait on but I you rig it up and cast it.. its noisy as you reel it in. Suggestions?
Hey man, if it is noisy only when you reel it in with line and bait attached then it is the line making the noise most likely. Most of all my Lews combos are pretty noisy with all types of line, braid, floro, or mono. Especially with braid I tend to hear the noise more, it’s just the way the fibers come through the line guides. It it’s how it is on my combos the. It’s nothing to worry about it’s just something to get used to. I hope this helps man!
@@bluecollaroutdoors5556 I got the free mono from Academy Outdoors on there. I usually buy good line but figured the cheap stuff was worth a try. I will respool one with trilene and see if that helps. They might need oil also who knows.
There seems to be nothing wrong with the combo. Medium fast is not a generally cheap thing. I have the LEWS American hero reel in a 200 size braid ready. Yeah , it does have only like 3 or 4 bearings. Not a big issue, they to be smooth quality bearings. I have my reel on a Fenwick Eagle , medium fast , it's a beast of a trout rod for larger trout. I think the combo might be just as good. The med fast action is great for small crankbaits and spinners. I use 10 lb braid witha fluorocarbon leader. Dont downplay the combo at all. It's just above an ultralight. If you don't know anything about that....then you don't know real fishing. It almost like a hunt.
Best review on this reel on TH-cam. He's right about the label on the spool. It will peal off in time. I'm always amazed when a manufacturer goes 99% and leaves the last 1% undone. The felt drag system isn't that great, but acceptable at this price point.
can you fish for bass with it?
Most definitely you could.@@percfloxks3392
Got mine 2 yrs ago and it’s very smooth..
I bought mine from Academy Sports last March in Sherwood, Arkansas, and I love it! I have 6lb line on it and it is smooth and quiet. The salesman named Cowboy, introduced it to me. We share the same last name, Cook. His son and I shared the same nickname of Cookie. I did not know his son, however we were both at Balad/Camp Anaconda Iraq in 2007. Unfortunately his son passed in a motorcycle accident after his return that year. Today, 4-17-22, I went there to buy another combo. I found the Lews American Hero Baitcaster combo and purchased it. I look forward to many happy casts with it. Cowboy is recovering from surgery so I will catch him next time. Thanks for the review and the info on the Fishing For Freedom, I'll check in to it.
Cookie, thanks for the humbling story and for you contribution to defending American freedom. Yea the American hero project is great and I didn’t know exactly what it went toward until I went to fishing for freedom myself and witnessed how many combos they donate to active duty and veterans that attend. Here’s my video from FFF if your interested in what it’s like: th-cam.com/video/astsP5KCiaM/w-d-xo.html
Great looking combo. I will go check one out. Thanks buddy. ❤️🌲🌲🌲❤️
I love the feel of it when I fish, but mine snapped when I caught a 4.5 pounder bass 😅. Now I need a new one
Can the spinning handle be upgraded to a double handle.
Why?
I got two different Lew's combos one Xfinity and one lzrp pro I want to see if they will last like my Zebco combo's. Lew's say medium light on the rod is not a medium light is a medium light my baitcaster combo From Abu Garcia Max x 🤔 iv been looking why that is.
Bought two of these combos last week and both reels are noisy while crankin baits. Quiet when they just spin with no bait on but I you rig it up and cast it.. its noisy as you reel it in. Suggestions?
Hey man, if it is noisy only when you reel it in with line and bait attached then it is the line making the noise most likely. Most of all my Lews combos are pretty noisy with all types of line, braid, floro, or mono. Especially with braid I tend to hear the noise more, it’s just the way the fibers come through the line guides. It it’s how it is on my combos the. It’s nothing to worry about it’s just something to get used to. I hope this helps man!
@@bluecollaroutdoors5556 I got the free mono from Academy Outdoors on there. I usually buy good line but figured the cheap stuff was worth a try. I will respool one with trilene and see if that helps. They might need oil also who knows.
What would u choose, this combo or the ugly stik GX2?
Can it be used to fish at sea?
What’s the difference between the medium selection
Medium fast action is what rod is. Bend around the end. More backbone going down.
There seems to be nothing wrong with the combo. Medium fast is not a generally cheap thing. I have the LEWS American hero reel in a 200 size braid ready. Yeah , it does have only like 3 or 4 bearings. Not a big issue, they to be smooth quality bearings. I have my reel on a Fenwick Eagle , medium fast , it's a beast of a trout rod for larger trout. I think the combo might be just as good. The med fast action is great for small crankbaits and spinners. I use 10 lb braid witha fluorocarbon leader. Dont downplay the combo at all. It's just above an ultralight. If you don't know anything about that....then you don't know real fishing. It almost like a hunt.
Good amazing 👍👍👍👍👍👍