Parent company of lews bought by private equity firm bassfan. The guys at zebcoquantum told me that the reason for discontinuing them was the cost of production. By 1973, childre was making his mark in the world of reels, too, having just introduced the lews speed spool baitcaster. Next, consider the species of the fish youre going for. Its 11ball bearing system makes for smooth casting and retrieving, and its zeroreverse oneway clutch is built for catching, not just fishing. The company worked with ryobi from that point bb1n and bb1ng until the late 1980searly 1990s when it was picked up by browningquantum still making the classic reels. This combo is on fire right now as it just hit the market as lews puts out a new rod called. Jan 03, 2019 this combo is on fire right now as it just hit the market as lews puts out a new rod called. Lews bb1 speed spool series lowprofile baitcast reel bass. Or is there a different brand that is better than the lews. Modern fishing reels usually have fittings aiding in casting for distance and accuracy, as well as retrieving line. View our selection of hoodies, boat bags, fishing line, jackets and hats.
We selected this reel because it was priced at the. With more than 40 million zebco 33s sold since the first one left the factory in 1954, this excellent spincasting reel is still a best choice for the beginning fisherman. The reel, which featured many innovations for a baitcaster, was manufactured in its earliest years by shimano, a japanese manufacturer of bicycle parts. Trying out the new lews super duty got it at mckee outdoors. Lews speed spoolbill bramsch, history of fishing museum. Sorry shimano, but these reels are less expensive, easier to setup, and extremely smooth with great cast ability. Lew s quest for a better bamboo pole took him to japan. Rover fishing reel a conventional baitcasting fishing reels history. Ambassadeur fishing reels have become some of the most popular and recognizable reels in the fishing equipment industry, and collectors sometimes dish out thousands of dollars just to add a collectible ambassadeur fishing reel to their collection. Lews laser lite speed spin spinning reel dicks sporting goods. When lew childre died, his son casey took over and my dad met him at a place called zambors in pa used to be a pretty big store for its day. Fishermen will pay more for a better product, became the motto of the man and the lew s brand.
Shop sams club for big savings on instant savings book sams club wholesale prices on top brands. Since 1949 lews rod and reel company has been on a mission to build innovative products that are faster, lighter, more sensitive and stronger. From our heritage, we honor lew s original commitment for product innovation and excellence, and the ongoing commitment to have cuttingedge technology. Few thought the strangelooking teardropshaped reel had a chance going up against the popular ambassadeur round reels of the time until they would cast it. The tournament pro speed spool is a totally new design. Buy the lews speed spool lfs series lowprofil baitcast reel and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops. However, the only stringed instruments he was interested in were fishing poles. In addition, speed lube and an oiled felt multiple disc drag system ensures that lews laser lite. Lews ozarks fishing museum is small but interesting it is attached to the store outlet, so that you can shop for fishing needs after visiting the museum. Lews level wind guard that fits the bb1n, bb1m, bb1l, bb1mb, bb1lm, bb1le, reels part number 306191. The graphite body and skeletal rotor cuts the weight without diminishing the sturdiness, while the interchangeable retrieve accommodates all anglers.
The speed spool returns lews tournament pro baitcaster continued. Find lews and lews baitcasting reel from a vast selection of baitcasting reels. Now as far as the reels go, i am going to need 5 spinning and 4 casting to start. The levelwind mechanism changed it all by david turnbull change was on the horizon at the turning of the century as fishing rods shrunk into the new 5foot bamboo models and as dowagiac minnows and kalamazoo casting or overhead casting became popular. Henshall is best known for his book of the black bass. Lews bb1 speed spool casting reel tackle warehouse. I focused on lews reels after fishing in a local lake and pulling up a rod and reel that had been buried in the mud for some time. This was the end of the kentucky reel makers and their finely tuned and crafted reels, and the. Sleek, slim and light, this baitcaster is built for serious fishing. More specifically the reels that ive been looking at are as follows.
Fishing reels are traditionally used in the recreational sport of angling and competitive casting. Sleek and refined, lews custom xp baitcast reel gives you the opportunity to fish a reel few in your bass circle will get to enjoy. The baitcasting reels unusual mounting position atop the rod is an accident of history. By 1973, childre was making his mark in the world of reels, too, having just introduced the lew s speed spool baitcaster. It insures that a flat and smooth spool of line will be ready for. This reel weights in at a very impressive weight of just 7. There he found the desired grade of bamboo, and a circle of businessmen who were interested in fishing and the u. Reel schematic largest schematics database anywhere. Its many variations have lined the shores of countless lakes, streams and farm ponds, but it began as an inspiration in a grocery store in roten, texas. A fishing reel is a cylindrical device attached to a fishing rod used in winding and stowing line. Lews founder lew childre set the fishing industry on its ear when he introduced the first speed spool in 1973.
My shimanos were my favorite reels till i was talked into trying these reels and now they have become my favorites. Shop newegg for fast and free shipping on lews fishing reels with the best prices and awardwinning customer service. The lews bb1 speed spool baitcasting reel is designed for speed, durability and castability. At tackledirect you can find a lews baitcast reel for the diehard, serious angler, the novice fisherman on. Lews fishing ss1sha speed spool lfs baitcasting reel, 7. Its many variations have lined the shores of countless lakes, streams and farm ponds, but it began as an inspiration in a.
Lews mach smash freshwater baitcast bass fishing reel 7. Collectible ambassaduer fishing reels are fishing reels popular with collectors for their age, quality and rarity. From its stylish good looks to its beefedup interior, the tournament pro is redefining what performance is all about. Lews tournament pro speed spool baitcast left hand reel. Lews speed spool lfs series lowprofil baitcast reel bass.
Parent company of lews bought by private equity firm tuesday, november 1, 2016 an affiliate of peak rock capital, a middle market private equity firm, today announced that it has acquired do outdoors, inc. We have updated alot of the schematic links recently and it will take some time for the search index to complete. Lews fishing tournament pro speed spool lfs series the new and improved lews tournament pro speed spool lfs is ready to impress. We went back to the lab to investigate and found that the drag doesnt shudder throughout the range but it does seem to hesitate for a split second during the initial pull under max pressure settings. Nov 01, 2016 parent company of lews bought by private equity firm tuesday, november 1, 2016 an affiliate of peak rock capital, a middle market private equity firm, today announced that it has acquired do outdoors, inc.
For smooth operation a 10 ball bearing system is used in conjunction with a zeroreverse oneway. The lews speed cast round baitcasting reel features a 5bearing system with stainless steel doubleshielded ball bearings and a zero reverse oneway clutch bearing. Genuine abu garcia replacement part, this item is sold individually. Schematics fishing reel schematics lews mikes reel repair.
Fishing gear for the weekend angler to the tournament pro, you can find it all here. Laser lite speed spin spinning reels combine a lightweight design and quality performance. If you want crappie or other panfish in your creel, then select the reel, rod, or combo with just the right weight to catch your limit. I have yet to find any baitcasting reel with the 4. The speed spool returns lews tournament pro baitcaster continued we decided to kick things off with the new tournament pro speed spool which is positioned second to the top in lews baitcaster offering. Lews bb1 speed spool baitcasting reel dicks sporting goods. Lews ssg1sh speed spool baicasting fishing reel lot 14233. The reel was a lew s gold spin2, now an old classic, and though it needed a good cleaning it still worked works very well.
We repair rods, reels, trolling motors, depth sounders, downriggers and coleman outdoor products. Lews ozarks fishing museum springfield 2020 all you need. The first english book on fishing is a treatise of fishing with an angle in 1496. At tackledirect you can find a lews baitcast reel for the diehard, serious angler, the novice fisherman on a budget, and for all types of anglers in between. Lews bb1 speed spool series lowprofile baitcast reel continues that long tradition of ingenuity and craftsmanship, with all the features devotees love plus a few modern innovations such as lews zeroreverse antireverse system and a 95 mm bowed aluminum cranking handle with custom softtouch contoured paddles. Lews is a legendary rod and reel brand with a history of product innovation high quality products that continues to this day. Favorite bait to fish is the crankbait, and have found 4. Shop our selection of lews cotton hooded sweatshirts. Lews reel history fishing rods, reels, line, and knots. From our heritage, we honor lews original commitment for product innovation and excellence, and the ongoing commitment to have cuttingedge technology. When you receive your new lews product, register your warranty within 30 days by completing and mailing the warranty registration card included.
Totally agree with your statement with one exception. Buy products related to lews baitcasting reels combo products and see what customers say about lews baitcasting reels combo products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Last, a basic choice is whether you are right or lefthanded because lews baitcasting fishing reels rods cater to both kinds of reels interchangeably. Lews baitcast reels tackledirect sells lews baitcast reels. Lews reels the lews brand of fishing tackle is truly a brand reborn. Lews fishing ah1shc american heroes speed spool mcs, clam. Which one of these lews reel models is the best for worm fishing. This reel is constructed with a machined forged aluminum, double anodized ushaped large capacity spool, and a 1 piece diecast aluminum frame. We travelled to the history of fishing museum in branson, mo. Ive been hearing so many good things about the new lews but dont know any one that has. Lews sole australian distributor, chuwar qld australia. Its purpose is to keep the line from tangling on the spool. Im looking for a baitcaster reel that is goof for worm fishing. Zebco 33 history gone outdoors your adventure awaits.
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