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jl8200 · #1 12-21-2015, 06:18 PM

Has anyone used this reel? I just wanted to get some opinions on it. I know there have been many good reviews on here regarding other LEW's reels.

Amazon.com : Lew's Fishing BB1 Inshore Baitcast, 7.8 oz./160 yd./12 lb./6.4:1 : Baitcasting Fishing Reels : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Lew's Fishing BB1 Inshore Baitcast, 7.8 oz./160 yd./12 lb./6.4:1 : Baitcasting Fishing Reels : Sports & Outdoors

AubreyLaHaye458 · #2 12-21-2015, 07:12 PM

I don't own one but i know a few people that do and I've used one before and they are very good reels.

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lil bubba · #3 12-21-2015, 10:02 PM

I got 2...Love'm...

Duffy.yyz · #4 12-22-2015, 03:27 PM

I have two lews reels...one high end, and one that's pretty basic....Love them both.

wishin i was fishin · #5 04-04-2016, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffy.yyz

I have two lews reels...one high end, and one that's pretty basic....Love them both.

I purchased a low end one because of posts like this and it quickly became my favorite. Cant wait to get the higher end reels now.

Duffy.yyz · #6 04-04-2016, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wishin i was fishin

I purchased a low end one because of posts like this and it quickly became my favorite. Cant wait to get the higher end reels now.

I have since bought another Lews lol love all three of them

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Juciy · #7 12-22-2015, 06:43 PM

I have 5 and have not cleaned them in the past 18 months. They still work like new. Used in the marsh and offshore.

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jl8200 · #8 12-22-2015, 07:35 PM

Do you guys think that the non-inshore versions handle salt just as well as the other versions? If so it opens up many more options as far as their reels are concerned. I have two Quantum Smoke reels that aren't made for salt and that's all they see and they don't have any issues handling it. I just take them apart and clean them once a year and they never have any damage or build up from the salt use.

lil bubba · #9 12-22-2015, 08:33 PM

I don't know about the smoke but i've had older quantums hold up good in salt...ABU Garcia was a good reel I found till they quit manufacturing in sweeden....There are still some come from there but I got revos that were designed in sweeden and first time in salt they were junk at over 200 a pop....I just personally won't put a baitcaster in salt unless it is salt approved anymore...Going on 3 years my bb1's have served me well....From what I see the bb2 is just a wider spool...

lil bubba · #10 12-22-2015, 08:58 PM

I see where they are coming out with a inshore LFS for sugested retail $129.99....I will be trying one of these soon....

marshrunner757 · #11 12-22-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jl8200

Do you guys think that the non-inshore versions handle salt just as well as the other versions? If so it opens up many more options as far as their reels are concerned. I have two Quantum Smoke reels that aren't made for salt and that's all they see and they don't have any issues handling it. I just take them apart and clean them once a year and they never have any damage or build up from the salt use.

I have 4 tournament pros, 1 inshore and 2 speed spools. 3 of the TP's are over 3 years old and used exclusively in salt water including wade fishing. Haven't had a single problem. Changed pawl on the oldest and that's it. I actually prefer the TP over the inshore but that's just me.

Swampcritterr · #12 12-23-2015, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jl8200

Do you guys think that the non-inshore versions handle salt just as well as the other versions? If so it opens up many more options as far as their reels are concerned. I have two Quantum Smoke reels that aren't made for salt and that's all they see and they don't have any issues handling it. I just take them apart and clean them once a year and they never have any damage or build up from the salt use.

All of my reels are LEWs except one and I love them. I have some ranging from $20 used E-bay finds to a 1 year old BB2 In-shore and a few TP's . I only use the In-shore in salt and it has the rinse feature that allows you to run water through it and wash it out. The handles are really nice, it's a freakin winch ! No problems with < 24" reds or anything else large. Smooth enough to through lures that aren't huge and holds alot of line.

trophytroutman · #13 04-04-2016, 07:46 PM

I have 2 bb1 inshores and 2 tourney lites and love them. Used to be a die hard Shimano guy but they are now back ups.

BudT · #14 06-04-2016, 07:05 AM

Used 2 Tournament Pro (non inshore) reels exclusively in saltwater for over 3 years, rinsed them regularly and cleaned twice a year, only changed the pawl in one of them. Planning on going to the BB1/2 Pro next. Great reels.