Mark Menendez raved about it Todd and I bought one during black friday and man this is the smoothest and best casting reel I've ever had. I have had every reel Lew's makes, and it's top notch.
I have some similar break in issues with the shimano slx reels, after a few casts and light backlashes, it seems to break in and stop having the issue even without adjustments.
I use budget reels under $100 and Lews and Abu Garcia are the best baitcasters for that price range. Both are hard to backlash once you get them set right.
Never been a lews guy, but I may have to try this out. I just took my metanium DC out for the first time this week and think I'm gonna have a hard time finding something I like more.
It’s dang hard to backlash a shimano SLX or Curado DC anything from a weightless fluke to a heavy bait. I have three of them and all for $200-250. I’m super curious to see how the new lews are made and how they work and more Importantly the price! I have a diawa Tatula, one okuma; the other 20 reels are Lews. I love my lews and their customer service; but if this real is 300+; it’s gonna be a hard sell to me when the Shimanos are able to do it for much less.
I'm looking forward to the next video on it, what gear ratio is that one, I have some reels that are great as to not backlashing on a long cast but are terrible on flipping, what l like about this reel it seems to hold a lot of line👍
Spool tension knob. If it’s not dialed in, you’re going to backlash. I’ve done it too many times to count with Shimano DC models. Even Daiwa has factory set tension knobs set so you only need to adjust the breaks.
I like your videos i was wondering you said you went up to like 9.5 on the brakes does it go to 20 or 10 wondering if you had it half on or almost all the way?
2 things, #1 you need a touch more spool tension, not brake on 8. Brake can be on 2-2.5 and bomb a frog or Speed Worm 100 yards. #2 the Next Gen Custom Pro is just a hypermag with a spool and side cover from an Elite Ti (ParaMag)
Have you seen the insides? You realize I talked to the guy who built it for awhile. He showed me all kinds of things. It's definitely not just a hypermag with a spool side cover. Do you have one?
Jimmy Houston keeps his reel setting loose, but he is the best with a bait caster, go to his seminar and he throws a spinner bait right in front of someone’s face and stops it dead before it hits them
Pinch the tail when you set them back in easy. They can just drift and not wake up. Like how to boil a frog without it noticing? Have you ever noticed? Gees
@toddcastledinefishing5924 Well played... LOL what I mean is, is it one of those reels that makes breaking adjustments on the fly for you to keep from backlashing?
How did you get it, but I can't!! BS!! Tired of these companies grovelling to these guys. They aren't the ones keeping the company afloat with their money. They get this stuff for free but the average guy has to wait till what, December!? I'm not buying no reel in December when the lakes are frozen where I live. And besides they just copied shimanos braking system they have on the new metanium. I'll buy the Shimano!!
It does. 280 might be a lot for you and thats ok this isn't the reel for you. You might love a kayak and a 100,000 dollar boat isn't for you. There is nothing wrong with that. However, for some dad out there giving this to his son so he can fish all day and not pick out backlashes, or his wife, or daughter, $280 is worth it. Heck that might be steal for a guy like that, and the joy of a kid not getting discouraged when they are just beginners and really start enjoying fishing and with their dad. 280 might be worth it. Sometimes different people have different perspectives.
At $399 not many beginner anglers can afford this reel. Hell not many experienced anglers like me can afford this reel. As soon as I saw this I headed to check it out. As soon as I saw the price I turned around and ran.
OH WOW!!!!! I'd run too for 399. If that was the actual price. However no one will believe you because if you click on the link I provided that takes 10 seconds anyone can see that you are OVER 100 to high on what you say it is.
I have been waiting almost two weeks on mine. It’s payed for, waiting on back order. Can’t wait to get it.
Mark Menendez raved about it Todd and I bought one during black friday and man this is the smoothest and best casting reel I've ever had. I have had every reel Lew's makes, and it's top notch.
I am a Shimano guy. I have a couple of Curado DCs that darn near impossible to backlash.
Facts. My Antarres Dc, Excense Dc and Conquest Dc only backlash due to human error.
Not true in the slightest.
@@ReelKingsNQueens1regular bait casters don’t back last unless it’s user error.
Lew's tend to be a little finicky to get dialed in, but it's worth the effort.
Nice!! Show how it does skipping docks with different lures please👍👍
It has that ability. The Ireel has a setting for skipping. Blew me away.
Sounds like a decent reel. What weights were you throwing with the reel during the video?
Ok im buying one ! If I even look at a baitcaster and it backlashes
Could you please do a dock skipping video with that reel?
Dude love your channel and content because you are REAL and that is extremely refreshing in this day and age and Thank you for that.
I have some similar break in issues with the shimano slx reels, after a few casts and light backlashes, it seems to break in and stop having the issue even without adjustments.
Can you Test with mag setting of 1 to 5.
Thanks
Daiwa sv reels are tough to backlash.
Love my tatula
I have several SV’s
How will this be for skipping a jig
I use budget reels under $100 and Lews and Abu Garcia are the best baitcasters for that price range. Both are hard to backlash once you get them set right.
Never been a lews guy, but I may have to try this out. I just took my metanium DC out for the first time this week and think I'm gonna have a hard time finding something I like more.
Half the price
It’s dang hard to backlash a shimano SLX or Curado DC anything from a weightless fluke to a heavy bait. I have three of them and all for $200-250. I’m super curious to see how the new lews are made and how they work and more
Importantly the price!
I have a diawa Tatula, one okuma; the other 20 reels are Lews.
I love my lews and their customer service; but if this real is 300+; it’s gonna be a hard sell to me when the Shimanos are able to do it for much less.
I'm looking forward to the next video on it, what gear ratio is that one, I have some reels that are great as to not backlashing on a long cast but are terrible on flipping, what l like about this reel it seems to hold a lot of line👍
Spool tension knob. If it’s not dialed in, you’re going to backlash. I’ve done it too many times to count with Shimano DC models. Even Daiwa has factory set tension knobs set so you only need to adjust the breaks.
I seriously wouldn’t believe it if it was anyone else. I’m needing a new reel for Carolina rig. What do you think. Thanks buddy
I like your videos i was wondering you said you went up to like 9.5 on the brakes does it go to 20 or 10 wondering if you had it half on or almost all the way?
Cool reel. Wonder if you could sling those light minnows and get away from the spinning reel?
ECU setup for sure, but LSU can get some too if they want
Would've been more impressed if you turned around and cast into the wind.👍👍👍👍👍
Mans it’s hard to please people but I’ll do it again💁♂️
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 😀
When you get out there try skipping a jig with it
Id like to see the internals on your next video. It seems a lot quieter than the DC reels.
2 things, #1 you need a touch more spool tension, not brake on 8. Brake can be on 2-2.5 and bomb a frog or Speed Worm 100 yards. #2 the Next Gen Custom Pro is just a hypermag with a spool and side cover from an Elite Ti (ParaMag)
Have you seen the insides? You realize I talked to the guy who built it for awhile. He showed me all kinds of things. It's definitely not just a hypermag with a spool side cover. Do you have one?
Is it exclusive to TW? I must have missed that part of the video. Any idea when it will be on the Lew's website?
No idea
Didnt know it was an exclusive, not sure it is, I think you can pre order it from them
What about skipping the bait with this reel? How did it work doing this?
Where's mine???!!! It has been on order for weeks!!!!!!
Impressive.
I have mine on the way bub
Jimmy Houston keeps his reel setting loose, but he is the best with a bait caster, go to his seminar and he throws a spinner bait right in front of someone’s face and stops it dead before it hits them
Yea so do I but this is for beginners or who people who struggle. Kids really would benefit from this
Just wish the price was lower 😢
What’s the difference in the styles ?
Looks like a solid reel .. But that color stands out like a pearl pink ford escort from the late 90's with a cherry bomb
Now can you skip docks with it????
My kid accepts your challenge unbacklashable reel!
How does it skip?
Todd what model is that lews again?
Custom Pro there is a link in the description that you can look at
Is this the same as the kvd reel?
No
This is tops
Spinning rod Todd strikes again
Thats easy with the wind to your back
Even when it hits the water? You do understand how reels work right
Pinch the tail when you set them back in easy. They can just drift and not wake up. Like how to boil a frog without it noticing? Have you ever noticed? Gees
that's my next reel
Now returning to the line up! Spinning rod Todd!
So it's a shimano dc kind of reel??
Not sure I know it’s a Lews type of reel
@toddcastledinefishing5924 Well played... LOL what I mean is, is it one of those reels that makes breaking adjustments on the fly for you to keep from backlashing?
Skipping docks?
How's about if you hit a tree mid flight? lol
Lmao u haven't thrown any of the shimano dc s?
Uh-oh! Here come the haters. " That's cheating." Lol😂
Perfect combo with FFS! No skill required!!!!
lol your name would be beavis
😂😂
Also what is retail price
You didn’t throw it into the wind.
I'll try and tell God to have it blow next time.
Screams Army..
How did you get it, but I can't!! BS!! Tired of these companies grovelling to these guys. They aren't the ones keeping the company afloat with their money. They get this stuff for free but the average guy has to wait till what, December!? I'm not buying no reel in December when the lakes are frozen where I live. And besides they just copied shimanos braking system they have on the new metanium. I'll buy the Shimano!!
I head up product Innovation for Strike King. I'm an employee it's why I was at ICAST, thats why I got it.
Try skipping a bait with it.
Made in the same china factory with 40 dlr reels.
Coming here with the facts 😂
280$ it should cast it self
It does. 280 might be a lot for you and thats ok this isn't the reel for you. You might love a kayak and a 100,000 dollar boat isn't for you. There is nothing wrong with that.
However, for some dad out there giving this to his son so he can fish all day and not pick out backlashes, or his wife, or daughter, $280 is worth it. Heck that might be steal for a guy like that, and the joy of a kid not getting discouraged when they are just beginners and really start enjoying fishing and with their dad. 280 might be worth it. Sometimes different people have different perspectives.
Looks like a KVD copycat video
I havnt watched his what did he do. Cast and watch it not backlash
This guy is not with it
With what? You do realize I came in 3rd in 1987 in my club championship.
At $399 not many beginner anglers can afford this reel. Hell not many experienced anglers like me can afford this reel. As soon as I saw this I headed to check it out. As soon as I saw the price I turned around and ran.
OH WOW!!!!! I'd run too for 399. If that was the actual price.
However no one will believe you because if you click on the link I provided that takes 10 seconds anyone can see that you are OVER 100 to high on what you say it is.
lol It's $279
The ONLY reel that does not backlash wind or not is the Antares 19.