It's hard to beat the value of the Speed Spool 2nd gen. Amazon has the Left Hand crank for just $82 right now. No centrifugal brakes, but its hard to backlash with just the magnetic brakes. And there's no hook holder, but I can live without that since most of my rods still have theirs.
Awesome review buddy, I really enjoy how you explain every detail, your a gifted teacher, God Bless and thank you for service to our Incredible country 👊🍻🍺🙏🙏❤
So Lews has always been my go-to brand. Here recently (summer 2024) I've been considering getting the new diawa tatula ct. I've heard some great things....but I have previously owned a couple lews mp and I KNOW they are amazing. Any thoughts or comparisons?
I bought several Lews reels when they were still partners with Browning (I bought BB1’s) I still have them and they are in excellent shape and would still land big fish. Lews has made some outstanding products in the past decade or so and now being owned by Strike King’s parent company I believe you will always be able to rely on Lew’s products. Great review Ben 👍😉👍🎣
I have a few of these reels. Don't think these reels are as smooth as other Lews reels with brass gears. Will replace the aluminum gears with brass as soon as I can!
Just picked this reel up today, I paired it with an Abu Garcia 6'6" Medium Fast action Vendetta 30 ton graphite Rod. I spooled my reel with 12lb. Fluorocarbon line by Seagar. My combo will be rigged for cranking, frogs and swim baits. Ret. ARMY 2014
Love my MP I just got but the reason your button is harder to push and shit on your old reels is because they're probably dirty and need to be taken apart and cleaned. Ive got some old cheap reels that are just as good as my more expensive ones because I thoroughly clean then and get all the grit out of them. They're actually better than new once I took them apart and gave em a good cleaning
Why in the heck didn't they number the positions of the external brake dial on the older MP? "Max > and < Free" is an engineering fault. This may be a big difference to first time buyers. Those guys will have to remove the sideplate to see the travel. The older version casts much better imo than the newer "cheaper" versions. Also, Lew's behind in the times, not offering shallow spools versus adding mono backing. if you prefer shallow spools, get a Shimano, AG Revo or Daiwas. Sad. I prefer Lew's, but bought other brands to save the hassle of backing.
Awesome review! I'm currently looking for the MB based on other reviews and found this video. Thanks for clarifying that the MP is new version of MB as Lews took the MB off their site and it is scarce out there right now! If I can't find one, I'll probably go with this MP or the BB1. Which would you choose? Want it primarily for cranking. Also-what are your thoughts on Lews cranking rods? Thanks for your time and keep posting good content to UA-cam and the NC Bass Fishing page!
Thanks for watching. If you want a reel for cranking then go with the BB1. It is by far the best cranking reel ever made IMO. I have two in the 5.1.1 gear ratio for anything that dives deeper then 8-9 feet. I haven't used the Lew cranking rods. The lews rods I have used though, I haven't been impressed with. They all seemed a bit stiff. Hope that helps.
Great review. I have on question though, what are the best rods that would fit with the older MB reel? I'm getting my dad that reel for his birthday and I'm not sure what rod to get him. If you can help, that'd be great. Have a great day and keep fishing.
Hey man, hope all is well. I came across your channel a while back, love the content, and I see you always slaying out there. I wanted to know if you would be available and interested in collaborating on March 21 weekend on Shearon Harris Lake. Im driving from MD. Let me know what you think, all the best to you.
Just picked this reel up, very slim extra light weight and casts rather far with no effort. Lews reels are hard to beat, no matter the model there smooth as all get out and cast a mile with little effort when tuned right
Hey dude great video but I was wondering is there a new Lews casting reel for about or under 150 like the kvd lfs series or should I get this one what should I get it could also be 160 or a little more thank you or should I just buy the Lews tournament pro speed spool lfs for 200 or something under 200
I recently picked up the MP for my crankbait rod. I was using braid-leader, but decided to change to straight fluorocarbon this year. I had a Pro Qualifier 2 and would only backlash due to user error. I can not cast the MP without a backlash even with both brakes set at max. Any tips would be great.
It's hard to beat the value of the Speed Spool 2nd gen. Amazon has the Left Hand crank for just $82 right now. No centrifugal brakes, but its hard to backlash with just the magnetic brakes. And there's no hook holder, but I can live without that since most of my rods still have theirs.
I love all my Lew’s reel’s! Great review. Thank you for your service🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you! Appreciate you watching
Awesome review buddy, I really enjoy how you explain every detail, your a gifted teacher, God Bless and thank you for service to our Incredible country 👊🍻🍺🙏🙏❤
Thank you every much. That means a whole lot
Dude I'm glad you did this review. I've been looking at this reel since it was released.
I hope it helps. Are you still planning to get one?
@@OneCastFishing definitely. Looking to get an 8.3:1 in left hand for my flipping/frogging rod.
That would be the perfect gear ratio for it
@@OneCastFishing I have the mb in 8.3 on it now but it's trashed. It is an awesome reel though.
I got one it’s my first baitcaster reel I’m ass with it
So Lews has always been my go-to brand. Here recently (summer 2024) I've been considering getting the new diawa tatula ct. I've heard some great things....but I have previously owned a couple lews mp and I KNOW they are amazing.
Any thoughts or comparisons?
I bought several Lews reels when they were still partners with Browning (I bought BB1’s) I still have them and they are in excellent shape and would still land big fish. Lews has made some outstanding products in the past decade or so and now being owned by Strike King’s parent company I believe you will always be able to rely on Lew’s products. Great review Ben 👍😉👍🎣
They have a long reputation of making solid products. Let’s hope it stays that way
BB1 pro are my favorite Lews reels. Even Traded my Ti for the newer bb1.
Thank you sir for serving your country!!! Nice vid & reel!!
Thank you! Appreciate you watching
I have a few of these reels. Don't think these reels are as smooth as other Lews reels with brass gears. Will replace the aluminum gears with brass as soon as I can!
I got the mach crush and loved how the reel felt and worked. So I got the tournament slp speed spool
I know om late to the video but how do you adjust the internal braking system I haven't been able to find a video or info on it...
I would like to see an evaluation on the Tournament MP in 2023!
Thanks you for your service
Just picked this reel up today, I paired it with an Abu Garcia 6'6" Medium Fast action Vendetta 30 ton graphite Rod. I spooled my reel with 12lb. Fluorocarbon line by Seagar. My combo will be rigged for cranking, frogs and swim baits.
Ret. ARMY 2014
That’s going to be a great set up! It’s a great reel for sure. Thanks for your service too
Wth lol i did the same thing
I'm going to copy this! Thanks
@@randomchannel4886 hahaha Great minds fish alike
I have one on a shimano intenza going to be buying another one soon
What weight mono or flouro are you using?
I’ve slayed a lot of good sized Reds on my MB. Been curious is the MP is worth picking up. Great video.
Love my MP I just got but the reason your button is harder to push and shit on your old reels is because they're probably dirty and need to be taken apart and cleaned. Ive got some old cheap reels that are just as good as my more expensive ones because I thoroughly clean then and get all the grit out of them. They're actually better than new once I took them apart and gave em a good cleaning
They did need to be cleaned. I cleaned it shortly after!!
Why in the heck didn't they number the positions of the external brake dial on the older MP? "Max > and < Free" is an engineering fault. This may be a big difference to first time buyers. Those guys will have to remove the sideplate to see the travel. The older version casts much better imo than the newer "cheaper" versions.
Also, Lew's behind in the times, not offering shallow spools versus adding mono backing. if you prefer shallow spools, get a Shimano, AG Revo or Daiwas. Sad. I prefer Lew's, but bought other brands to save the hassle of backing.
Huh? They do have a shallow spool. 😂
Not for tourney MP reels. I know about the pitching reel.@@MF-Rell
Awesome review! I'm currently looking for the MB based on other reviews and found this video. Thanks for clarifying that the MP is new version of MB as Lews took the MB off their site and it is scarce out there right now! If I can't find one, I'll probably go with this MP or the BB1. Which would you choose? Want it primarily for cranking. Also-what are your thoughts on Lews cranking rods? Thanks for your time and keep posting good content to UA-cam and the NC Bass Fishing page!
Thanks for watching. If you want a reel for cranking then go with the BB1. It is by far the best cranking reel ever made IMO. I have two in the 5.1.1 gear ratio for anything that dives deeper then 8-9 feet. I haven't used the Lew cranking rods. The lews rods I have used though, I haven't been impressed with. They all seemed a bit stiff. Hope that helps.
Just bought one with a Dobyns rod 👍🏼
Great review. I have on question though, what are the best rods that would fit with the older MB reel? I'm getting my dad that reel for his birthday and I'm not sure what rod to get him. If you can help, that'd be great. Have a great day and keep fishing.
St Croix mojo bass is always a great tod
Hey man, hope all is well. I came across your channel a while back, love the content, and I see you always slaying out there. I wanted to know if you would be available and interested in collaborating on March 21 weekend on Shearon Harris Lake. Im driving from MD. Let me know what you think, all the best to you.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. Unfortunately I can’t do anything that weekend. I’ll be on falls lake for a tournament
@@OneCastFishing No worries, just reaching to see if you were available, but good luck to you in that tournament.
I hope you find the big girls in Harris. It’s suppose to warm up over the next couple of weeks so the fishing should get good
@@OneCastFishing That's the goal, lol, thanks
Just picked this reel up, very slim extra light weight and casts rather far with no effort. Lews reels are hard to beat, no matter the model there smooth as all get out and cast a mile with little effort when tuned right
I am concerned about the durability of the aluminum gears in the MP. What say you?
Hello! Isnt the line on the new mp supposed to go over the horisontal bar and out the line guide, and not under it? No wonder why it cast shorter...
Thanks. Great review. I would also like to thank you for your military service. Does anyone know what MB and MP stands for?
Thank you very much and thanks for watching. I actually don't know what it stands for.
The MB has brass gears and the MP has aluminum gears. Pretty sure what those mean.
Hey dude great video but I was wondering is there a new Lews casting reel for about or under 150 like the kvd lfs series or should I get this one what should I get it could also be 160 or a little more thank you or should I just buy the Lews tournament pro speed spool lfs for 200 or something under 200
I recently picked up the MP for my crankbait rod. I was using braid-leader, but decided to change to straight fluorocarbon this year. I had a Pro Qualifier 2 and would only backlash due to user error. I can not cast the MP without a backlash even with both brakes set at max. Any tips would be great.
What is better the ts1hmp or the KVD 1shl
The mb was a much better reel. Smoother casting and retrieving. More solid feeling. I really do think they cheapened it up a bit with the mp.
No matter what a reel shouldnt go backwards