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Lew's · Spinning Reels
Lew's Crappie Thunder Spinning Reel, Size 50, 5.0:1 Ratio, Green
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Style: Size 50
Size: 50
- Item weight
- 4.4 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 7.36 x 5.59 x 2.68 inches
Quick take
A size 50 spinning reel designed for crappie jigging and float-fishing, pre-spooled with 6 lb line.
The Lew's Crappie Thunder in size 50 is a light spinning reel built for panfish and crappie work. It has a graphite body and spool, a 5.0:1 gear ratio that picks up about 19 inches of line per turn, and a two-bearing system. It weighs 4.4 ounces and the handle swaps to either side, so it suits a small jig rod and anglers new to spinning gear.
Best for
- Crappie and panfish jigging over structure
- Light-line float-fishing for slab crappie
- Small impoundments and pond fishing
Skip if
- You need a reel for trolling or casting heavier lures
- You fish saltwater or big pike and pike
Strengths
- Pre-spooled and ready to fish out of the box
- Lightweight skeletal rotor for easy cranking
- 2-bearing system provides smooth, reliable operation
Trade-offs
- Small size 50 limits line capacity to light lines under 10 lb
- Reversible handle requires manual adjustment between left and right
- Designed for finesse crappie fishing, not heavy-duty applications
Fishing fit
- Species
- Crappie
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Float fishing
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | spinning reel |
|---|---|
| Size | 50 |
| Gear ratio | 5.0:1 |
| Line retrieve | 19 in per turn |
| Bearing system | 2-bearing |
| Rotor | Lightweight skeletal |
| Spool material | Graphite |
| Pre-spooled line | 6 lb monofilament |
Facts
| Reel size | 50 |
|---|
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