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Lew's Custom Lite SS Baitcast Reel, 7.5:1, 11-Bearing, Carbon Drag

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Style: Baitcast Reel

  • Baitcast Reel

Hand Orientation: Right Hand

Item weight
4.9 Ounces
Product dimensions
4.3"L x 5.7"W x 2.9"H

Quick take

A low-profile baitcast reel with 11 bearings and a 7.5:1 gear ratio for smooth, rapid line recovery in freshwater fishing.

This right-hand baitcasting reel from Lew's weighs just 4.9 ounces, which keeps it comfortable through a long day of casting. A 7.5:1 gear ratio picks up 28 inches of line per turn, and an adjustable centrifugal brake helps tame backlashes with lighter lures. It holds 90 yards of 12-pound mono and tops out at 20 pounds of drag, a fit for bass and similar finesse-to-moderate casting.

Best for

  • Bass fishing on braided line for better control
  • Flipping and pitching in thick cover
  • Anglers who want smooth, fast retrieves

Skip if

  • Trolling; gear ratio is too high
  • Extended saltwater use; 30mm spool may not be large enough

Strengths

  • 11-bearing system delivers smooth operation under load
  • 7.5:1 ratio recovers line quickly between casts
  • Carbon fiber drag handles abrupt strikes from large bass

Trade-offs

  • Shallow 30mm spool limits line capacity for long-distance casting
  • Requires practice to avoid backlashes compared to spinning reels
  • 11 bearings must be regularly maintained to perform well

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Casting
  • Flipping & pitching
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typebaitcast reel
Gear ratio7.5:1
Line retrieve28 in per turn
Bearings11
Drag20 lb max carbon fiber
Line capacity12 lb/90 yd or 50 lb/90 yd
Spool depth30mm shallow

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