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Lew's KVD Baitcaster, 6.2:1 Gear Ratio, 10 Bearings, 20 lbs Drag

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Style: Right-hand

Gearbox Ratio: 6.2

Number of Items: 1

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Item weight
0.6 Pounds
Product dimensions
1"L x 1"W x 1"H

Quick take

A mid-profile baitcaster with ten ball bearings and multi-setting magnetic and centrifugal brake for accurate casting control.

This right-hand retrieve baitcasting reel from Lew's pairs a one-piece aluminum frame with a 34mm anodized aluminum spool. Its 6.2:1 gear ratio brings in about 25 inches of line per crank, a pace that suits a wide range of bass presentations. A dual magnetic and centrifugal brake helps tame backlashes, and a carbon fiber drag tops out at 20 pounds. It holds 120 yards of 12-pound mono.

Best for

  • Freshwater casting and light-cover work
  • Anglers who prioritize accurate casting over maximum drag
  • General baitcasting with varied lure weights

Skip if

  • You need an ultra-low profile reel for extreme cover

Strengths

  • Ten stainless steel ball bearings deliver smooth, consistent rotation
  • Magnetic and centrifugal multi-setting brake allows hyper-accurate casting
  • Twenty-five inch line recovery per turn with 6.2 gear ratio balances speed and power

Trade-offs

  • Twenty pound drag is adequate for freshwater but limits use on large catfish
  • One-piece aluminum frame is strong but heavier than composite alternatives
  • Multi-setting brake requires adjustment for different lure weights

Fishing fit

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

Specifications

Specifications
Typelow-profile baitcasting reel
Gear ratio6.2:1
Bearings10 stainless steel plus one anti-reverse
Max drag20 lbs
Frame1-piece lightweight aluminum
SpoolAnodized aluminum U-shape 34mm
Line guideZirconia

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