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Lew's Team Lew's Pro SP Baitcast Reel, 8.3 Gear Ratio, Right-Hand
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Style: Right-hand
- Right-hand
- Left-hand
- Item weight
- 0.5 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1"L x 1"W x 1"H
Quick take
An 8.3:1 baitcast reel designed for skipping and pitching with 20 lb max drag.
This right-hand baitcaster is built for skipping and pitching, with a one-piece aluminum frame and a 32mm shallow Duralumin spool. An 8.3:1 gear ratio brings in about 33 inches of line per turn, and the externally adjustable centrifugal brake lets you tune casts without opening the side plate. It holds 40 yards of 20-pound mono and has a carbon fiber drag rated at 20 pounds of maximum drag.
Best for
- Skipping lures under boat docks and overhangs
- Pitching to shallow grass and vegetation
- Fast-paced bass fishing with quick casts
Skip if
- You are learning baitcasting for the first time
- You fish open water requiring long casts
Strengths
- 8.3:1 ratio recovers line fast for aggressive retrieves
- 32mm shallow spool is compact for casting control
- Zero Reverse bearing triggers instant hook sets
Trade-offs
- High gear ratio provides less torque for large bass
- Shallow spool limits line capacity compared to deeper models
- QuietCast brake system requires tuning for each angler
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Flipping & pitching
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | baitcasting reel |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Retrieve | 33 in per turn |
| Ball bearings | 9 sealed + 1 anti-reverse |
| Spool | 32mm shallow duralumin |
| Max drag | 20 lb |
| Capacity | 40 yd/20 lb mono |
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