Good review my friend and I have an LFS i picked up off eBay new without a box for 55 bucks from Debo’s recommendation and man it casts everything from 1/4 to 3/4 ounce etc. like a dream with surgical cast placement and I’m new to the modern Casting Reels with magnetic Brakes. Im glad to see a solid Review of a product that’s been actually time tested and not used once and reviewed trying to sell a product, thank you for that Honesty. Semper Fidelis
The fact that KVD left Quantum for lews, and has designed seemingly the same exact rods for Lews that he had with Quantum, shows that he really trusts and believes in those rods. I think alot of pros just design rods just to put their name on it.
I've never backlashed my Speed Spool LFS, it's a great reel. I'm sure the KVD is as well. The knobs are definitely an upgrade. Those crappy, oddly shaped, slick knobs are my only complaint with the Speed Spool. I had to replace them with the Lew's winn knobs for $40, so might as well just get the KVD.
@@Riddlemethisgaming absolutely less backlash. You gain the ability to really tune your reel to you. If some else picked it up with your settings, trouble if the cast it.
@@Bulldog_Fishing sorry for asking another question but does that just mean the knob on the right and the 1-10 on the left or is it the ones that have the cap on that u have to take the brakes off..like all of mine just have the knob and the 1-10 thing
@@Riddlemethisgaming Good question. The knob on the right is a tension knob which does control some unspooling of the reel, however the brakes provide better control at higher forces when actually casting. The 1-10 is the magnetic brakes and can only provide a limited amount of control as magnets only have so much "attrability" to the metal around them. Centrifugal brakes (under the cap) apply more pressure the faster they spin, thus providing better control through out the casting process. Most anglers will go half on and half off until they get familiar with the braking system, then slowly turn off one or two for better, longer cast without backlashes.
Great reel by Lew's and great review on it. I ended up getting the Hack Attack for that same price but liked what it offered a little more...and got a killer deal on it too.
I found a KVD reel on a KVD GC7 Flipping/Pitching several months ago at a pawn shop in absolute mint condition. $65!! Yep! Sometimes you get lucky! I'm probably what you'd call a Shimano fan boy, but I do have a couple Lew's that are good reels!
The KVD reel is definitely worth the extra coin. I’ve had 1 for a full season now and use it primarily for crankbaits . Bombs light baits a mile and it’s super smooth . I’ll definitely be grabbing another 1 ( probably for my jig rod ) Great review, I couldn’t agree more
I bought a Lew's KVD reel from the outlet at Bass Pro in Springfield at a deep discount. I wasn't looking for another reel but couldn't pass it up. It is a very nice reel for all the reasons you mentioned. It also looks sharp in the maroon color. I have found it to cast far and retrieve smoothly. The only dilemma I have is there are really nice reels from Daiwa and Shimano in or near the $150 price range.
I think the extra money for the reel is worth it also. You can't add the dual breaking system onto the cheaper reel so you will have buyers' remorse if you don't get the better reel initially. The TJ81 discount at Karls is pretty nice too since you get a free month of Karls to save even more than the $10 discount for the reel. I really like how well this reel casts. My favorite part of the reel is the color of the reel. I know it doesn't help me catch fish but I like the color of the reel a lot. It is pretty awesome and when you pair it with the KVD rod, you can't help but feel good about the purchase.
I forgot to mention you get a $30 credit at Karl's as well when you purchase the KVD reel. Agreed 💯...it's a sharp looking combo! Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊
The only difference between this reel and the tournament mp is the KVD reel has brass gears which I prefer over aluminum on the the tournament mp. Reels definitely worth the money
I agree, 6 speed reel is the deal, speed up or slow down but you still get the power through a sturdier gear. Great review. Did I miss the tatula svtw 70 in the 6 speed of course.
Great review TJ, I am in the market for a new reel. Also a fan of dual breaking, and also Lew’s.I would love to have a high end real.. but struggle with spending much over a $150 bucks.. May just have to try it.. Keep up the good work.👍
Thanks man! I forgot to mention it in this video, but if you do purchase this reel at Karl's you'll get a $30 credit added to your account after purchase...plus my code gets you another $10 off, so really you'll get it for 110. Appreciate you watching buddy!
TackleJunky but not a TackleSnob. Nice. Complete agree about the extra control on the dual braking system. I recently bought a Maverick casting reel and it could benefit from it. The spool is super free floating and will spin lightning fast. So I found that I have to use more than twice as much spool tension and braking on that reel than I need to on other reels. It was a bit tricky to set up initially but is a great casting reel.
I'll have to check that reel out. The 13 fishing A2 was like that as well...I wish they would put the slide on all their reels. Appreciate you watching buddy! Hope all is well! 👊
I use little to no braking. I learned to throw a baitcaster before there was a such thing as centrifugal braking on a reel, and I guess that's why. I usually run my drag to almost a free fall, and my magnetic is usually very low too, very rare do I go above 20 percent. Usually centrifugal is completely off.
The reel is freakin Sweetah! Got one last season and now have a few more. The reel is silky smooth and out casts my other lews reel… beside my old BB1 reel… only complaint is it doesn’t have the standard lews crank handle grips on it. As for the rods the spinning rods are amazing!!!
got 3 different Lews reels..started with the Crush 4 years ago ( still works great) then got a Tournement Pro ( favourite) then I just got a BB1 Pro ( casts a mile but very finiky) I also have a Daiwa Tatula CT Type R
Im with ya on the dual brakes.. I pretty much don't buy anything else the only time is if I buy a daiwa reel obvs they don't have the dual brakes.. I like my reels loose and I just feel with having those dual brakes just really helps that
I wish I would've known about the KVD before i bought the MP. I kept the MP even tho the clerk at academy gave me the wrong gear ratio. 🙄. Anyways I went back and bought the LFS and now even more pissed than before. I bought my 1st baitcaster right at 2 months ago and I've been able to skip Jigs(practice, practice)A.I.) but there's nothing better than the dual braking except DC. My next reel is probably going to be the DC after the bass boat purchase but anyways hate to be long winded but luv your channel bro. 🫡
I've got two Shimano Metanium DCs and a Shimano Scorpion DC, plus a Speed Spool LFS. There's something about the LFS that makes it harder for me to backlash! On the inside, the LFS is higher quality than the Scorpion, too.
Really enjoy your unboxing vids and try to catch your vids on reel setups (finese, punching, topwater, etc...) when I can. Right now getting ready to switch over to crappie fishing here in Ar. As alot of people I know here. Any suggestions for bass lures that could be used? Maybe a possible vid. Later,
Jim do you prefer the Tatula over the Lews KVD? I’m looking for a good second hand Reel and I’m seeing both for around 100 bucks like new on the eBay. I did get a Pro Qualifier Tournament Reel lol yes PQ Tournament with dual breaking and aluminum handle side plate and frame I believe for 24 bucks like new. I was so excited after I won the Bid I never noticed it was a SouthPaw Reel lol but man it’s nice and I’m trying to acclimate to Lefty.
Thanks TJ. First time on your videos. Enjoy your no nonsense approach. I own quite a few single brake reels and soon or later your not paying attention or wind gets up BAM your picking and cursing. Mono not a real problem floro you may have just burned a spot on your line. So if you are spending 20$ or more a spool for line go with dual brakes. I hope you stick around!
Sevens is best gear ratio all around unless throwing cranks honestly a seven has more torque and power than you think it has I've caught bass over 10 lps on a 7's gear ratio reels
The 2 braiking system is the best have abue revo sx 2 braiking system great reels any reels wuith 2 braiking system is great head windy days work great 👍
I have the Quantum smoke S3 baitcaster with duel breaking system with three sets of breaking pins that make nine pins. Outside main breaking knob has 0 to 16. I keep it on 6
I'm sure these reels are built well, but try an abu Garcia silver series or black max series for around sixty dollars. You will not be disappointed. It's your money.
This might be a bad question but does it matter which 2 out of the 4 brakes you use? I have never had dual brakes on a reel. Just want to learn more about it!
No, but whichever you pick, just pick the one across from it as well. I'll link another video down below on setting up dual braking. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-slYCglyeBvY.htmlsi=R4j8jqYdX2k5ZNt4
And the moment they came out with that kvd reel I said this is what the reg lfs should have been other companies have dual brakes and at $99 or even $130 but not lews they jack their prices
I see a lot of comments on the dual brakes but didn't see anyone saying the extra $ was worth it mainly for the pinion support. Is it not noticeable? I recall when the dual support reels started hitting the market it was a big deal but I haven't tried one yet. Just wondering if its one of those deals where its a selling point more than a functional help.
💯 a bearing supported pinion is worth it, but it comes stock on both of those reel. The main difference between the 2 and what you're paying extra for is the dual brakes. Appreciate you watching buddy. 👊
@@TackleJunky81 ya man love that candy apple red ..haven't had the pleasure of using one yet..just got my 1st bass boat..nothing fancy 176xt Stratos..but I'm definitely hooked and just want the best of the best..already done 2 tournament on Chickamauga and placed 4th and 9th..I still have no idea what I'm doing..just got lucky
Do you have any idea why this real keeps getting discounted, I've seen it as low as $ 89. Lew's normally don't discount their reels as a rule. Want one of these but the pricing is really putting me off. I have several ( more than several Lew reels )Thanks in advance !
@@TackleJunky81 decided to go with a Daiwa Tatula elite 8:1.1 gear ratio thanks to one of your other videos and I heard good things about the mojo bass so I went with a 7”1 medium heavy fast 2 piece since my car is small, the thing is it’s my only rod and real and while I catch most of my fish with senkos and creature baits I also love throwing chatter baits and some times spinner baits, but I just got a kayak and want to throw frogs on Lilly pads, they don’t look super thick though, do you think I can get away with it? If so what braid strength should I go for? I was thinking 50 for frogging but not sure if that would defeat the purpose of the casting distance the elite is made for aswell as affect my other lures even though I could always add a fluro carbon leader if needed. Thanks and I love your videos btw!
Bearings, bearings, blah blah blah....my @$$. I have a damn Abu Garcia 5500C3 and a 6500C4 that I got in the damn late 80's-early 90's and they fish SALTWATER for Spec's and Redfish, drum, whiting, Pompano, sharks, Sheepsheads, and whatever else I can get a hook into. In nearly 35 years of ownership, Ive replaced the PAWL once, all the bearings, and drag washers with carbon-fiber washers. Those reels and sitting on my left side, In a drawer, wrapped up, cleaned and oiled, and ready for my next trip down to Padre Island. You people out there spend too much and buy crap. You focus on bearing count and not true quality. Grumble, mumble, mumble, grumble.......wheres my dang coffee cup? Anyone seen my glasses? I need to take my pills.
That’s the difference in a bass fisherman and a steelhead and salmon angler. “I really don’t care what kind of specs it has, if I like it I like it”. Try to land a chinook with a nylon framed reel. Start catching big fish, you’ll start paying very close attention.
