Lews Tournament Pro Baitcasting Fishing Reels

Ramp Up Your Fishing With a Lew's Tournament Pro Reel

When you're out fishing, you're probably focused on one thing: getting your catch out of the water. With a Lew's Tournament Pro Reel, you'll be able to improve your chances at meeting your goals. On eBay, you may be able to find a few different Lew's Tournament Pro models in both new and used conditions.

What features are available on these reels?

The company has incorporated two patented features on its Tournament Pro models. They are the following:

  • Speed Keeper retractable hook keeper: This is a feature that pops out of the reel, allowing you to quickly secure a lure. It has an enclosed section as well as an open, hook-shaped piece that you can attach a lure to. When it's time to cast, the Speed Keeper can flip back into its closed position to stay out of the way. The position of the Speed Keeper helps protect rods from getting scratched.
  • Speed Dial line indicator: This part comes with click settings to show what type of line you have on.
Additional features

There are several other features that make these reels a practical option for any angler. Many of the Pro-level models come with the following:

  • One-piece aluminum frame
  • Lightweight carbon sideplates
  • Stainless steel double-shielded ball bearings
  • Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearings
  • High-strength solid brass Speed Gears
  • Rugged carbon fiber drag system
  • Carbon fiber handles with combat style grip knobs and combat style grip thumb bars
  • Double-anodized aluminum spools
How does adjustable centrifugal braking work?

Lew's uses a 6-pin, 27-position SpeedCast ACB (Adjustable Centrifugal Braking) system on many of its products. This system can be adjusted so that the amount of braking resistance is optimized for each cast. With a few clicks of a dial, the resistance can be changed.

Examples of available Tournament Pro casting gear

On eBay, there's likely to be a few different models, all of which will weigh 6 1/2 ounces and have a line capacity of 120/12. You might be able to find the following:

  • TP1HA: This model has a 6.8:1 gear ratio and a recovery per turn of 28 inches.
  • TP1SHA: This model has slightly higher specs, with a 7.5:1 gear ratio and a recovery per turn of 31 inches.
  • TP1XHA : The TP1XHA Tournament Pro reel is at the higher end, with a 8.3:1 gear ratio and a recovery per turn of 35 inches.
  • TP1HLA*: This is a left-handed retrieve model that is the mirror image of the TP1HA.
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