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Speaking of reels and drag.... kind of a review
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<blockquote data-quote="RUGER" data-source="post: 5359331" data-attributes="member: 275"><p>I needed 3 more spinning reels to replace some old Pfluegers that they don't make anymore that are just flat out wore out.</p><p>I was at Academy and saw a Lews laser lite speed spinning reel.</p><p>Looked pretty good and Lews makes good stuff from what I have heard so I thought I would give it a try.</p><p>It was almost half the price of the Pflueger Presidents that I normally use so I thought what the heck.</p><p></p><p>The first thing I noticed was when I am reeling real slow and steady it would feel like my line was loading up, like a light biting crappie but there was nothing there.</p><p>I wouldn't call it a "hard spot" in the reel, but definitely has more friction every once in a while.</p><p>No big deal really, just not as smooth as the Pflueger.</p><p></p><p>Then I got a bite and set the hook.</p><p>Drag peeled like crazy and I got excited.</p><p>Then I realized the drag had slipped, or I forgot to set it.</p><p></p><p>Basically long story short, the drag will NOT stay set and keeps backing off for some reason.</p><p>Only logical thing I can think of is, it is about half the cost of the president. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>Guess I will be going with the Presidents for replacements.</p><p>I could get a higher end Lews but no need to change what ain't broke.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RUGER, post: 5359331, member: 275"] I needed 3 more spinning reels to replace some old Pfluegers that they don't make anymore that are just flat out wore out. I was at Academy and saw a Lews laser lite speed spinning reel. Looked pretty good and Lews makes good stuff from what I have heard so I thought I would give it a try. It was almost half the price of the Pflueger Presidents that I normally use so I thought what the heck. The first thing I noticed was when I am reeling real slow and steady it would feel like my line was loading up, like a light biting crappie but there was nothing there. I wouldn't call it a "hard spot" in the reel, but definitely has more friction every once in a while. No big deal really, just not as smooth as the Pflueger. Then I got a bite and set the hook. Drag peeled like crazy and I got excited. Then I realized the drag had slipped, or I forgot to set it. Basically long story short, the drag will NOT stay set and keeps backing off for some reason. Only logical thing I can think of is, it is about half the cost of the president. :D Guess I will be going with the Presidents for replacements. I could get a higher end Lews but no need to change what ain't broke. [/QUOTE]
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