TW reviews getting to me

[agggh]

The more and more I read about the lews tourney pro, the more I want it. I usually dont pay attention to reviews, but the lews tourney pro reviews say its better than cores!

How would you guys say it compares to a chronarch 50, casting-wise? I dont really care about anything other than casting to tell you the truth.

I have a revo premier, if anyone can compare it to that for reference.

[ec1]

I own a Patriarch XT (Very close to the revo premier) and then a Lews TP.
I think the Patriarch casts better IMO, but not by much if at all.

The braking system is downed to only 4 centrifrugal brakes vs the 6 on the Patriarch. In general, both are very good reels.

To be honest, I'd really like to see a side by side comparison with the BPS JM carbonlite vs the Lews TP. They are so similar, and I wonder if the cheaper carbonlite can actually outperform the Lews.
If someone can confirm that, I'll be getting one maybe 2 carbonlites this year.

[agggh]

From TW


Comments: Unbelievable control, with two brake system you can throw light or heavy baits with easy adjustments. Outcasts my big $ reels by 25 yards. Unbelieveable!!!


From: Bobby: Tulsa, OK

By 25 yards, really?! That would be insane.

I like how he dosent mention which "big $ reels" hes comparing them to either.

[agggh]

I own a Patriarch XT (Very close to the revo premier) and then a Lews TP.
I think the Patriarch casts better IMO, but not by much if at all.

The braking system is downed to only 4 centrifrugal brakes vs the 6 on the Patriarch. In general, both are very good reels.

To be honest, I'd really like to see a side by side comparison with the BPS JM carbonlite vs the Lews TP. They are so similar, and I wonder if the cheaper carbonlite can actually outperform the Lews.
If someone can confirm that, I'll be getting one maybe 2 carbonlites this year.

Thank you, that was what I was looking for. I was just wondering if I was missing out on something, based on the reviews.

[dragon1]

Take it with a grain of salt. If you take some time to read reviews on different brand reels (I am only assuming that you may have not?)...you will be "assured" that there is no brand better, no matter the price, regardless of your personal experience with these other brands. NOT just in terms of the price & application category of the "reviewed" reel itself; but in Brand A being superior overall to any other brand.

For me, the biggest deterrent to reading these TW reviews (and elsewhere); is the many times less than masterful use of the English language.

[facelessnewsouth]

As far as reviews go, I don't trust any reviews on any store site. I'd much rather ask for impressions here, or from those that have actually used the reel, and not base my decisions on the opinions of some guy who may or may not have a comprehensive knowledge of tackle, who may or may not have another agenda, or who may or may not have actually used the product. Sure, you can get that here too, but at least here theres a level of accountability and a public discourse where things can be proven or disproven.

[dragon1]

As far as reviews go, I don't trust any reviews on any store site. I'd much rather ask for impressions here, or from those that have actually used the reel, and not base my decisions on the opinions of some guy who may or may not have a comprehensive knowledge of tackle, who may or may not have another agenda, or who may or may not have actually used the product. Sure, you can get that here too, but at least here theres a level of accountability and a public discourse where things can be proven or disproven.

Well said and very good points.

[USA-RET]

I usually check reviews on a number of websites and then only believe half of what I read. You'll start to see trends in comments by the contributors where strengths and/or shortfalls start to manifest for each reel you investigate.

Then ask the question here

[Frenzy]

I don't have any 50 size shimano's so can't comment on that. I have curado 201e's, a revo skt, and a tourney pro.
I really like the tourney pro but I think it has very similar performace to other reels I have. It's light and feels good in my hand. It takes a little more adjusting to get it dialed in than my 201's or revo. Honestly out of the 3 my revo skt is my favorite, which is basically a premier. I just wish lew's or abu would offer 7:1 ratios on those 2 reels, since they don't I'll be sticking with my 201's for most of my fishing.

[damian_megabass]

As far as reviews go, I don't trust any reviews on any store site. I'd much rather ask for impressions here, or from those that have actually used the reel, and not base my decisions on the opinions of some guy who may or may not have a comprehensive knowledge of tackle, who may or may not have another agenda, or who may or may not have actually used the product. Sure, you can get that here too, but at least here theres a level of accountability and a public discourse where things can be proven or disproven.

QFT! Stopped reading so called reviews for a while, I rely on TT

Funny thing is Sunline Metan seems to sell their lines quick but no reviews..... Maybe someone should write one up

[bemo]

I agree that you need to take others opinions as only one piece of the whole story but in the case I think the tourney pro reviews are pretty spot on. There is a reason why people rave about these reels. I have several and think its an amazing reel for the money.

[KCL655321]

I usually go for consensus & ignore the super great & super terrible reviews(especially when they suggest another brand, bias confirmed) dripping with hyperbole when trying to gauge equipment I'm considering. I've had some trouble with my TPs casting, like today I was getting backlashes on my recently purchased TP1S, but when I was flipping pins with the sideplate open, I noticed the inside of the sideplate looked super oily. Wiped that down & it started controlling perfectly after that with a 1/4oz lipless. I really like my TPs, very comparable to the Revos I have($199.99 & higher models), although if the 7oz STXes are in the pipeline, I'll probably not be buying anymore TPs in the future, since I like my Revos more.

[OhioChamp183]

[dragon1]

LOL...I dig the pic. The model surely does have a nicely manicured thumb, eh?

[robchik04]

A friend of mine has two and both took a dump on him. Forgot the exact issue, but Lew's stepped up and replaced them no charge and sent him some goodies as well. The turn around time was nearly non-existent as i believe they sent him two fresh reels and he returned his two busted ones.

he's not had a problem since!