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 Lew SP skipping reel
#14029791
06/12/21 07:43 PM
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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 4,598
spacejunkie
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Any reviews?
Hot weather is here and I've got a lake close by that has a lot of docks that I can fish for couple of hours and come home. Thinking of getting one and learning how to skip and beat the heat.
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: spacejunkie]
#14030910
06/13/21 10:11 PM
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 11,008
BigDozer66
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Any reviews?
Hot weather is here and I've got a lake close by that has a lot of docks that I can fish for couple of hours and come home. Thinking of getting one and learning how to skip and beat the heat. I haven't seen any reviews on them specifically. I was thinking I would pick one up and then someone mentioned that Daiwa makes one as well. Still haven't gotten one but it is on the list of things to get when I catch them on sale! 
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: BigDozer66]
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06/14/21 02:30 AM
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grandbassslayer
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Any reviews?
Hot weather is here and I've got a lake close by that has a lot of docks that I can fish for couple of hours and come home. Thinking of getting one and learning how to skip and beat the heat. I haven't seen any reviews on them specifically. I was thinking I would pick one up and then someone mentioned that Daiwa makes one as well. Still haven't gotten one but it is on the list of things to get when I catch them on sale! Doubt it goes on sale, they can't keep them in stock, everytime I go looking for them they are out.
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: spacejunkie]
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06/14/21 02:34 AM
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wh2004
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I have the daiwa Elite P/F but I don't think it's great for skipping.
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: spacejunkie]
#14031274
06/14/21 04:23 AM
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triton_21
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I’ve had one for about 5 months now and love it. The 40 yard spool (with 20# flour) makes skipping a lot easier. I tried laying tape down on the spool on other reels to stop backlashes, but now you dont have too, plus it has the power to handle heavy line. Great reels if you can get your hands on one.
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: spacejunkie]
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06/14/21 12:45 PM
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JC1965
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I dont do a bunch of skipping but I wanted one for docks so I got the Kastking version and it works well, no spool overrun when skipping, easy to setup and use...plus it was cheap, so far no issues with it.
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: grandbassslayer]
#14031743
06/14/21 06:11 PM
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spacejunkie
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Still haven't gotten one but it is on the list of things to get when I catch them on sale! [/quote] Doubt it goes on sale, they can't keep them in stock, everytime I go looking for them they are out.[/quote] Yup there is a short supply of them. Can't find one in a store anywhere around me.
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: spacejunkie]
#14032781
06/15/21 04:40 PM
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FewJr
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Youll love it. But its not gonna work till u get good at skipping. Just a waste of money if ur not going to practice
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: spacejunkie]
#14032789
06/15/21 04:48 PM
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T Bird
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Skipping a bait under a dock is an art.
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-47849-80883-111.jpg) USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: T Bird]
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06/15/21 05:11 PM
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wh2004
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Skipping a bait under a dock is an art. It’s tough. That’s why I do It with a spinning reel! Lol
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: spacejunkie]
#14033250
06/16/21 12:15 AM
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spacejunkie
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Well if anyone has one and doesn't like it PM me.
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: spacejunkie]
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06/16/21 12:32 AM
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ezbassin
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I love Lews reels and have a bunch of them but I like the Daiwa reel made for skipping better than the Lews. Any Daiwa Tatula SV TW works great for skipping.
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: spacejunkie]
#14033516
06/16/21 04:12 AM
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grout-scout
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Tackle Warehouse shows to have at least 5 in stock.
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: ezbassin]
#14033524
06/16/21 04:38 AM
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Skeeterjoe
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I agree with this 100%. I can skip with pretty much any of my Lews, but the Tatula is way more forgiving. You’ll want to have a pretty fast tip rod too. Makes it easier, but practice is the key. I spent my lunch hour for about 3 straight months learning to skip. It pays to also learn to skip backhanded too. Good luck with whatever setup you get. It’s a blast once you get the hang of it.
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Re: Lew SP skipping reel
[Re: spacejunkie]
#14033805
06/16/21 02:48 PM
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Matt Webb
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Just curious what's the best way to practice skipping off the water? I spent plenty of time pitching int he back yard but would love to work on my skipping some too
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