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 Lew's Bb1 issue
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07/19/22 09:44 PM
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 349
Tiltedtitan
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Recently purchased a BB1 pro. I still have time to take it back to Dick's. I was expecting it to be a very fluid reel as I have several other Lew's that are the mag force reels. But it seems like it was really tight. No matter how I adjusted the drag, it wanted to spool up. I was just wondering what your experience has been? Because I am tempted to just take it back and get a different model. But didn't know if you had had the same experience and if there is a small tweak that I can make. I also cracked the brake cover open, and the gear inside did not have any grease on it. But I wasn't going to touch that because it's brand new and if I was going to take it back I didn't want to alter it. Any thoughts?
Last edited by Tiltedtitan; 07/20/22 12:49 AM.
Pastor Tim
Be Relentless.
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Re: Lew's Bb1 issue
[Re: Tiltedtitan]
#14424693
07/19/22 10:11 PM
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Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 2,101
dk2429
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Few things...
1- Take it back to Dick's and get your money back
2- Go to a sports store that is not anti-2A and get you a 13 Fishing Concept A or Concept C and call it done.
Last edited by dk2429; 07/19/22 10:12 PM.
Majek 22 Extreme/225 Optimax Pro XS hauled by a 2500HD Duramax
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Re: Lew's Bb1 issue
[Re: Tiltedtitan]
#14424733
07/19/22 10:48 PM
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 52,178
Trickster
Super Freak
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Super Freak
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Never had an issue with the 5 that I have. But I purchased mine 7-8 years ago.
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Re: Lew's Bb1 issue
[Re: Tiltedtitan]
#14424816
07/19/22 11:51 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
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grout-scout
TFF Guru
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Lews seem to be hit or miss, I have some that I really like and they cast well. Then I had some that I ended up throwing in the trashcan because they were so horrible.
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Re: Lew's Bb1 issue
[Re: Tiltedtitan]
#14424824
07/19/22 11:58 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
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ezbassin
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Take it back and swap it for another one. Something is wrong with that particular one. Mine have all been great reels and I have a bunch of them.
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Re: Lew's Bb1 issue
[Re: Tiltedtitan]
#14425149
07/20/22 01:21 PM
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,930
Tx Tree Grower
Extreme Angler
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I have several BB1's I really like. I have one that was a gift that is just like you are describing. I have never been able to get any casting distance out of it.
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Re: Lew's Bb1 issue
[Re: Tiltedtitan]
#14425253
07/20/22 02:39 PM
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Posts: 536
Reel Addict
Pro Angler
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I have several of the original BB1 Pro and the new version. They are all very smooth. Take it back and exchange for a new one.
PB 8.98 (Big Bass Splash Rayburn)
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Re: Lew's Bb1 issue
[Re: grout-scout]
#14425262
07/20/22 02:43 PM
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flashman252
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Lews seem to be hit or miss, I have some that I really like and they cast well. Then I had some that I ended up throwing in the trashcan because they were so horrible. Seems to be my experience as well with Lews. I have a couple still in the boat that have been absolute work horses but have since not bought any the last few years because they haven't been as good as others.
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