Description

Lew’s Custom Pro Gen 2 Spinning Reel

The Lew’s Custom Pro Gen 2 Spinning Reel is a premium tournament-grade spinning reel engineered for anglers who demand lightweight performance, exceptional smoothness, and refined fish-fighting control. Designed as one of the flagship freshwater spinning reels in Lew’s lineup, the Custom Pro Gen 2 combines advanced lightweight materials, precision-machined gearing, and high-end drag technology to deliver elite-level performance for bass fishing, finesse presentations, and light inshore applications.

Built around a lightweight aluminum frame and sideplate, the Custom Pro Gen 2 provides outstanding rigidity and long-term durability while maintaining a lightweight feel for all-day fishing comfort. The rigid frame construction helps maintain precise gear alignment under load, contributing to smoother retrieves and improved cranking power during fights with larger fish.

One of the reel’s standout features is the C60 carbon skeletal rotor, designed to reduce rotational weight while increasing sensitivity and startup smoothness. This lightweight rotor design enhances balance and responsiveness, making the reel highly effective for finesse fishing techniques requiring precise lure control and subtle bite detection.

Internally, the reel features a premium 11-bearing system (10+1 or 11+1 depending on model listing) with double-shielded stainless steel bearings that deliver exceptionally smooth operation and refined oscillation. Lew’s also incorporates its Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearing, providing instant anti-reverse engagement for solid hooksets and improved fish control.

The Custom Pro Gen 2 is equipped with a precision-machined aluminum drive gear, engineered to provide long-term durability, smooth retrieves, and consistent cranking power. Combined with Lew’s proprietary Speed Lube treatment, the reel maintains smooth performance and gear efficiency under varying fishing conditions.

Another major highlight is the reel’s hybrid carbon drag system, designed to provide smooth startup inertia and powerful stopping capability. Depending on reel size, the drag system can deliver up to 24 pounds of drag pressure, making it capable of handling aggressive freshwater fish and light inshore species while still offering finesse-level control.

The reel also features a high-speed 6.2:1 gear ratio, allowing rapid line pickup and quick slack recovery for bass fishing techniques such as:

• Drop shot rigs
• Ned rigs
• Soft plastics
• Jerkbaits
• Swimbaits
• Shakey heads
• Finesse jig presentations

Additional premium features include:

• Aluminum frame and sideplate
• C60 carbon skeletal rotor
• Premium 11-bearing system
• Precision-machined aluminum drive gear
• Hybrid carbon drag system
• High-speed 6.2:1 retrieve ratio
• Double-anodized braid-ready aluminum spool
• One-piece aluminum handle
• Contoured Pro Power handle knob
• Speed Lube performance treatment
• Lightweight tournament-ready construction

Key Features

• Lightweight aluminum body construction
• Ultra-smooth 11-bearing system
• C60 carbon skeletal rotor
• Hybrid carbon drag system
• High-speed 6.2:1 gearing
• Machined aluminum drive gear
• Braid-ready anodized aluminum spool
• One-piece aluminum handle
• Pro Power grip knob
• Tournament-level finesse performance

Performance Overview

The Lew’s Custom Pro Gen 2 Spinning Reel is widely regarded as one of Lew’s most refined freshwater spinning reels. Anglers frequently praise its lightweight feel, excellent balance, smooth retrieve performance, and strong drag system for finesse and bass fishing applications.

Community feedback often compares the Custom Pro Gen 2 with similarly priced Shimano and Daiwa reels. Many anglers appreciate its lightweight aluminum construction and smoothness, while others continue to prefer Shimano or Daiwa based on personal brand preference and long-term reliability experiences.

Overall, the Lew’s Custom Pro Gen 2 Spinning Reel delivers an exceptional combination of lightweight tournament-ready construction, refined smoothness, powerful drag performance, and finesse-oriented responsiveness, making it an excellent choice for serious freshwater anglers seeking premium spinning reel performance.