Description

Lew’s Custom Inshore Speed Spool SLP Casting Reel

The Lew’s Custom Inshore Speed Spool SLP Casting Reel is a premium low-profile baitcasting reel specifically engineered for anglers who pursue powerful inshore saltwater species while demanding the lightweight performance and casting precision of a tournament-grade freshwater reel. Combining corrosion-resistant components with Lew’s proven Super Low Profile (SLP) platform, this reel delivers exceptional durability, smooth operation, and reliable fish-fighting power in harsh coastal environments. Whether targeting redfish, speckled trout, snook, flounder, or striped bass, the Custom Inshore Speed Spool SLP is built to perform with confidence.

Constructed around a one-piece aluminum frame with lightweight C45 carbon side plates, the reel provides outstanding structural rigidity while minimizing overall weight. Its compact Super Low Profile design fits comfortably in the palm, reducing fatigue during long casting sessions while providing excellent control for accurate lure presentations around docks, grass flats, mangroves, oyster beds, and marshes.

Designed for saltwater durability, the Custom Inshore Speed Spool SLP features double-shielded stainless steel bearings and corrosion-resistant internal components that help withstand exposure to saltwater and humid coastal conditions. These premium materials ensure long-lasting performance while maintaining the smooth operation Lew’s reels are known for.

At the heart of the reel is Lew’s advanced P2 Super Pinion system, which supports the pinion gear with a precision ball bearing for improved gear alignment under heavy loads. This design minimizes friction, increases cranking efficiency, and extends gear life. Precision-cut hard-anodized aluminum Speed Gears provide exceptional strength and smooth power transfer when battling hard-fighting inshore fish.

Casting performance is enhanced by Lew’s proven Multi-Setting Brake (MSB) system, combining externally adjustable magnetic braking with internally adjustable centrifugal braking. This dual-brake technology allows anglers to fine-tune spool performance for various lure weights, wind conditions, and fishing techniques. Whether casting topwater plugs across shallow flats, skipping soft plastics beneath docks, or working paddle tails along marsh edges, the reel offers excellent casting distance and dependable backlash control.

The premium 11-bearing system (10 double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings plus 1 Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearing) delivers exceptionally smooth retrieves and instant anti-reverse hooksets. A powerful Carbon Fiber Drag System generates up to 20 pounds of maximum drag, providing the stopping power needed to control aggressive inshore predators while maintaining smooth, consistent drag pressure throughout the fight.

The reel is equipped with a lightweight 95mm bowed aluminum handle fitted with premium Winn Dri-Tac handle knobs, offering a secure grip in wet, salty conditions. Audible-click adjustments on the spool tension knob and star drag make on-the-water tuning quick and precise, while the integrated Speed Keeper hook keeper provides convenient lure storage between casts.

Available in multiple gear ratios, the Lew’s Custom Inshore Speed Spool SLP adapts to a wide variety of inshore fishing techniques. Faster gear ratios excel with topwater lures, jerkbaits, paddle tails, and soft plastics, while moderate-speed models are ideal for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, crankbaits, and swimbaits. Its corrosion-resistant construction also makes it suitable for anglers who fish both freshwater bass and coastal saltwater environments with a single premium reel.

Combining lightweight tournament performance, advanced casting technology, and saltwater-ready durability, the Lew’s Custom Inshore Speed Spool SLP Casting Reel is an outstanding choice for anglers seeking elite performance in demanding inshore conditions.

Key Features

• One-piece aluminum frame with lightweight C45 carbon side plates
• Compact Super Low Profile (SLP) ergonomic design
• Corrosion-resistant construction for inshore saltwater use
• Double-shielded stainless steel bearings
• P2 Super Pinion bearing-supported pinion gear
• Precision-cut hard-anodized aluminum Speed Gears
• Premium 11-bearing system (10 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 Zero Reverse clutch bearing)
• Multi-Setting Brake (MSB) dual braking system
• Carbon Fiber Drag System with up to 20 lb maximum drag
• Lightweight 95mm bowed aluminum handle
• Premium Winn Dri-Tac handle knobs
• Audible-click spool tension knob and star drag
• Integrated Speed Keeper hook keeper
• Available in multiple gear ratios

Best Applications

• Redfish fishing
• Speckled trout fishing
• Snook fishing
• Flounder fishing
• Striped bass fishing
• Light inshore saltwater fishing
• Topwater fishing
• Soft plastic fishing
• Dock and mangrove fishing
• Freshwater bass fishing