Description

Lew’s Custom Lite SLP Casting Reel

The Lew’s Custom Lite SLP Casting Reel is a premium, ultra-lightweight baitcasting reel engineered for anglers who demand maximum performance, exceptional casting precision, and all-day fishing comfort. Built on Lew’s renowned Super Low Profile (SLP) platform, this reel combines cutting-edge materials with tournament-proven technology to deliver outstanding smoothness, effortless handling, and superior durability. Whether you’re targeting trophy bass or refining finesse presentations, the Custom Lite SLP is designed to perform at the highest level.

Constructed around a one-piece aluminum frame with lightweight C45 carbon side plates, the Custom Lite SLP offers the perfect balance of strength, rigidity, and weight reduction. The compact SLP design sits naturally in the palm, reducing hand fatigue during extended fishing sessions while providing excellent control for precise casting and lure manipulation. Its lightweight construction also improves rod balance, making it ideal for anglers who spend long hours on the water.

At the heart of the reel is Lew’s advanced P2 Super Pinion system, which supports the pinion gear with a precision ball bearing to maintain perfect gear alignment under heavy loads. This technology minimizes friction, increases cranking efficiency, and extends gear life, ensuring smooth, reliable operation throughout years of use. Precision-cut hard-anodized aluminum Speed Gears provide consistent power transfer and exceptional durability for both finesse and power fishing techniques.

The Multi-Setting Brake (MSB) system combines externally adjustable magnetic braking with internally adjustable centrifugal braking, giving anglers complete control over spool performance. This dual-braking technology allows precise adjustments for different lure weights, fishing techniques, line types, and weather conditions, resulting in longer, more accurate casts while minimizing backlash. Whether skipping docks, pitching soft plastics, or making long casts with reaction baits, the Custom Lite SLP offers confidence on every cast.

A premium 11-bearing system (10 double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings plus 1 Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearing) delivers silky-smooth retrieves and instant anti-reverse engagement for solid hooksets. The reel is equipped with Lew’s Carbon Fiber Drag System, producing up to 20 pounds of maximum drag to provide consistent stopping power when battling trophy bass around heavy vegetation, docks, timber, and other challenging cover.

The lightweight 95mm carbon fiber handle reduces rotational weight while increasing cranking efficiency. Premium Winn Dri-Tac handle knobs provide a secure, comfortable grip in both wet and dry conditions, allowing anglers to maintain full control throughout the fight. Audible-click spool tension and star drag adjustments make fine-tuning quick and precise, while the integrated Speed Keeper hook keeper keeps lures securely stored between casts.

Available in multiple gear ratios, the Lew’s Custom Lite SLP is versatile enough for virtually every freshwater bass fishing technique. Lower gear ratios excel with crankbaits and spinnerbaits, while higher-speed models are ideal for jigs, Texas rigs, frogs, buzzbaits, flipping, pitching, and finesse presentations requiring fast line pickup and maximum sensitivity.

Combining premium materials, lightweight construction, advanced braking technology, and Lew’s trusted tournament engineering, the Lew’s Custom Lite SLP Casting Reel is an outstanding choice for anglers seeking elite-level performance without sacrificing comfort or durability.

Key Features

• One-piece aluminum frame with lightweight C45 carbon side plates
• Compact Super Low Profile (SLP) ergonomic design
• Ultra-lightweight construction for reduced fatigue
• 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 carbon fiber 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

• Tournament bass fishing
• Finesse baitcasting techniques
• Jig fishing
• Texas rig fishing
• Spinnerbait and chatterbait fishing
• Crankbait fishing
• Frogging
• Flipping and pitching
• Dock skipping
• General premium freshwater baitcasting applications