Description

Lew’s Custom Lite SS Spinning Reel

The Lew’s Custom Lite SS Spinning Reel is a premium finesse-focused spinning reel engineered for anglers who demand ultra-lightweight performance, exceptional smoothness, and maximum efficiency in line management. Designed as part of the Custom Lite family, the “SS” (Shallow Spool) version is purpose-built for anglers using braided line or lighter finesse setups, eliminating the need for backing and reducing unnecessary line waste.

Built with a feather-light Tanso Tech frame, sideplate, and skeletal rotor, the Custom Lite SS delivers outstanding strength while maintaining one of the lightest reel weights in its class. This ultra-light construction significantly reduces fatigue during long casting sessions and enhances sensitivity, allowing anglers to detect subtle bites with greater precision.

A key innovation of the SS model is its shallow spool design, which optimizes line capacity for finesse fishing. This design allows anglers to spool only the necessary amount of line, improving efficiency, reducing cost, and maintaining optimal spool performance for light-line techniques.

Inside, the reel features a premium 11-bearing system (10+1) that provides ultra-smooth operation and consistent retrieve performance. Combined with Lew’s precision-machined aluminum gears, the reel delivers smooth, controlled cranking power ideal for finesse presentations and technical fishing situations.

The Custom Lite SS also incorporates a hybrid carbon drag system, offering smooth startup inertia and steady pressure during fights with aggressive fish. This drag system is designed to balance finesse sensitivity with enough stopping power for bass, walleye, trout, and other freshwater species.

With a high-speed 6.2:1 gear ratio, the reel ensures fast line pickup and quick slack recovery, making it highly effective for techniques such as:

• Ned rigs
• Drop shot rigs
• Finesse swimbaits
• Small crankbaits
• Soft plastic presentations

Additional premium features include:

• Tanso Tech lightweight frame and rotor
• Shallow spool system for braid efficiency
• 11-bearing smooth system (10+1)
• Machined aluminum drive gear
• Hybrid carbon drag system
• Braid-ready anodized aluminum spool
• Titanium-coated line roller
• Reversible aluminum handle
• EVA or custom grip knob
• Lightweight finesse-balanced design

Key Features

• Ultra-light Tanso Tech construction
• Shallow spool for braid efficiency
• Smooth 11-bearing system
• Hybrid carbon drag system
• High-speed 6.2:1 gearing
• Machined aluminum gears
• Lightweight skeletal rotor
• Precision finesse performance design

Performance Overview

The Lew’s Custom Lite SS Spinning Reel is widely regarded as a specialized finesse reel built for efficiency, sensitivity, and lightweight performance. Anglers appreciate its ability to reduce line waste while maintaining premium smoothness and control.

Its shallow spool concept and ultra-light frame make it especially popular among finesse bass anglers who prioritize sensitivity and precision over heavy-duty power. Overall, it delivers an excellent combination of lightweight engineering, smooth retrieve performance, and modern finesse efficiency, making it one of the more innovative spinning reels in Lew’s Custom Lite lineup.