Description

Lew’s Custom Pro Gen 3 Casting Reel

The Lew’s Custom Pro Gen 3 Casting Reel is one of Lew’s most refined and technologically advanced low-profile baitcasting reels, engineered for anglers who demand uncompromising performance in tournament and recreational fishing. Built with premium materials and cutting-edge reel technology, the third-generation Custom Pro delivers exceptional smoothness, lightweight handling, precision casting, and impressive fish-fighting power. Whether you’re targeting trophy bass in competitive events or enjoying weekend trips on the water, the Custom Pro Gen 3 is designed to elevate every cast and retrieve.

At the heart of the reel is a one-piece aluminum frame paired with lightweight C45 carbon side plates, creating a rigid yet lightweight platform that minimizes flex while maximizing durability. The ergonomic low-profile design sits comfortably in the hand, reducing fatigue during long days of casting and improving overall control for accurate presentations.

The reel features Lew’s advanced P2 Super Pinion system, which supports the pinion gear with a precision ball bearing to maintain optimal gear alignment under load. This technology reduces friction, enhances cranking efficiency, and extends gear life, ensuring consistently smooth operation even after countless hours on the water. Precision-cut hard-anodized aluminum Speed Gears provide outstanding strength and efficient power transfer for dependable long-term performance.

Casting precision is enhanced by Lew’s Multi-Setting Brake (MSB) system, which combines externally adjustable magnetic braking with internally adjustable centrifugal braking. This dual-brake design allows anglers to fine-tune spool control for various lure weights, line types, and weather conditions, resulting in longer, more accurate casts with minimal backlash. Whether you’re skipping docks, pitching jigs, or launching crankbaits, the Custom Pro Gen 3 delivers confidence on every cast.

A premium 11-bearing system (10 double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings plus 1 Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearing) ensures exceptionally smooth retrieves and instant anti-reverse hooksets. The reel’s Carbon Fiber Drag System generates up to 20 pounds of maximum drag, providing powerful, consistent pressure for controlling aggressive bass around heavy vegetation, docks, timber, and other challenging structure.

The lightweight 95mm carbon fiber handle further reduces rotational weight while improving cranking efficiency. Premium Winn Dri-Tac handle knobs offer exceptional grip and comfort in both wet and dry conditions, while audible-click adjustments on the spool tension knob and star drag provide precise tuning during changing fishing conditions. Lew’s integrated Speed Keeper hook keeper securely stores lures between casts for added convenience.

Available in multiple gear ratios, the Custom Pro Gen 3 adapts to virtually every freshwater bass fishing technique. Lower-speed models excel with crankbaits and spinnerbaits, while high-speed versions are ideal for jigs, Texas rigs, frogs, buzzbaits, flipping, pitching, and other presentations requiring rapid line retrieval. Its lightweight construction also makes it an excellent option for finesse baitcasting applications where sensitivity and balance are critical.

Combining premium materials, advanced braking technology, exceptional smoothness, and Lew’s tournament-proven engineering, the Lew’s Custom Pro Gen 3 Casting Reel delivers elite-level performance for anglers seeking one of the finest baitcasting reels in the Lew’s lineup.

Key Features

• One-piece aluminum frame with lightweight C45 carbon side plates
• Compact ergonomic low-profile design
• 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
• Jig fishing
• Texas rig fishing
• Spinnerbait and chatterbait fishing
• Crankbait fishing
• Frogging
• Flipping and pitching
• Dock skipping
• Finesse baitcasting techniques
• General premium freshwater baitcasting applications