Lew's KVD LFS Reel Review & Comparison to the Lew's Speed Spool LFS

[@willtrax71]

Good review my friend and I have an LFS i picked up off eBay new without a box for 55 bucks from Debo’s recommendation and man it casts everything from 1/4 to 3/4 ounce etc. like a dream with surgical cast placement and I’m new to the modern Casting Reels with magnetic Brakes. Im glad to see a solid Review of a product that’s been actually time tested and not used once and reviewed trying to sell a product, thank you for that Honesty. Semper Fidelis

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you buddy! Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching! 👊

[@Bulldog_Fishing]

Since I started using reels with the Duel braking system, I will NEVER got back to a single brake system... Definately worth the extra charge, IMO.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Riddlemethisgaming]

Can I ask what u thought the big difference was? Less backlash..?

[@Bulldog_Fishing]

@@Riddlemethisgaming absolutely less backlash. You gain the ability to really tune your reel to you. If some else picked it up with your settings, trouble if the cast it.

[@Riddlemethisgaming]

@@Bulldog_Fishing sorry for asking another question but does that just mean the knob on the right and the 1-10 on the left or is it the ones that have the cap on that u have to take the brakes off..like all of mine just have the knob and the 1-10 thing

[@Bulldog_Fishing]

@@Riddlemethisgaming Good question. The knob on the right is a tension knob which does control some unspooling of the reel, however the brakes provide better control at higher forces when actually casting. The 1-10 is the magnetic brakes and can only provide a limited amount of control as magnets only have so much "attrability" to the metal around them. Centrifugal brakes (under the cap) apply more pressure the faster they spin, thus providing better control through out the casting process. Most anglers will go half on and half off until they get familiar with the braking system, then slowly turn off one or two for better, longer cast without backlashes.

[@dolloff33]

I've never backlashed my Speed Spool LFS, it's a great reel. I'm sure the KVD is as well. The knobs are definitely an upgrade. Those crappy, oddly shaped, slick knobs are my only complaint with the Speed Spool. I had to replace them with the Lew's winn knobs for $40, so might as well just get the KVD.

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on! 👊

[@bobbyhaney3534]

Great reel by Lew's and great review on it. I ended up getting the Hack Attack for that same price but liked what it offered a little more...and got a killer deal on it too.

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on! 👊

[@garylaney1333]

I was wondering about this reel, glad you explained it. Appreciate your videos

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure and I appreciate you watching! 👊

[@caroferg8857]

Hmmmm. I may ask for one for Christmas but I’m still wanting another shimano lol. Thanks TJ!

[@Oldbasshole]

It’s a great reel ! Casts light baits a mile and is just silky smooth. You won’t be disappointed

[@TackleJunky81]

I want another Shimano as well! 🤣

[@rocko112camaro]

Love that ruby red color.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Riddlemethisgaming]

I think it's candy apple 😍

[@arngreencare8955]

I use little to no braking. I learned to throw a baitcaster before there was a such thing as centrifugal braking on a reel, and I guess that's why. I usually run my drag to almost a free fall, and my magnetic is usually very low too, very rare do I go above 20 percent. Usually centrifugal is completely off.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@kevingenaw8241]

Love this reel. Performs well above expectations for the price. I have the 7.5:1. Will likely buy another in the 6.2 for cranking.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@stevesmith7164]

I like the duel braking system. Good video Jim

[@TackleJunky81]

💯 Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊

[@thomaskong5]

LFS is on sale for $75 and the KVD LFS is $115! I’d rather use the $40 on baits but that’s just me. I don’t think you can go wrong either way.

[@zachbartlett2829]

The fact that KVD left Quantum for lews, and has designed seemingly the same exact rods for Lews that he had with Quantum, shows that he really trusts and believes in those rods. I think alot of pros just design rods just to put their name on it.

[@frankfranzese5594]

And they are lighter weight w lews which is awesome. I had his deep cranking 7 10 rod from quantum. Loved it. But it was heavy

[@rvfishingyet]

Short and sweet. Solid review TJ!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you sir! 👊

[@williamwhitaker1101]

Just bought mine off BP’s website cause they went on sale, can’t wait to get it! Great review my man

[@TackleJunky81]

You'll dig it brother! Appreciate you watching! 👊

[@shanescott3168]

I bought a Lew's KVD reel from the outlet at Bass Pro in Springfield at a deep discount. I wasn't looking for another reel but couldn't pass it up. It is a very nice reel for all the reasons you mentioned. It also looks sharp in the maroon color. I have found it to cast far and retrieve smoothly. The only dilemma I have is there are really nice reels from Daiwa and Shimano in or near the $150 price range.

[@TackleJunky81]

Yup, definitely some competition at that price range. Appreciate you watching!

[@tonyhieunguyen350]

6years ago I bought a lews was disappointed said to my self never again. Bought 6 new lews reel this year. The sp is my favorite

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Patrick.J.Norman]

I have three and love them, only negative is they are on the heavy side. Other than that they are great!

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@charlesjune5078]

Dual brakes are definitely a most for me. Only exception is dawia reels I'm currently using a Revo gen ike and dawia tatula 100 . Both have been great

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@experimentalfishing1292]

got 3 different Lews reels..started with the Crush 4 years ago ( still works great) then got a Tournement Pro ( favourite) then I just got a BB1 Pro ( casts a mile but very finiky) I also have a Daiwa Tatula CT Type R

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@FishingThePNW]

TackleJunky but not a TackleSnob. Nice. Complete agree about the extra control on the dual braking system. I recently bought a Maverick casting reel and it could benefit from it. The spool is super free floating and will spin lightning fast. So I found that I have to use more than twice as much spool tension and braking on that reel than I need to on other reels. It was a bit tricky to set up initially but is a great casting reel.

[@TackleJunky81]

I'll have to check that reel out. The 13 fishing A2 was like that as well...I wish they would put the slide on all their reels. Appreciate you watching buddy! Hope all is well! 👊

[@MaineStreamFishing]

Great reels i have 2 of em and use em heavily! Such a small thing but i love the bait keeper so much

[@Grimey_Fishing]

Does it help in encounters with vicious herons? 😂

[@TackleJunky81]

💯 brother! 👊

[@bobjohnston5527]

I have the Quantum smoke S3 baitcaster with duel breaking system with three sets of breaking pins that make nine pins. Outside main breaking knob has 0 to 16. I keep it on 6

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@bobjohnston5527]

@@TackleJunky81 Thank you. I even have the Quantum smoke rod with micro line guides

[@warrenridout9496]

I agree, 6 speed reel is the deal, speed up or slow down but you still get the power through a sturdier gear. Great review. Did I miss the tatula svtw 70 in the 6 speed of course.

[@TackleJunky81]

💯 brother! I have that reel, but haven't even spooled it up yet.

[@Cornelius798]

I just ordered one yesterday, can't wait.

[@TackleJunky81]

You'll dig it! 👊

[@5.7.0bassin2]

Im with ya on the dual brakes.. I pretty much don't buy anything else the only time is if I buy a daiwa reel obvs they don't have the dual brakes.. I like my reels loose and I just feel with having those dual brakes just really helps that

[@TackleJunky81]

Yeah, Daiwa doesn't, but honestly they don't need it. They have a pretty killer system...especially with the SV spool.

[@envylures5770]

The reel is freakin Sweetah! Got one last season and now have a few more. The reel is silky smooth and out casts my other lews reel… beside my old BB1 reel… only complaint is it doesn’t have the standard lews crank handle grips on it. As for the rods the spinning rods are amazing!!!

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@johndynneson662]

I bought one. On sale Omnia fishing. Didn’t give it much time. Until I did. I wished I did. Awesome 4Wheel drive. Good casting reel. Getting more. General purpose reel. You’ll. Love them for the money 💰. Also I’ve looked in amateur bass tournaments bass boats and seen more than half their combos. With these reels rigged up. Also Brass gears !??!?? Minimal backlashes.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@lucasflint7491]

I do not have a kvd, but I do have a few lews Tournament MP's that I love. Maybe compare the two reels. I like the combat crank knobs.

[@TackleJunky81]

I'll check that one out.

[@marting7665]

Sweet tj were the same I don't care if its aluminium or graphite, I just love reels. The kvd reel is gorgeous.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Briarpatchblades]

I found a KVD reel on a KVD GC7 Flipping/Pitching several months ago at a pawn shop in absolute mint condition. $65!! Yep! Sometimes you get lucky! I'm probably what you'd call a Shimano fan boy, but I do have a couple Lew's that are good reels!

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on! 👊💪

[@phil2470]

I think the extra money for the reel is worth it also. You can't add the dual breaking system onto the cheaper reel so you will have buyers' remorse if you don't get the better reel initially. The TJ81 discount at Karls is pretty nice too since you get a free month of Karls to save even more than the $10 discount for the reel. I really like how well this reel casts. My favorite part of the reel is the color of the reel. I know it doesn't help me catch fish but I like the color of the reel a lot. It is pretty awesome and when you pair it with the KVD rod, you can't help but feel good about the purchase.

[@TackleJunky81]

I forgot to mention you get a $30 credit at Karl's as well when you purchase the KVD reel. Agreed 💯...it's a sharp looking combo! Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

The only difference between this reel and the tournament mp is the KVD reel has brass gears which I prefer over aluminum on the the tournament mp. Reels definitely worth the money

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@robertrieckenberg282]

good review of the KVD lfs reel I am interested in getting one to try

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on! 👊

[@jeffjones115]

Bass Pro has them on sale right now for $114. Picked one up today.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@aldeureaux5184]

Very good review (as usual). Thanks Jim!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you buddy! 👊

[@madison.outdoors]

Such a great color as well. Might put that on my Christmas list lol

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@mattbigchiefbradley1739]

I got my Kevin VanDam real on sale at Academy for $104. That’s the best $104 I ever spent it is worth the money it’s easy to set up. I highly recommend it I can’t wait to get the fishing rod to go with it later on, I’m excited to use it. I always watched Kevin Van Damme fish on TV. He is my idol he is my fishing hero. He’s just an awesome guy if you haven’t got one of his fishing reels go get one it’s worth the money

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on brother! 👊

[@etfishing661]

Awesome review brotha. I will definitely be buying this set up

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching brother! 👊

[@xDx0xUxGx]

I think KVD vs Tournament MP would be better comparison considering they have the same price. Otherwise, great video as always 👍

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on! Appreciate you watching! 👊

[@floydmayes4924]

I have been buying the Tournament MP baitcast reels. More gear ratios and alot lighter!

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@bobdavis7853]

As always Jim , good info. Enjoyed the video. 🎣

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊

[@chriscurtis8577]

Yes it is worth it with breaking cuz I think it will work better than anything

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Good review!!! I think the $50 extra is worth it!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!!

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching John! 👊

[@broncesmith7151]

Great review TJ, I am in the market for a new reel. Also a fan of dual breaking, and also Lew’s.I would love to have a high end real.. but struggle with spending much over a $150 bucks.. May just have to try it.. Keep up the good work.👍

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks man! I forgot to mention it in this video, but if you do purchase this reel at Karl's you'll get a $30 credit added to your account after purchase...plus my code gets you another $10 off, so really you'll get it for 110. Appreciate you watching buddy!

[@willtrax71]

Jim do you prefer the Tatula over the Lews KVD? I’m looking for a good second hand Reel and I’m seeing both for around 100 bucks like new on the eBay. I did get a Pro Qualifier Tournament Reel lol yes PQ Tournament with dual breaking and aluminum handle side plate and frame I believe for 24 bucks like new. I was so excited after I won the Bid I never noticed it was a SouthPaw Reel lol but man it’s nice and I’m trying to acclimate to Lefty.

[@MF-Rell]

I wish I would've known about the KVD before i bought the MP. I kept the MP even tho the clerk at academy gave me the wrong gear ratio. 🙄. Anyways I went back and bought the LFS and now even more pissed than before. I bought my 1st baitcaster right at 2 months ago and I've been able to skip Jigs(practice, practice)A.I.) but there's nothing better than the dual braking except DC. My next reel is probably going to be the DC after the bass boat purchase but anyways hate to be long winded but luv your channel bro. 🫡

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you! 👊

[@robertbrandywine]

I've got two Shimano Metanium DCs and a Shimano Scorpion DC, plus a Speed Spool LFS. There's something about the LFS that makes it harder for me to backlash! On the inside, the LFS is higher quality than the Scorpion, too.

[@MIKE57208]

I’ve got the 6.2 gear ratio and I liiike it a lot.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@joeperales7293]

Cool. Video bud !😎👍💈

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you! 👊

[@Roboworm99]

Nice job 👍🏼. Lews have always been underrated

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@rocko112camaro]

Really enjoy your unboxing vids and try to catch your vids on reel setups (finese, punching, topwater, etc...) when I can. Right now getting ready to switch over to crappie fishing here in Ar. As alot of people I know here. Any suggestions for bass lures that could be used? Maybe a possible vid. Later,

[@TackleJunky81]

I'm always catching white crappie on crankbaits and spinnerbaits.

[@yourmomma2995]

i used to use reels with dual brakes, went back to magnetic only and never looked back.

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on! 👊

[@garyk76]

Sevens is best gear ratio all around unless throwing cranks honestly a seven has more torque and power than you think it has I've caught bass over 10 lps on a 7's gear ratio reels

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Altered76]

I see a lot of comments on the dual brakes but didn't see anyone saying the extra $ was worth it mainly for the pinion support. Is it not noticeable? I recall when the dual support reels started hitting the market it was a big deal but I haven't tried one yet. Just wondering if its one of those deals where its a selling point more than a functional help.

[@TackleJunky81]

💯 a bearing supported pinion is worth it, but it comes stock on both of those reel. The main difference between the 2 and what you're paying extra for is the dual brakes. Appreciate you watching buddy. 👊

[@Altered76]

@@TackleJunky81 Ohh makes sense I didn’t know it was on both reels. Thanks for clarifying.

[@seanpatun9875]

I have this and love it man!

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@braylenhaney8178]

This might be a bad question but does it matter which 2 out of the 4 brakes you use? I have never had dual brakes on a reel. Just want to learn more about it!

[@TackleJunky81]

No, but whichever you pick, just pick the one across from it as well. I'll link another video down below on setting up dual braking. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ28dJqirsp1rLssi=R4j8jqYdX2k5ZNt4

[@braylenhaney8178]

@@TackleJunky81 Hey i appreciate the help! Thank you!

[@TackleJunky81]

​@@braylenhaney8178 My pleasure and thanks for watching! 👊

[@brianlee9074]

Good review sir. Thanks for the info. Dual breaking is definitely better, so it's sounds like it's worth the money. ✌🏻😎🎣

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you buddy! 👊

[@timhafley5177]

Put carbon fiber drag washers in Them pro qualifier it'll do fine.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@jimmoore8606]

Could not agree more differently worth the price.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks TJ. First time on your videos. Enjoy your no nonsense approach. I own quite a few single brake reels and soon or later your not paying attention or wind gets up BAM your picking and cursing. Mono not a real problem floro you may have just burned a spot on your line. So if you are spending 20$ or more a spool for line go with dual brakes. I hope you stick around!

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Read a couple reviews, did not know you are a Marine, I take back anything nice I said. Just kidding ex NAVY here. Thanks for your service!

[@TackleJunky81]

@@kevinbeaudean704 I was never in the service, however I do appreciate your service. 👊

[@TackleJunky81]

Hey Kevin, appreciate you checking out the channel and I totally agree with you! Hope all is well and thanks for watching! 👊

[@alejandroquiros2910]

The 2 braiking system is the best have abue revo sx 2 braiking system great reels any reels wuith 2 braiking system is great head windy days work great 👍

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@ItzTuko]

@tacklejunky81 should I get the Lews kvd lfs or a Daiwa talula ct?

[@TackleJunky81]

That's a tough one, but I'd give the edge to the CT.

[@ItzTuko]

@@TackleJunky81 decided to go with a Daiwa Tatula elite 8:1.1 gear ratio thanks to one of your other videos and I heard good things about the mojo bass so I went with a 7”1 medium heavy fast 2 piece since my car is small, the thing is it’s my only rod and real and while I catch most of my fish with senkos and creature baits I also love throwing chatter baits and some times spinner baits, but I just got a kayak and want to throw frogs on Lilly pads, they don’t look super thick though, do you think I can get away with it? If so what braid strength should I go for? I was thinking 50 for frogging but not sure if that would defeat the purpose of the casting distance the elite is made for aswell as affect my other lures even though I could always add a fluro carbon leader if needed. Thanks and I love your videos btw!

[@TackleJunky81]

@ItzTuko You'll be fine with 40 or 50lb...braid diameter is pretty small.

[@dickiehoskins9835]

Great video

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you sir! 👊

[@5.7.0bassin2]

And the moment they came out with that kvd reel I said this is what the reg lfs should have been other companies have dual brakes and at $99 or even $130 but not lews they jack their prices

[@TackleJunky81]

Yup, 💯!

[@benjiphillips2016]

I'm sure these reels are built well, but try an abu Garcia silver series or black max series for around sixty dollars. You will not be disappointed. It's your money.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@jerryg957]

Do you have any idea why this real keeps getting discounted, I've seen it as low as $ 89. Lew's normally don't discount their reels as a rule. Want one of these but the pricing is really putting me off. I have several ( more than several Lew reels )Thanks in advance !

[@TackleJunky81]

No clue, but for that price I'd keep buying them.

[@dink_no_stink_fishing]

Where did you see it at that price. Cheapest Ives seen $120

[@jerryg957]

@@dink_no_stink_fishing Walmart sold out. Bass pro 114.

[@garyk76]

Bearing count don't matter to me is more where they put aluminum frames does matter to me I've seen to many graphite frames break

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@chrisdizzle313]

I need to buy one now…or three lol.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@davidarwood6264]

😅 got one from a place called Smoky Mountain Guns and Ammo for 50% off retail. They are not carrying fishing gear anymore. Who knew they did anyway. 😂

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on! 👊💪

[@Riddlemethisgaming]

Man I can't tell u how bad I want a KVD combo..if i had the cash I'd trash all my rods and have 10 of em on my front deck 😎

[@TackleJunky81]

Definitely a sweet combo! 👊💪

[@Riddlemethisgaming]

@@TackleJunky81 ya man love that candy apple red ..haven't had the pleasure of using one yet..just got my 1st bass boat..nothing fancy 176xt Stratos..but I'm definitely hooked and just want the best of the best..already done 2 tournament on Chickamauga and placed 4th and 9th..I still have no idea what I'm doing..just got lucky

[@TackleJunky81]

@@Riddlemethisgaming There you go man! Take it a day at a time and have fun. Build your arsenal a little bit at a time.

[@retflo2583]

Looks good

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Jessica37323]

Lews uses to make bass pro shop reels. Made in Korea

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@BassGeek]

Yes I hate the reel speeds they offer. They make me crazy.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Daniel_Tucker]

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[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Bassman74]

Definitely not a fan myself

[@Orlosthedruid]

Bearings, bearings, blah blah blah....my @$$. I have a damn Abu Garcia 5500C3 and a 6500C4 that I got in the damn late 80's-early 90's and they fish SALTWATER for Spec's and Redfish, drum, whiting, Pompano, sharks, Sheepsheads, and whatever else I can get a hook into. In nearly 35 years of ownership, Ive replaced the PAWL once, all the bearings, and drag washers with carbon-fiber washers. Those reels and sitting on my left side, In a drawer, wrapped up, cleaned and oiled, and ready for my next trip down to Padre Island. You people out there spend too much and buy crap. You focus on bearing count and not true quality. Grumble, mumble, mumble, grumble.......wheres my dang coffee cup? Anyone seen my glasses? I need to take my pills.

[@alexlenz2361]

Yes - you need to take your medication!

[@jessemrieg7317]

That’s the difference in a bass fisherman and a steelhead and salmon angler. “I really don’t care what kind of specs it has, if I like it I like it”. Try to land a chinook with a nylon framed reel. Start catching big fish, you’ll start paying very close attention.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching! 👊