Lews Mach 2 Spinning Reel Review and Field Test

[@TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures]

Beautiful spot & GREAT review! I got a couple gently used Mach 2's from my local 'Ma & Pa' Bait shop guy in 2021. I simply can't say enough about how much I love these reels. They're smooth as silk & tough as nails. I'm re-spooling one of them as we speak on this cold dreary winter day. New Sub from Indiana!

[@imotogoon9168]

Honestly love the Lews Mach series in general. I own the mach smash in spinning/casting and have used the mach 1,2 and Crush as well all really good. Great video man tight lines !

[@ryanmeeker7750]

Best review I’ve seen in a while answers everything I wanted to know

[@michaelrichardson6285]

Cool I have noticed Lew's is getting right in there with daiwa and Shimano

[@kevo597]

I’m looking for a good finesse combo that’s not over 250 the Mach 2 looks promising forsure

[@Man_Cave]

Now Lew's has the 3rd Generation Mach 2, but neglect to tell the customers what the changers are.

[@kevingrandke6075]

What rod is that, and where did you get it?

[@fififornow8031]

What lb braid line u use?

[@Devjowya]

It won’t let me spool the real with braided and I’m new to it so how would I be able to?

[@davboston]

If you have dishes with a Shimano reel, how does Lews compare?

[@inteljumperxx]

What lb braid do you have on there

[@cooper_crews22]

How many yards of line you think I should use on a 20 lb braid

[@Devjowya]

I’m having trouble spooling it how do I do it?

[@bigbassintv4523]

I had a reactor combo but the rod broke on the 4th day with 😭

[@robcoscia80]

"Double anodized" literally just means they anodized in one color on some parts and another on the rest. Anodizing something twice wont do anything. Other than that, great review. just picked one up today and really looking forward to using it.

[@adamwright1619]

What braid do you recommend?

[@sweatystreak0910]

how much line should i put on it with 15lb braid?

[@nicholaszimmerman3355]

Love the video! What size braid did you use?

[@bluecollaroutdoors5556]

It is 15 lb braid

[@MRice901]

Can you switch the handle to the right side and is the rod 1 piece?

[@bluecollaroutdoors5556]

Yes the handle can be switched to either side, and the rod is a one piece

[@jarednash1633]

Did you purchase the combo as a whole or reel and rod separately? I’m having trouble finding the gen 2 rod but can find the reel. Any help on where you purchased yours?

[@bluecollaroutdoors5556]

This video is only based on the Mach 2 reel, the rod I’m using in this video is not a Mach rod, but it is the Lews Reactor rod which can be found at Walmart. They actually sell the reactor combo which is a great choice. I hope this helps.

[@sirdockery5972]

What does the little switch do on the front of the reel?

[@bluecollaroutdoors5556]

It allows the reel to free spin

[@maxs4986]

what line do you use ive seen many people using the same line on that reel just interested because i guess its the best for that reel.

[@bluecollaroutdoors5556]

It is just spiderwire moss green braid. I normally use 15lb, yea it works great with this reel.

[@maxs4986]

@@bluecollaroutdoors5556 also do you run a leader I heard that you need one while using braid

[@Willgking]

Nice catches, I got mine today I’m new to fishing. Did you use weights ?

[@bluecollaroutdoors5556]

Thanks man, with the tubes I was using 3/16 oz tube jigs, and the Ned rigs have a 1/5 oz Ned head.

[@sirdockery5972]

How do you make the reel cast lighter lures

[@bluecollaroutdoors5556]

To be able to throw most lighter lures this will require you to use lighter test line. I have found that for most bass lures with this reel 10 lb braid and leader will get the job done.

[@sirdockery5972]

@@bluecollaroutdoors5556 thank you!

[@kennyg3192]

The newest 2023 line ofMach 2 are better, and lighter. They’re all black no yellow in it just like the original mach2 is better than a generations 2 combo

[@Man_Cave]

Lew's has a habit of discontinuing their best spinning reels. I have a Lew's SSG with 10 bearings, 6:2-1 ratio reel that holds 185 yds of 12 lb test. They discontinued it after a short period of time and they also discontinued the reel in this video.

[@ADKyakman]

BS bro I’ve been through 3 since July 2023 it’s now December 2024 and I’ve made 3 warranty claims on the 200 size. It seizes up and grinds bad after just a few outings, needs more maintenance and attention than any other reel I own even ones at half the price, some even less. I wanted to like it. But it’s trash. I catch 3lb+ riversmallmouth in decent numbers multiple times a week and also fish a couple grass lakes with some decent 2-3lb+ LMB. The smallmouth alone bend out the gears in these reels. After hooking into a 6-7-8 pound carp the gears are toast. Horrible value for the money.way overpriced and you’ll be giving you kids trash , you want your kids having reliable gear .. the Shimano sienna is a better reel than this at 1/3rd the price. I can show you 4 3rd gen models that are all toast. They grind, anti reverse broke when I never used it, it’s just trash