Skipping Jigs. No Thumb Needed. No Backlashes. Seriously. - Lew's Pro SP Skipping Reel

[@williamtennill6744]

Got two of for flipping /skippin..super lite rod ..super accurate ..super comfy in hands with low profile ..in love em..paired my with st croix for flippin more 7”4 and 7”4 legend and xtreme series

[@williamtennill6744]

Got two of for flipping /skippin..super lite rod ..super accurate ..super comfy in hands with low profile ..in love

[@Arientis]

Well worth the investment for skipping jigs, I liked it on my jig rod so much I went and bought another one for frog skipping! It has changed how I fish docks and overhanging limbs!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I have started to use it for all sorts of short distance stuff as well. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@Rooster0529]

I bought that reel over the winter and spooled it up on Sunday. After watching your video and Andy Montgomery’s several times, I was amazed at how well it performed. Great instructional video Steve.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! I was quite happy with it

[@Woefman911]

I always wondered about this reel. Thanks

[@alexdashevsky2180]

I just ordered second one. It was on sale . I don’t really have experience with flipping or pitching. On the beginning I had problem to use this reel . I modified braking system on this reel. I don’t have any issues with birds nesting no more.

[@FloridaMarlinWrangler]

I have that very same fishing reel and it works wonders.

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

I have my eyes on that reel and the skipping rod Lews made for it. Just got to save the $$$. Thanks for sharing on how it works!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I think you'll really like it!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors I had in my hands and really like how it felt and heard good reviews about it.

[@jessicaandtrains7768]

Down side is you'll severely limit the distance you can skip it. An educated thumb is best IMO.

[@LowBrowFishing]

I finally got one after all this time! I can't wait to try it out!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I’ve been really happy with mine so far. It is absolutely amazing how much reels have improved in the last 20yrs.

[@TheEdiaz91]

sweet! I just fished one out of a lake and I am so excited to start skipping it

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is a good find!

[@Rooster0529]

Getting excited to get out there and wet a line. Our ice is gone but we got 2” of snow yesterday and it’s 23 degrees this morning. I think I’ll wait a bit.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I know. It was so nice here, but then got so cold. Just a dusting of snow here, but 25 when I took the dog out. Soon. Very soon.

[@bobbymason3420]

I Have two of these. I love them skipping is easy and they pitch and flip nicely. Their is plenty of line on the reel I use a left hand reel since I’m right handed this way I can be ready instantly as I pitch or skip it into an area. I have found this to be a great way to work. Good video!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I really like mine for sure! Thanks for watching.

[@erniebrightfishing]

I also use lefty reels because right is my predominant hand. I don't want any time switching no matter if I'm casting a mile or pitching 5 ft. Honestly I think it's catching on more and more because it use to be hard to find lefty reels now you can get one anywhere I mean anywhere I just bought a 15 dollar reel online and I actually like it. Thought I'd hate it bought it just to see what it could handle. It's really loose though. You have to dial it in more than a higher priced reel.

[@davidcloyd1296]

Just scooped this reel on sale now,,, it’s the tiniest little thing!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It definitely is!

[@tylerfish6206]

What about the inside brakes

[@learningtofish7036]

Thank you Steve. Never had a bait caster. I'm shopping and I want 3 rods. I'll start with a MH/F with a Curado 70K. But I want that Lew's reel for skipping. I think that when throwing a fluke or caffeine shad a skipping cast is attractive before the retrieve especially in certain conditions.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It's really satisfying and fun. And it definitely is a great presentation. Good luck!

[@spectre5185]

Got one for Christmas hopefully I like it

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Awesome! Merry Christmas.

[@shannonkirby9295]

Good one, Steve. I need to work on skipping. Have a great day and be safe

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You too! I was so nervous at first with no thumb. Lol. I thought I was going to be picking for days.

[@shannonkirby9295]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors I would have thought that too. Lol

[@edpelkey7798]

Thanks Steve great info 👍

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch.

[@rickyreynolds9056]

Good info thank you and I’m gonna get me one of them reels 🤔

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! I think you will really like it.

[@luke_fishing4039]

I really like that reel if you're already pretty good at skipping this reel just makes it a little easier

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It does. Still takes practice for sure.

[@NineteenEighty8]

$320 for this combo. Montgomery and KVD is the shit so I'm copping one right now. Plus Trey McKInney is my neighbor, gotta support Lews any way I can bc they sponsor all the good anglers and make great stuff.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Trey is absolutely crushing it! It has been so interesting watching him compete.

[@phillamoore157]

Interesting. The rod I chose was the same specs as Andy Montgomery's when he was with Diawa, which is a Heavey Fast. Fortunately, I have several MH, Fast rod's, so I hope that suffices. But, so far I'm having the same problems with this reel as any other reel I've tried using for skipping. Apparently, I'm doing something fundamentally wrong....because I'm still getting backlashes. I just don't know what it is. I was hoping there was something on YT about how to set the breaks, given this particular reel has specific settings for skipping. Great video....this was helpful, none-the-less.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Here is one I have that goes over some brake settings, at least how I set it up. It is not this reel though, but a similar concept. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKmchWl8jsd8has

[@phillamoore157]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors Thanks Steve. I'll check it out. I think at the end of the day, it's going to come down to just putting the time in. The other issue is that most of my practice isn't from the deck of my boat right now, it's from the edge of my pool, which can make a big difference, as well. I do wonder if I'm using the right rod setup. But, at the end of the day, I find that the guys that can skip competently, can do it with just about any setup. I'm 5'11, and using a 7'2" Heavy Fast, because I couldn't find one shorter. I'll try a Medium Heavey/fast at some point as well. But, I digress.... Like I said... I think getting the reps in is as important as anything else at my level. But, I will absolutely check out those settings. This video already gave me a couple good tips. Thanks for the reply! I need all the help I can get!

[@toddlester8063]

I really want to try one of these reels. My issue is I don't fish enough waters that need skipping is needed, so it's hard to justify it. We don't have a lot of docks on our lakes here, so I only need to skip for the occasional random dock and overhang. Really sweet looking reel though!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You'll just have to take a trip to Lake of the Ozarks that has about 5 billion docks. Lol.

[@toddlester8063]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors It's close enough I might someday! I live in NE OK. Grand Lake here has a ton of docks, but most of our other lakes not so much. The Core of Engineers owns the land around the lakes and has weird setback rules in place on most lakes.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@toddlester8063 I love Grand Lake!

[@stoneysdead689]

It's not like skipping is all you can do with it- it's a great pitching and flipping reel. Really, anything where you're making short casts- line capacity is the only real difference after all. I'd buy one for pitching and flipping and then when you need to skip- you've got that covered too. But hey, I'm a tackle/gear junkie so- I'm probably not the best person to ask. I just spent 30 bucks on one crank bait- and it's not hand made. It's hard to find though- the Imakatsu Waddle Bats- and it works like nothing else.

[@stoneysdead689]

Really cool set up Steve- I need a good skipping setup- reel, rod and all. I already have a medium heavy extra fast but I never thought about making it my skipping setup- I was leaning towards it being an open water/light cover frog rod but- this has me thinking. Paired with something like this or the little Curado 70- it would make a great skipping combo I bet. Or is the smaller Curado the 150? One of them was made for lighter baits or skipping, pitching, etc.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It definitely would. The small reel size is so comfortable to fish with. Let me know what you end up going with and how you like it.

[@stormshadowctf]

40 pound test....what? Mono? Braid? Fluoro?

[@jordangourley3955]

It’s a pretty decent reel, it’s a bit unnecessary. Any baitcast reel with a single piece of electrical tape and you can accomplish the same effect.

[@danharris8046]

Thanks…. I haven’t been able to fish with mine that I purchased yet

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I think you are really going to enjoy it!

[@danharris8046]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors I think so too…. If you are ever at Lake of the Ozarks look me up

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@danharris8046 will do!

[@emoutdoors5661]

Steve, I enjoy these “skipping” videos. I have been thinking about buying that model of Lews to try. I currently use the Diawa Tatula SV reels and they are also phenomenal for skipping and same price point. The main difference on the Diawa, you don’t touch the spool tension. You want it loose and just dial the braking. Do you like the left handed reel for pitching and flipping? Been thinking about going with that also since I almost always pitch right handed.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

This is the first left-handed model I have used in awhile. So far so good. I figured I would give it a go.

[@emoutdoors5661]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors I have a couple of other Lews reels and really like them. I think I’ll try one like yours in LH this time. 👍

[@BluegrassNBass]

What if you hit the pontoon, does it instantly backlash?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Great question. I didn't actually run it into something like that. I need to. I would imagine it would overrun.

[@stevejohn2030]

My reel

[@robertbrandywine]

Oh, it would backlash for me!

[@robertlane370]

Tatula SV is 1000x better than this reel. I own both. Don't waste your money on this one.

[@trumpking4874]

Bullshit.

[@The_Mechanic_Dad]

Dang it, another reel to buy

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Lol. I was the same way.

[@jimmywallhanger8402]

Can you swap spools on this reel?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

This particular reel just comes with one spool in the box and the shaft is part of the spool itself, so its not the type of spool that is easy to change out.

[@jeffreylenz7314]

This reel only has centrifugal brakes, it does not have magnetic brakes !

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You are correct. I misspoke when filming this. Thank you for adding this for everyone. I appreciate it.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I added a corrected text in the video. Thanks again!

[@mikepresley1292]

I bought this reel for my son. I’ve been skipping for years with no issues. Hands down, this is the worst reel I’ve ever purchased.