Is the 7.5:1 ratio good for beginners?

It is fast, which helps when you need to reel in slack quickly for jigs and Texas rigs. Beginners may need to slow their handle turn on crankbaits and spinnerbaits.

How much line does it hold?

It holds 110 yards of 12-pound mono or 110 yards of 50-pound braid. That is enough for most freshwater casting, but heavy line and long runs will spool it.

Is 15 pounds of drag enough?

It is fine for bass, walleye and most inshore fish. It is light for flipping heavy cover or targeting big fish that pull hard.

How does it compare with higher-end Lew's reels?

Higher models add bearings, stronger drag and better cast control. This reel keeps the fast gear ratio but trims those features to stay in the value tier.

The reel itself, with the model AH1SHG2. Line and a rod are not included.

Where is the Lew's American Hero Baitcasting Reel cheapest?

At Amazon, for $57.16, 43% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Lew's American Hero Baitcasting Reel?

12 stores we checked sell it, including Waterloo Outfitters, BayShore Tackle and Outfitters, Burch Fishing Tackle, Runnings, eBay.

Lew's American Hero Baitcasting Reel

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43% under what the other stores charge

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