The Lew's Custom TLX 150 is a compact baitcast reel with an aluminum frame and C45 carbon side plates. The frame gives a rigid, no-flex base when fighting big fish, and the carbon plates keep weight down. Its small size lets it palm comfortably for all-day fishing.
The ParaMag RX magnetic cast control system balances the spool and allows fine adjustments to reduce backlash. The retrieve uses machined aluminum Speed Gears with a P2 Super Pinion, cut on Hamai CNC machines and supported by a bearing-supported pinion gear. The 5-bearing system uses anti-rust, double-shielded ball bearings. A Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearing gives instant hook-setting power with no backplay.
The knurled aluminum spool is braid-ready: braided line can be tied directly to it without backing, and the knurling reduces line slippage. The two-stage line guide is titanium coated to withstand braided line. The handle is aluminum with hybrid EVA/cork knobs. A retractable Speed Keeper holds a lure on the reel.
- Models
- TLX1SHL-150 (left hand), TLX1SH-150 (right hand)
- Size
- 150
- Frame
- Aluminum with C45 carbon side plates
- Bearings
- 4+1 anti-rust, double-shielded ball bearings, plus Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearing
- Gear ratio
- 7.5:1
- Max drag
- 28 lbs
- Line capacity
- 125 (12 lb line), 125 (30 lb line)
- Weight
- 5.6 oz
- Handle
- 95mm aluminum with hybrid EVA/cork knobs
- Spool
- Braid-ready knurled aluminum
- Cast control
- ParaMag RX magnetic system
- Line guide
- Titanium-coated, two-stage
- Color
- Silver/Black