Lews Team Lew's Pro SP 9BB 7.5:1 RH

The Lews Team Lew's Pro SP is a 9-ball-bearing baitcast reel designed by professional angler Andy Montgomery for anglers who spend serious time skipping and pitching to tight cover. This right-handed reel pairs a shallow spool design with specialized features that let you work baits under docks, into brush, and around vegetation with confidence and control—exactly where bass hide and where a standard reel tends to backlash.

The reel's shallow spool is engineered to hold 40 yards of 20-pound fluorocarbon and accelerate line off the spool quickly, which cuts down the deep-spool backlashes that plague standard baitcasters on short, precise casts. A Knot Slot recesses your arbor knot flush with the spool surface, so line lays smooth and even every single cast, eliminating the wobble and friction that can cause professional-grade setups to fail when you need them most. The 7.5:1 gear ratio gives you the speed to keep up with active fish and make multiple pitches per minute without burning out your arm.

The externally adjustable QuietCast® ACB (Advanced Centrifugal Braking) system sits at the heart of backlash control. Montgomery specified a dedicated "Skipping Zone" tuning mode that maximizes distance on short, flat casts and tightens brake response to keep backlashes minimal when you're launching a bait 15–20 feet under a canopy. This isn't a reel that trades performance for forgiveness; it's a reel that teaches you to be precise and rewards accuracy with solid mechanics every time you close the bail.

If you're serious about shallow-water finesse—whether you're targeting spawning bass in spring, working topwater around cypress, or pitching into pad fields—the Team Lew's Pro SP gives you the edge that separates consistent days from frustrating ones.

Key Features

• Shallow spool design holds 40 yards of 20-pound fluorocarbon for faster spool start and reduced deep-spool backlash
• Knot Slot recesses arbor knot for smooth, even line lay
• 9 ball bearings for smooth power and control
• Externally adjustable QuietCast® ACB with dedicated Skipping Zone mode
• 7.5:1 gear ratio for rapid retrieve and multi-cast efficiency
• Right-hand configuration

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this reel good for skipping under docks and pitching to cover?

Yes. The Team Lew's Pro SP was designed specifically for skipping and pitching. The shallow spool reduces backlash on short, accurate casts, the externally adjustable QuietCast® ACB includes a dedicated Skipping Zone mode to maximize distance and control when launching a bait under cover, and the Knot Slot ensures smooth line lay so your casts remain consistent and predictable.

What's the shallow spool good for?

The shallow spool holds 40 yards of 20-pound fluorocarbon and is designed to accelerate line off the spool faster than a standard deep spool. This reduces the backlashes that happen when casting from the deeper layers of the spool, making it especially valuable for the short, precise pitches and skips that define shallow-water bass fishing.

Can I adjust the braking system myself?

Yes. The QuietCast® ACB braking system is externally adjustable, so you can fine-tune backlash control without taking the reel apart. The system includes a Skipping Zone mode tuned specifically for skipping and pitching applications.

What's the Knot Slot and why does it matter?

The Knot Slot is a recess in the spool that holds your arbor knot flush with the spool surface, instead of letting it sit proud. This keeps your line lay smooth and even, eliminating the friction and wobble that can degrade cast distance and accuracy on a reel designed for precision work.