Lews Team Lew's Pro SP Skipping Pitchin Reel 9BB 8.3:1 RH

The Lews Team Lew's Pro SP Skipping Pitching Reel is a baitcast reel engineered specifically for the techniques that define shallow-water bass fishing. Designed in collaboration with professional angler Andy Montgomery, this 9-bearing, 8.3:1 gear ratio right-hand reel puts the control and precision you need into one compact package—whether you're working tight cover or launching baits underneath docks and overhanging branches.

The secret to the Pro SP's edge lies in its shallow spool design. By holding just 40 yards of 20-pound-test fluorocarbon, the spool achieves a faster start-up and dramatically reduces the deep-spool backlashes that plague standard reels when you're working shallow. The integrated Knot Slot keeps your line knot recessed in the spool, ensuring smooth and even line lay across every cast—no snagging, no uneven wind. These details matter when you're skipping under a dock at dawn and every cast counts.

The externally adjustable QuietCast® ACB braking system is where the Pro SP truly shines for skipping applications. The dedicated Skipping Zone setting lets you push distance without sacrificing backlash control, giving you the confidence to sling baits further into tight spots. It's the kind of fine-tuning you'd expect from a reel developed by someone who lives and breathes this technique—and a reel that performs like it.

Key Features

• Shallow spool design for faster startup and reduced backlash in shallow presentations
• Knot Slot keeps line knot recessed for even, smooth line lay
• Externally adjustable QuietCast® ACB system with dedicated Skipping Zone for longer, more controlled distance
• 9 ball bearings for smooth operation and durability
• 8.3:1 gear ratio for responsive retrieve and power
• Designed for skipping and pitching—the techniques that demand precision

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this reel designed for skipping and pitching?

Yes. The Team Lew's Pro SP was engineered specifically for skipping and pitching shallow-water presentations. The shallow spool, Knot Slot, and QuietCast® ACB system with Skipping Zone setting are all optimized for these techniques.

What line capacity does this reel hold?

The shallow spool is designed to hold 40 yards of 20-pound-test fluorocarbon, which reduces deep-spool backlash and delivers faster spool startup for shallow presentations.

What is the Skipping Zone feature?

The Skipping Zone is a setting within the externally adjustable QuietCast® ACB braking system that maximizes casting distance while reducing backlash when skipping baits under docks and other tight cover.

What gear ratio does this reel have?

The Team Lew's Pro SP features an 8.3:1 gear ratio, which provides responsive retrieve and power suited to skipping and pitching applications.