Setup Guides

Andy Montgomery shows off his rod, reel and line selections for walking bait/topwater fishing featuring the Team Lew's Signature Series and Strike King Sexy Dawg.

Mark Rose shows off his gear setup and techniques for fishing both a Texas Rig and a Carolina Rig.

Major League Fishing Pro Andy Montgomery shows off his complete rod, reel and line setup when fishing topwater buzzbaits and poppers.

No matter how good the spinning outfit, it can’t perform effectively if the line isn’t spooled properly onto the reel.

To take full advantage of the superior performance Lew’s baitcast reels deliver, you must spool line onto them the right way. Proper line spooling is also necessary to get the most out of any baitcasting reel.

Jason Christie shares his tips on setting up a baitcasting reel for optimal performance. Avoid backlashes and achieve maximum casting distance by learning how to fine tune your reels for different situations.

Unlike casting reels that come in right- or left-hand versions, most spinning reels let you switch the handle from one side to the other for right- or left-hand cranking. The way you change the handle on a Lew’s spinning reel depends on which model you have or plan to buy.

To get the unmatched performance Lew’s baitcast reels are capable of, you must make the right adjustments to the star drag, the spool tension knob, and the casting brake.