The Custom Lite offers the perfect balance of strength and sensitivity while being one of Lew's lightest ever builds. A top-grade 85 million modulus blank with some of Lew's exclusive features makes this one of their most responsive and comfortable spinning rods. Needless to say, but this would make an elite finesse rod option.
Reasons to buy
- Built with a HM85 graphite blank, one of the lightest blanks you can get
- Anglers have absolutely loved the sensitivity on this rod
- Faster tapers with the necessary backbone - needed to getting those direct hooksets
- Wide variety of options for specific techniques. Whether you're a drop shot purist, a shaky head maestro, or a dock hunter - there's an option that'll do the job
- Many have commended the drop shot model of this series - the 6'10" medium light option
- Perfectly balanced spinning rod
- Split Winn grip which is weather-resistant and very comfortable for all kinds of casting
- Sturdy SoftTouch skeletal reel seat provides straight contact to the blank, adding to overall sensitivity
- Anglers feel this rod is well worth the price tag
Reasons not to buy
- The white Winn grip may be more vulnerable to dirt and discoloring
- Otherwise, we haven't found any potential worries with this rod
Reviews from our Readers
Bottom Line
The Custom Lite Speed Stick spinning rod is definitely one of the more impressive rods we've come across in this price region. The rod provides incredible sensitivity and is extremely light - but also has the necessary backbone to handle bass of all sizes.
A decent variety of models give you the chance to find one specific to the technique you love most, but each rod provides versatility in their own regard. The Custom Lite combines really well with the Custom Pro Speed Spin.
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About the brand
In 2010 longtime Lew Childre family friend Lynn Reeves relaunched the Lew's brand. Reeves made the promise to return the Lew's name to its place of prominence in the industry. Today, Lew's continues to provide their many avid customers with products that deliver on the promise of innovation, performance and value.
Lew's has become one of the biggest name in bass fishing, and they are working with some of the most successful anglers in the sport to continue their pursuit for innovation and quality.
Professionals that work with Lew's:
- Kevin VanDam
- Brian Latimer
- David Fritts