Quote Originally Posted by mhall View Post
I was and still love Lew's SS reels, still have a few and think they are the greatest cranking reels ever made. After Browing bought out Lews Childres, they trashed those reels and made them nothing more than junk. Stay away from them I bet money you won't be happy. Buy a Revo.....
I really want a Winch but dont want to spend $200 ... I am looking at a used Citori (5.4:1 gear ratio) for $65 or Cabelas has the Phlueger Trion on sale for $79.99 (5.2:1 gear ratio)

Any opinions? By the way I am looking for a cranking reel.