Lew's Team Elite Ti Baitcast

Our opinion on the Lew's Team Elite-Ti Baitcast

The high-end from Lew's, and you feel it from the first grip. What really catches attention is the ParaMag system: you immediately sense that the spool turns more freely at the end of the cast than on classic magnetic systems. A reel for predator anglers who don't want compromises between distance and control.

What you need to know

• Ratio: 7.5:1 — retrieve: 76 cm per turn
• Bearings: 10+1 stainless steel double-shielded bearings
• Cast brake: exclusive ParaMag system 12 magnets — eliminates magnetic interference
• Fight brake: recessed carbon knob, max drag 9 kg
• Gears: Speed Gears in hardened aluminum + P2 Super Pinion
• Frame: solid aluminum, black titanium finish
• Weight: 176g (6.2 oz)
• Spool capacity: 110m in 0.30mm / 50 lbs braid
• Handle: curved carbon 95mm, Winn Dri-Tac UltraWeave JDM-style buttons
• Speed Knot spool: quick line attachment

On casting: a brake system that changes the game

The ParaMag system: 12 magnets in perpendicular orientation

The Lew's Team Elite-Ti Baitcast introduces the ParaMag braking system, the main technical innovation that distinguishes this reel from other brand baitcasters. Unlike classic magnetic systems whose magnets exert constant influence across the entire spool surface, ParaMag positions its 12 magnets in perpendicular orientation. This configuration reduces magnetic influence on the spool in mid and end cast, where classic systems tend to brake prematurely and shorten distance. The concrete result is a spool that turns more freely during critical cast phases, with better backlash control at the start of cast thanks to 8 partially exposed magnets that intervene at peak speed. This characteristic translates to noticeable distance gains on lures like crankbaits, spinnerbaits or chatterbaits in all wind conditions.

Speed Gears and P2 Super Pinion: silent retrieve long-term

The hardened aluminum Speed Gears and P2 Super Pinion make up the central mechanical combination of the Lew's Elite-Ti. The hardened aluminum gears offer a harder and more precise contact surface than zinc or reinforced plastic gears, which translates to quieter retrieve, even under load during fights. The P2 Super Pinion is a high-precision central pinion that ensures spool axis stability during retrieve, avoiding mechanical play that gradually degrades a reel's smoothness after several seasons of use. Combined with the 10+1 corrosion-resistant stainless steel double-shielded bearings, these components guarantee long-term retrieve smoothness, even in intense humidity conditions during bank sessions.

Black titanium finish, carbon handle and low-profile ergonomics

The solid aluminum frame of the Lew's Team Elite-Ti receives a black titanium finish that is both surface protection and distinctive aesthetic treatment. This low profile reduces hand fatigue during long sessions, allowing a natural grip where the reel integrates into the palm without creating pressure points. The magnetic drag knob is recessed in the side plate, preventing accidental adjustments during session handling. The curved 95mm carbon handle and Winn Dri-Tac JDM-style buttons provide dry and precise grip, even with wet hands or in cold weather. The Speed Knot accessory allows quick line attachment without complex knots when changing braid during sessions.