I have written reviews on some of them here to share my experiences with them, both good and bad
Yes, I have also been known to toss metal during the summer and fall, but thats a technique-specific bite as well as a window-of-opportunity bite
Lamson, Ross, Orvis, Redington, Hardy, Sage, and Nautilus are the major reel designers with many smaller companies making more niche products
There is also a 7-foot, medium heavy, fast action model in it
Theres no question that the Lews combos are light, but this combo is on a whole other level
There is some doubt as to the facts of this catch, but it is considered a contender for the largest Great White Shark specimen of all time