For chatterbaits, a Bucca Trick Shad, and crankbaits, I’d lean toward the Lew’s KVD LFS 6.2:1 over the Lew’s Accel RX — especially if you want one reel to do the bulk of the work 🎣
Here’s the quick breakdown:
- 6.2:1 gear ratio is the sweet spot for moving baits. It gives you enough speed to keep crankbaits and bladed jigs in the zone without burning them back too fast.
- A slower reel like that also helps you maintain a steady retrieve, which is money for chatterbaits and hard/soft bait combos like the Trick Shad.
- The KVD LFS is generally the better pick if you want a more “purpose-built” moving-bait reel with a little more refinement and control.
The Accel RX is still a solid reel, but if you’re choosing based on these lures:
- Chatterbaits → KVD LFS 6.2:1
- Medium-diving crankbaits → KVD LFS 6.2:1
- Bucca Trick Shad → KVD LFS 6.2:1
- Faster reaction baits / quicker line pickup → Accel RX can be handy, depending on the exact model and ratio
Best use by lure
Chatterbaits: A moderate retrieve is usually best. You want the bait thumping and vibrating, not outrunning the fish. The 6.2:1 helps keep that cadence smooth.
Trick Shad: If you’re fishing it like a swimbait or wakebait-style bait, a slower reel gives you better control and keeps the bait from skating too fast.
Crankbaits: This is where the 6.2:1 really earns its keep. Especially in mid spring, bass often want a bait that’s moving confidently but not rocket-fast.
My honest recommendation
If this is going to be your dedicated moving-baits reel, get the KVD LFS 6.2:1. If the Accel RX is much cheaper and you’re on a tighter budget, it’ll still catch fish just fine — but the KVD is the better all-around choice for these presentations.
If you want, I can also tell you the best rod power/action and line setup for running those three baits on that reel. You’ll cast farther and lose fewer fish with the right combo 👍
