Lew's American Hero 6'6" M Spinning Rod

Lew's American Hero 6'6" M Spinning Rod

The Lew's American Hero is a 6'6" medium-power spinning rod built for versatility. It handles everything from finesse worms to small crankbaits without feeling too stiff or too soft. The graphite blank is light enough for all-day fishing but strong enough to handle aggressive hooksets and fighting fish in cover. It's a solid all-around rod that won't break the bank.

Why Medium Power Works

Medium power gives you the backbone to set hooks and control fish while maintaining enough flex to cast light lures and feel subtle bites. The 6'6" length is short enough for accurate casts in tight spots but long enough to cover water and keep fish away from structure. It's the sweet spot for anglers who fish multiple techniques.

When to Use It

This rod shines with finesse presentations—drop shot, shakey head, small swimbaits, and light Texas rigs. It's also effective with small crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures in the 1/8 to 3/8 oz range. Use it when you need versatility without switching rods constantly.

What You Can Fish

Finesse Worms: The medium power loads properly with light weights, letting you feel bottom contact and subtle bites on drop shot and shakey head rigs.

Small Crankbaits: The rod has enough give to let treble hooks stay pinned without ripping out during the fight.

Topwater: The tip is sensitive enough to work walking baits and poppers without overworking the lure.

Light Texas Rigs: Pair it with 1/8 to 1/4 oz weights for fishing soft plastics in shallow cover.

Gear Pairing

Pair this rod with a 2500-3000 size spinning reel and 8-12 lb fluorocarbon or 10-15 lb braid. The medium power handles light line well and gives you the sensitivity to feel what's happening on the other end.

Best For

- Finesse techniques (drop shot, shakey head, Ned rig)
- Small crankbaits and spinnerbaits (1/8 to 3/8 oz)
- Topwater lures and walking baits
- Anglers who need one versatile spinning rod
- Fishing from boats, kayaks, or shore

The D&F Way

We keep things simple, honest, and respectful of the water. If it's in our store, it's something we'd fish ourselves.

Nothing extra, nothing wasted. Just solid gear for good days on the lake.