Best reel for a Big Dawg
beaverbuck1986
Posted 1/4/2017 12:42 PM (#845082)
Subject: Best reel for a Big Dawg




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What reel do you guys have on your current Big Dawg? I am upgrading from a St. Croix Avid A300ac. This rod will be mostly used for bigger rubber and heavier baits. I want a quicker reel. I am not trying to throw blades but bigger baits with less resistance. Pondering the Daiwa Lexa original 300 or 400, any recommendations or advice greatly appreciated. I have thought of the tranx just don't want to deal with the weight.
25homes
Posted 1/4/2017 12:54 PM (#845084 - in reply to #845082)
Subject: Re: Best reel for a St. Croix Big Dawg





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Id go with the beast Revo Toro S or the LEXA 400HSP that picks up some line about 38 IPT
BNelson
Posted 1/4/2017 2:20 PM (#845094 - in reply to #845082)
Subject: Re: Best reel for a St. Croix Big Dawg





Location: Contrarian Island		tranx 400 when they come out this spring
danmuskyman
Posted 1/4/2017 4:14 PM (#845109 - in reply to #845082)
Subject: Re: Best reel for a St. Croix Big Dawg




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Location: Madison, WI		If you go with a Lexa, get the 400 not the 300. Put a Mag Dawg on a 300 and you'll cast half the spool off
muskyhunter47
Posted 1/4/2017 4:50 PM (#845115 - in reply to #845109)
Subject: Re: Best reel for a St. Croix Big Dawg




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Location: Minnesota		If Shimano dose come out with a 400 Tranx that would be the one to get
14ledo81
Posted 1/4/2017 5:48 PM (#845121 - in reply to #845082)
Subject: Re: Best reel for a St. Croix Big Dawg





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Location: Ashland WI		Saltist is another option.
JakeStCroixSkis
Posted 1/4/2017 6:28 PM (#845128 - in reply to #845115)
Subject: Re: Best reel for a St. Croix Big Dawg





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Location: St. Lawrence River
muskyhunter47 - 1/4/2017 5:50 PM

If Shimano dose come out with a 400 Tranx that would be the one to get


It has already happened, they will be available this spring
Zinox
Posted 1/4/2017 11:47 PM (#845147 - in reply to #845082)
Subject: Re: Best reel for a St. Croix Big Dawg




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Looking at the reels that are actually on the market now, i would get the Toro Beast 60 HS, (if the Tranx 500 isn't an option)
HappyMusky
Posted 1/6/2017 1:05 PM (#845301 - in reply to #845082)
Subject: Re: Best reel for a Big Dawg





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Location: deep in the slop		Beast 60HS and S60 both work great on my big dawg. Excellent setup. I prefer the multiple handles includes with the beast. If they are in the boat with you, the unbalanced power handle does a great job with double 10's. I use the dual paddle for everything else.
Mace
Posted 1/6/2017 3:21 PM (#845311 - in reply to #845082)
Subject: RE: Best reel for a Big Dawg




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Location: West Virginia		I have been very impressed with the Revo Toro Rocket so far. I have it paired up with the Big Nasty and it feels great.
sjb42
Posted 1/8/2017 1:44 PM (#845418 - in reply to #845082)
Subject: RE: Best reel for a Big Dawg




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Then you should get a smaller reel with a gear ratio of at least 6. something there are so many out there to chose from, this way the reel will pick more line. IPT inches per turn if I understand it right.