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| Well this afternoon I finally actually had a chance to carefully look at the Shimano Tranx reel. It is a nice looking reel and I'm sure it does what it is supposed to do,but I think I'm going to pass on thist reel because of three things. It is just Too big,and Bulky, the Weight is about twice the weight of what I am presently using and the price Tag. Has anyone tried the larger Newer Daiwa Lexa300 HSP reel. It looks to be made very well, and it has a choice of two high speed retrieves just wondering if anyone uses one....Not to expensive either, three of these = 1 Tranx |
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Location: Ludington, MI | I have the lefty 300 in the 7.1 gearing. It fits well in the hand, has enough line capacity and has given me no problems ... except--there's a squeak. It comes out after about 90 minutes of casting. I can't find it and it is driving me nuts. It's got to be moisture related, though.
If not for the squeak, I'd have paid $300 and given it five stars. As it is, it's a nice reel that's worth the money but mine has not shown the fit-and-finish of an ABU or Shimano. |
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| I also have the lexa 300hsp after first use i also heard a squeak i then sent it to daiwa they serviced it i used it two more times and now i can here squeak again it drives me nuts as well . I have the tranx500hg and the curado 300ej all reels about 2 months old i fish alot im just worried about the lexa300after a full season what noises will it make it seems to be a great reel other than the squeak . Daiwa needs to fix this problem or go back to drawing board this is coming from angler who will put products to the test |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | The Lexa has a PLASTIC bushing for the Pinion Gear, I wonder if that is your SQUEAK ??????
I got a Lexa 300 in Sept and sold it, I'll stick with the TORO.
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Location: midwest | Amazing that they would cut corners on a part like the pinion! I'm awaiting your verdict on the Exo after heavy use. |
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