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| I have a Cabela’s gift card. My local store has no musky reels. Their online selection isn’t great. I’m wanting a lexa. They have a 400 wn or a 300 hd in the gear ratio I want. I wondering size wise is the lexa 300 comparable to my tranx 400? I don’t throw any 10’s or pounders. Mostly swimmin dawgs, posseidons, buck tails with 8’s or less, Topwater and some jerk baits. It might go on a few rods depending on the situation. I’m leaning towards the 300 but not sure if it’s too small. I realize I should just get another tranx but I like trying new gear. Any input is appreciated. |
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| I have both but in reverse. I have the lexa 400 hd (7.1 w power handle) and lexa wn 300 (7.1 w paddle handle) i like the hd more but both are nice reels. The hd is more free and smoother with the wn feeling a little tighter.with the 400 hd ( cortland masterbraid 80lb) I toss 10" crankbaits, poseidons, regular shallow medusa, even as high ( weight) as a mag superdawg without issues. I have also gone down to micro double cowgirls with it but just didn't get much casting distance. Since I've got the 300wn ( suffix 832 65lb) I use that more for my lighter stuff like smaller cranks, jerkbaits,blades, and wtd. If you want to toss poseidons and baits with that size/weight you probably want the 400 regardless for the line capacity/lb test. I have had some serious nests that I have had to remove line from both and with the 400hd I'm still getting a legitimate 40-50yds when casting poseidons. With the 300wn i have had to remove line as well and now when I cast 40-50 yds it leaves very little line on the spool. So after all the rambling I would suggest that you look at your priorities and go from there.
The hds cast and handle better but are a little more finicky to get dialed in since they are more free.
The wns backlash less but don't cast as far. ( but I also hate the suffix 832 as its stiff and has alot of memory) which might cause some of that.
I hope this helps |
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| I forgot to mention that you could also look at others stores stock and have them ship it to you're store |
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| Muskyrookie - 11/3/2020 11:53 AM
I forgot to mention that you could also look at others stores stock and have them ship it to you're store
Thanks. Yeah I was looking at their whole inventory and bass pro which the same stuff. |
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Location: Michigan | The 300 size is definitely not too small. I use them on almost all of my rods and throw everything with them except big blades. They handle twitchbaits, small bucktails, topwaters, large jerkbaits, medussas, pounders, etc. I have the 400 PWR for big blades, but the 300 size handles everything else no problem. |
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| jasonvkop - 11/3/2020 5:02 PM
The 300 size is definitely not too small. I use them on almost all of my rods and throw everything with them except big blades. They handle twitchbaits, small bucktails, topwaters, large jerkbaits, medussas, pounders, etc. I have the 400 PWR for big blades, but the 300 size handles everything else no problem.
Good to know. I did order the 300 earlier today. I can always return it when it gets here if needed. |
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| What lb line are you putting on it? |
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| Muskyrookie - 11/3/2020 6:55 PM
What lb line are you putting on it?
I have a spool of 80. 65 might be better. I might have a spool of that laying around too. |
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| To maximize the amount of line on my Lexa 300s, I use Power Pro Maxcuatro. 65lb Maxcuatro has the same diameter as 50lb line. I like the line and I get long casts and less reduction of spool diameter at the end of each cast.
I also find Maxcuatro easier on my thumb compared to normal 80lb line. On a trip to Canada I literally wore the fingerprints off my right fingers after a week straight of 14+ hour days. 80 lb line hurt to cast, but the 65lb Maxcuatro was no problem. Upon my return to the US, the fingerprint scanner at the couldn't identify me when I repeatedly scanned my right hand! My left scanned just fine. |
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Location: Walker, MN | Has anyone tried the new Daiwa Tatula 300 yet? They call it a big bait reel..I'm thinking bass swimbaits. Could be good for 1-4 oz maybe? |
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| Masqui-ninja - 11/6/2020 4:39 AM
Has anyone tried the new Daiwa Tatula 300 yet? They call it a big bait reel..I'm thinking bass swimbaits. Could be good for 1-4 oz maybe?
Considering how all 300 and 400 size reels have the same internals, and that Daiwa is trying to compete with the Tranx 300, the Tatula 300 should be able to handle anything a Tranx 300/400 can handle, with the only limit being that its 300 size line capacity limits its ability to handle heavy braid.
Of clurse it is a new reel that has not seen much use yet so we will have to wait in order to know its actual durability. |
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