BIG BIG difference on the TWing models is the double ball bearing pinion gear. Really makes a great difference on aligning the gears and THAT is a huge upgrade in any way you look at it.
All these are way big for pike fishing in Scandinavia, here a 300 size is most used, and very often a 200. I have only 200 reels, have had Tatula 300 but is unnecessary weight, the 200 or Coastal 200 i use is capable of handling the pike and lure weight i cast which is ~4,5oz. Also have a Curado 201M, latest gen, also using it for the same, only downside is the smaller spool, only using 0,20-0,25 braid on it, coastal 200 uses 0,30 Berkley X9 on both, best line i used by far. Got all the S8S benefits but doesn't hold water nearly as much as S8s do.
@@OutofluckpikerMJK they are indeed much larger, the sportfishing boats will say these reels are too small if we’re chasing BFT but just right for most YT. Like you, it’s good to have some variety options. All fun stuff. Thanks for watching 🙌
Hi! Great video. I would like to make a few notes, however. The lexa TW actually has a painted Cast aluminum drag star (vs machined and anodized on the HD). One more note would be bearing placement on newer models. The Lexa TW and Prorex pinion gear have double bearing support (top and bottom), the same as shimanos with X ship found in the tranx/trinidads. The pinion on the older models is only supported by the spool shaft and pin which is nowhere near as secure and and ive actually binded the gears on the older models before. This is a big reason shimano is comfortable with brass on the tranx and Trinidad and why daiwa made an HD model for the OG lexas, the gears just take more abuse without that pinion support. Also a reason why the gears are smaller without reduced torque is because the alignment is far more precise on these newer models, which forces all the internals to perfectly mesh without basically no play. They are very similar reels to the tranx.
That bearing support on pinion 👍👍. Good notes thank you. I know many love the stainless main gears but the brass is absolutely fine in its weight class we’ll be fishing it at. My copy of the TW is painted plastic. The WN in this vid is plastic as well, while an older WN I have (300 size with blue knob and accents) is aluminum. Thanks for sharing the insights
@@Seastheday88 peculiar. I just took a knife to scrape off some of the paint off my lexa tw’s drag star and it revealed metal underneath. Its advertised as aluminum as well. How are you sure yours has plastic? If yours is in fact a plastic /composite that would makes me question if daiwa could have inconsistency with their materials and advertising…
I didn’t scratch mine, however it has as much flex pushing either direction, same flex I’m getting on my Prorex and the newer camo WN. The HD(same star design) has absolutely zero flex on 400 and 300. The older WN(blue handle) has the flat type star that looks like it was stamp pressed, has zero flex as well. How long ago did you purchase yours. I think this unit was perhaps an early one as it could’ve been a direct pull from the Prorex manufacturing albeit the colors. All good, I don’t think these stars will ever see failure until it gets dropped on the wrong angle.
@@Seastheday88 I actually tested my reel for the play you were showing in the video and there is a little surprisingly. However it is definitely some sort of painted metal so their advertising isnt incorrect, its just not too rigid.
Hey there,.. Great reel..! I have 400 WIN HS-P spooled up w/30lb Berkeley Fireline Crystal You said this reel is primarily for freshwater,.. but I've only used it in the salt... no problem ever.. after each use, I soak it in warm soapy water for an hour, and then it gets rinsed a few times as well .. I used it today at the beach for Stripers ( got skunked).. lol Interesting that you showed a short clip of a Muskie ... well, I used my TI telescopic 10'6"muskie rod in the salt and I have say, its like a scaled-down surf rod and cast like it too,.. I emptied more than half the spool on my Lexa.... about 100yard cast ... very smooth impressive performace from this reel,... thinking about getting the Lexa 500 HD 8:1 Cool video 👍😎🤙
@@jaaron2834 thanks boss. Glad you’re putting it to good use. Daiwa marketed it that way. Very interesting. I’ll see it on charters and everyone uses it fine. I tried the Muskie rods too. Really nice with lots of backbone. The 500 is nice for that extra capacity 👍
@@Seastheday88 I've seen other videos you create🤙I like the one how you take care of your reels after using them in the salt... over time , salt can and will affect stainless parts as well because nothing is forever ... I do the same for my vintage Abu reels .. they look and perform like new and they're all highly tuned. All the newbies to your channel should pay close attention 🤙😎👍
Awesome video man wish I had this video for reference when I got my first saltwater baitcaster. Ended up getting the fathom 400 size because I wasn't sure with thr different lexas. Excited for pt 2!
@@imzaazmi Depending on grade you're after, Lexa-TW is a solid choice, main reason is the weight factor. Jigging is an active technique and having it as light as possible will allow you to jig all day.
I have a prorex 400 8.1, and a almost identical tranX 400 high gear. The Daiwa is much better, cast better, more distance, smoother, almost 2X the drag. I only trophy striper fish and it's a tough reel. Love it...
You’ll get an extra 10-20 feet on the TW but in most occasions, either reel with the right rod pairing and jig like a 60-100gr sniper/zakana will get you some awesome distance. I had the HD with an Irod Kaimana 906jr and an Okuma SCT-I 8’6” rod, it sent that zakana way out there to cover distance.
@@Seastheday88 I was at the show yesterday and was not liking how they kept it hush hush on it. Didnt want to show or even talk about specs let alone the size of it. I get it but really? Lol oh well I dont fish Daiwa anyways but I always look forward to seeing new gear. $450 price point and island fish tackle will have the reel and 50 of them.
