I can’t believe that little Diawa Tatula held up that’s a bass rod. I love my Lexa HD 300 I have it on a Shimano Teramar XX SE and it’s a killer setup. Nice video
learning so much of this video, when im hooked on on the lexa or spinning reel i keep the handle down and work the right hand on the rod (on a left hand reel), i see you get the handle up. I'll try that
Are you left handed? I have mostly spinning rods and one bait caster in a 150 size that’s also left handed but I felt more comfortable with a right handed conventional reel when salmon fishing. I’m planning on getting the Lexa 400 but I’m still not sure to get a left or right hand retrieve. Thanks in advance!
great video man. Your enthusiasm was crazy.. I'm looking at the same reel. I'm right handed but a bit confused as to the left/ right handed model. What would you suggest?
Traditionally baitcaster reels are right hand crank and generally spinning reels are left hand crank. This Lexa HD offers one model that's left handed, HSL-P, high speed left handed with power knob. My suggestion, try both and go with what feels better. It's purely a preference thing.
@@ScottMikles Hey mate, I’m from Australia and for some reason Daiwa Australia doesnt sell the left hand model in the 400tw. Just wondering if you think the 300 or 400 in left hand would be better for a pe4-5 setup? Thanks
what rod is that you paired that reel with, looking into getting this reel. would you still recommend this reel or is there something better out there now?
What line rating is your rod? I have a similar setup Daiwa Lexa WN 300 HS paired with a Phenix M1 inshore series line rated 15-30lb. I wanted the 400 as an all around bass/bonito/yellowtail setup but went with the 300. Think itll work out?
You went with a much lighter rod. Mine is rated for 40 to 80lb braid. The 300 is a tank. I have 30lb braid on it and haven't broken off once yet, knock on wood. Will be changing it to 40lb braid soon. Your rod will be much lighter. And it depends on the application if it'll work out, what you're targeting.
@@ScottMikles so i could upgrade to a heavier rod and itd work just fine? Thats cool I never knew! Still new to this so glad to learn bro! Thanks for the info
@@natebeefy Sometimes rods and reels give the mono rating and the braid rating. When it has two sets that's normally the case. I'm assuming, medium power?
Was looking at one of these for saltwater, something i can use inshore to drag big snook out of heavy structure, and that i can turn around and go offshore and drag some smaller grouper off the bottom. Is the 300 or 400 better? Thanks and Merry Christmas!
@BG-yr4xs all around, the 300 is way better in my opinion, ive used it for snook, tarpon, redfish, grouper, snapper. And it has done great with all of them. If you are purely getting it for offshore fishing and will be jigging for species like AJs and tuna, the 400 might better fit your needs
Great video dude, considering getting this for slow pitch jigging. Have you had any issue with the gear ratio being so high? Would love to get it in the 6.3 ratio but they don't make it for lefties ahahaha
You're in luck they do make it for lefties. That's what this video is on, the left handed 300. No issues at all, thing is so much fun to fish with. Got a few videos catching amberjacks jigging on it🤘
@@ScottMikles nice, looking forward to it dude! I know they make the 7.4 for left handed and was a little concerned with how hard it might crank. Will have to see how it goes either way the reel looks amazing
I’ve read the rest of the comments. Looks like you’ve answered the rod question plenty of times. I’m pairing the reel with a medium heavy 10-20 custom. It’s been great to sling bigger swimbaits for bull reds. I’m going to take it jigging for snapper.
@@ScottMikles Thank you so quick answer. I am in MD near Baltimore but not now to will have Jig Rod. Need more study for slow pitch jigging rod and reel. Thank you again.
