Battle of the Baitcasters Part 1 Daiwa Lexa
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Daiwa Lexa Comparisons
0:00 intro
0:26 overview of reel
2:25 close up in hands
5:13 internal components overview
10:42 overall comparison similarity and differences
14:02 battle of the baitcasters meme
Link to items:
Lexa-HD 400: amzn.to/3UO0cW7
Lexa-HD 300: amzn.to/3I4I5DK
Lexa-WN 400: amzn.to/3T2Ijlf
Lexa-TW 400: amzn.to/3OSbBjV
Prorex 400: amzn.to/3T2p8YH
Cal's Grease: amzn.to/48m1N8H - Розваги
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.
Thanks for checking 👍
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!
Thank you bro! I'm aiming to include the other brands for part 2.
If you had to choose one, which would you recommend for saltwater jigging? Thanks in advance.
@@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.
Thank you very much for the advice and for replying.
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...
It’s a solid reel. I went through all these reels and ended up still using the Prorex. Perfect for what i need
Battle of the Lexas from Seas the Day. Oh hell yeah! CLICK!
Thanks bro!
Great vid. Lexa 500 is out. We need a review
Coming soon. I have a Lexa 500p-p model in my hands and will release the video as Part 3 of the segment. Still editing Part2 😅
@@Seastheday88 I'm a lefty and always want a Tranx 500 but they are too boujee.
@@gpena383 price is high. But with a lefty option it should make it worth it.
Yes I want a shimano tranx 500 left handed I'm willing to pay 550
Which one has farthest casting distance?
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.
How long must I stay tuned for? 😛
lol thanks bro. Hoping to get it out soon! Appreciated!
You excited about the Lexa 500?
Really looking forward to it. Reading as much info as I can about it, but hearing even the staff members at the shows are still very new to it.
@@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.
@@socalsteve22 woah. thats kinda backwards especially at a show. I’d imagine they would want everyone to know, as to look forward to it.
@@Seastheday88 I agree, not the way a vendor should be. But still looking forward to your series!
@@socalsteve22 Hopefully I can get my hands on one. Looking foward to try it.
Test it by weights
@@JUANORTEGA-or1ht thanks for the suggestions 👍
Diawa lexa 500 left handed 😊 wins
It’s a great addition that opens up for many anglers out there 👍