Testing the New Daiwa LEXA HD 300 40lb. Setup - Locked Drag - Jigging Pelagics Offshore

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  • Опубліковано 16 кві 2021
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    In a recent video I bumped the Daiwa LEXA 300 up to 40lb. braid. In this video I go test it against some of the strongest pound for pound fish in the ocean, the Greater Amberjack.

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  • @CarinaBoje89
    @CarinaBoje89 2 роки тому +18

    *I love it **enjoyable.fishing** recommend I’m using it for my 1.0 Crankbaits and small Jerkbait. Paired with my Assassin. Works great, feels great. Would definitely recommend this setup.*

  • @jessejuliano4283
    @jessejuliano4283 3 роки тому +1

    This is awesome! Keep up the good work!

  • @reelfloridafishingexperien5621
    @reelfloridafishingexperien5621 3 роки тому

    I'll definitely be trying this with my Lexa!

  • @Machster10
    @Machster10 3 роки тому +1

    You have good fish fighting form!

  • @jotapeoutdoors
    @jotapeoutdoors 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome gear. Nice vid, mate. Cheers

  • @CaptCollier
    @CaptCollier 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome dude. Love me some vertical jigging!

  • @mnomad9173
    @mnomad9173 3 місяці тому

    Very versatile reel. 👍

  • @alive4082
    @alive4082 8 місяців тому

    I have that setup. Swap out to a T bar power handle and its a game changer

  • @drewhil23
    @drewhil23 2 роки тому

    Just got this reel what rod would you go with? Would like to do some bay fishing from the yak.

  • @freddiegonz4113
    @freddiegonz4113 2 роки тому

    What is the gear ratio on that reel?

  • @KoyPinks
    @KoyPinks 3 роки тому +2

    At 40lbs how many yards?

  • @felixcastro484
    @felixcastro484 2 роки тому

    Can you tell me the specs an de name of the rod you used for this video ??? Please.

  • @imzaazmi
    @imzaazmi 2 місяці тому

    What rod specifications pair with this reel?

  • @user-nx1jx6cd9q
    @user-nx1jx6cd9q 3 роки тому

    Sup with that noodle rod lol

  • @shalveenlal9934
    @shalveenlal9934 3 роки тому +2

    Subscribed after watchin .. I purchased a lexa 300hd recently so this vid was perfect.... but wat OH rod were u usin...

  • @heru_hurraaa
    @heru_hurraaa 3 місяці тому

    Apakah daiwa lexa 300 Bisa untuk mancing teknik casting..???

  • @daltonv5206
    @daltonv5206 3 роки тому +1

    You've been putting out good content man 👍 you guys based out of Florida?

    • @ScottMikles
      @ScottMikles  3 роки тому +1

      I appreciate it. Yeah, northwest Florida.

  • @miamiwax5504
    @miamiwax5504 Рік тому

    What rod?

  • @bobwire3310
    @bobwire3310 3 роки тому

    Put DA HURT On DeM NeXT TIME my buddy landed a Tuna on a 300 too a while but got it inn WoRK DAT CoMBO NeXT TIME🤙🤙🤙

  • @KoyPinks
    @KoyPinks 3 роки тому +1

    i recently got a lexa 300. what rod are you using?

  • @kpkp1077
    @kpkp1077 2 роки тому

    How deep u guys go

  • @catim
    @catim 3 роки тому +2

    What pole is that set up with? Great video!

    • @ScottMikles
      @ScottMikles  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks bro, it's a Daiwa Proteus Spiral wrapped MH

  • @colmmccann8974
    @colmmccann8974 Рік тому

    Just subscribed, excellent content. Would you be comfortable with jigs up to 250gram on the Lexa 300 or would you move up to the Lexa 400?

    • @ScottMikles
      @ScottMikles  Рік тому +1

      Thanks and welcome to the channel.
      I would go up to the heavier reel, but more importantly a heavier rod. The rod power is going to be the bigger factor in regards to jig weight. The setup featured has a medium heavy rod and that's a 120 gram jig. When I run 250g it's on a heavy at minimum.

    • @colmmccann8974
      @colmmccann8974 Рік тому

      @@ScottMikles Thanks Scott

  • @slacktide5675
    @slacktide5675 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Scott. Does the level wind on the lexa HD affect your jigging in anyway? Been thinking of getting the 400 hyper speed for deep water slow pitch jigging

    • @ScottMikles
      @ScottMikles  3 роки тому +2

      Not at all, she's smooth as silk. It's a welcomed feature as far as I'm concerned.

    • @slacktide5675
      @slacktide5675 3 роки тому

      Thanks man. I’m gonna be jigging 450-900’ with it. Do you think I need a longer handle than the stock handle with the hyper speed for more torque?

    • @miamiwax5504
      @miamiwax5504 Рік тому

      ​@@ScottMikles having it is probably better than not having it

  • @yepyep340
    @yepyep340 3 роки тому +2

    look at the bend in that rod! so SICK! what rod is that? got to ask.

    • @yepyep340
      @yepyep340 3 роки тому +1

      found answer earlier in comments but what #. thanks

  • @77jaycube69
    @77jaycube69 3 роки тому

    Are you a leftie or are you a rightie using a left hand reel on purpose. If so, does using a leftie work better for jigging?

    • @ScottMikles
      @ScottMikles  2 роки тому +5

      Reeling with my left hand is something I've done since I was a little kid. I throw with my right hand so casting with it feels more natural and so does fighting fish with my dominant hand. Just how I've always done it. Also, I don't have to cast then switch the rod to the other hand to retrieve.

  • @user-by6yc8yl7v
    @user-by6yc8yl7v 2 роки тому +1

    I'm torn between the lexa 400 TW or the Tranx500 hg.
    Looking to invest in a bigger/stronger musky reel for casting that will last.

    • @360fishingadventures8
      @360fishingadventures8 2 роки тому

      If you can find a tranx in stock, that's always your best bet. I own a tranx 200 and it's a monster of a reel.

    • @yo_sp33d34
      @yo_sp33d34 Рік тому +1

      imo the lexa 400 tw casts much more comfortably than the tranx 500

  • @riskonandoff2891
    @riskonandoff2891 2 роки тому

    Where is this at. Great catch

    • @BigReg26
      @BigReg26 Рік тому

      Nice video. It really showed me what the reel can do. Bought one last week. Excited to put it to work.

  • @kenth6140
    @kenth6140 3 роки тому

    Destin

  • @matsonhard6130
    @matsonhard6130 2 роки тому

    What rod were you using

    • @ScottMikles
      @ScottMikles  2 роки тому +1

      Thats a Daiwa Proteus MH spiral rod. Sick, right?

    • @felixcastro484
      @felixcastro484 2 роки тому

      @@ScottMikles PRIN76MHFB-SP
      TypeConventional
      (Acid Wrapped)
      Length7'6''
      1 pc
      PowerMedium Heavy
      ActionFast
      Line Weight40-70lb Braid
      HandleEVA…. Is this the same rod?

  • @kpkp1077
    @kpkp1077 2 роки тому

    Do u recommend that same reel for rocfishing ??

  • @jamescastell2621
    @jamescastell2621 2 роки тому

    Can u cast far or is it more for jigging

    • @ScottMikles
      @ScottMikles  2 роки тому

      I usually use it for jigging, but yes, casts great.

  • @KoyPinks
    @KoyPinks 3 роки тому

    how deep is the water? New neighbor here.

    • @ScottMikles
      @ScottMikles  3 роки тому +1

      When jigging it's normally between 70 and 130ft.

    • @KoyPinks
      @KoyPinks 3 роки тому

      @@ScottMikles im so into lexa 300. I wanna buy one. Good luck in your fishing adventures and keep safe.

    • @ScottMikles
      @ScottMikles  3 роки тому +1

      @@KoyPinks me too, the Lexa is so capable and fun to fish with. It's a great reel. Thanks, you too. I'll see you around neighbor.

    • @KoyPinks
      @KoyPinks 3 роки тому

      @@ScottMikles what fish finder are you using>?

    • @ScottMikles
      @ScottMikles  3 роки тому +1

      @@KoyPinks That's a SIMRAD XSE 09.

  • @felixcastro484
    @felixcastro484 2 роки тому

    PRIN76MHFB-SP
    TypeConventional
    (Acid Wrapped)
    Length7'6''
    1 pc
    PowerMedium Heavy
    ActionFast
    Line Weight40-70lb Braid
    HandleEVA…..is this the same that you are using??

  • @Clambelly
    @Clambelly 2 роки тому

    Need a heavier rod.

    • @ScottMikles
      @ScottMikles  2 роки тому +1

      Indeed, it does by standard. I like flirting with that line where the gear is too light to keep it sporting. That being said, this setup wouldn't keep a real big one out of structure.

  • @sebastiengambarini5692
    @sebastiengambarini5692 3 роки тому

    QUpq

  • @evanherrera5948
    @evanherrera5948 Рік тому

    What rod is that tho?

    • @ScottMikles
      @ScottMikles  Рік тому

      That's a Daiwa Proteus MH 7 6" spiral wrapped conventional jigging rod