Curado 300 or Lexa 300? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Biggameaddict · 01-16-2013, 08:49 PM

Get the 2nd generation revo premiers with the eva knob handle. Those things have titanium to steel gears and if i remember right the gear sleeve was titanium too. Ti coated line guide, 22lbs of drag, infinispool 2, same price if not cheaper than a lexa 300. Upgrade to a paddle handle if you want for 20$.

Nic D · 01-17-2013, 04:50 PM

Been there done that....

I've owned shimanos all my life and recently sold my 300e and ej's. I respect the others that have posted above, but for anyone to say that the shimano is better than either one (the lexa or the revo toro 50) must not have enough experience with them. I have and here is what I have found...

Lexas and the revo toro 50 free spool measurably better than the currado allowing a longer cast. Longer cast = covering more water. The new lexa paddle handles are giant... Diawa nailed it with that handle, theres no need for a power handle. As far as maintenance goes, I've owned the revo toro for a full year now and hasn't had to be serviced. Now consider this, I fish from a boat now, and Im not on the water. But seems that my currados needed service every couple of months even in the boat. I've bought 2 lexa's about 3 months ago, so the verdict is still out on the lexa. As far as line capacity goes, don't worry about it, at all. Fill the reel you buy with 65# power pro and call it done. 180-200 yards is more than enough to bass fish with.

I don't really worry about ratios. You're not going to notice a difference. We're not pulling on tuna here folks. We're talking about bass (for the most part). If anything, I want the higher ratios. I can always turn the handle slower.

Whatever you buy, don't buy the shimano.

I hope this helps.
Nic

Xirmev · 10-19-2013, 01:57 PM

Hows the lexa 300 holding up guys? Any problems? Thinking about buying one soon

YakDout · 10-19-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Xirmev

Hows the lexa 300 holding up guys? Any problems? Thinking about buying one soon

The new 400 should be coming out very soon.

BrokeLoser · 10-19-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

The new 400 should be coming out very soon.

Does the 400 have a clicker? It would make a sweet live bait reel.

YakDout · 10-19-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

Does the 400 have a clicker? It would make a sweet live bait reel.

Not sure on the clicker. But it still looks like it's gonna be a sweet reel. I'm gonna get one, eventually.

BrokeLoser · 10-19-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Xirmev

Hows the lexa 300 holding up guys? Any problems? Thinking about buying one soon

AWESOME REEL!
Seems to be water tight...I've fished mine pretty hard...I have it mounted on a 8 foot 15-40 Teramar; its my preferred combo for throwing heavy swimbaits and it's killer on small to medium size yellows. I'd bet it would even put the brakes on 30# yellows.
I like it so much I bought a Lexa 100 for my 12-25 Teramar...Fun setup for calicos.

01-16-2013, 08:49 PM	#1
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Get the 2nd generation revo premiers with the eva knob handle. Those things have titanium to steel gears and if i remember right the gear sleeve was titanium too. Ti coated line guide, 22lbs of drag, infinispool 2, same price if not cheaper than a lexa 300. Upgrade to a paddle handle if you want for 20$. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

01-17-2013, 04:50 PM	#2
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	Been there done that.... I've owned shimanos all my life and recently sold my 300e and ej's. I respect the others that have posted above, but for anyone to say that the shimano is better than either one (the lexa or the revo toro 50) must not have enough experience with them. I have and here is what I have found... Lexas and the revo toro 50 free spool measurably better than the currado allowing a longer cast. Longer cast = covering more water. The new lexa paddle handles are giant... Diawa nailed it with that handle, theres no need for a power handle. As far as maintenance goes, I've owned the revo toro for a full year now and hasn't had to be serviced. Now consider this, I fish from a boat now, and Im not on the water. But seems that my currados needed service every couple of months even in the boat. I've bought 2 lexa's about 3 months ago, so the verdict is still out on the lexa. As far as line capacity goes, don't worry about it, at all. Fill the reel you buy with 65# power pro and call it done. 180-200 yards is more than enough to bass fish with. I don't really worry about ratios. You're not going to notice a difference. We're not pulling on tuna here folks. We're talking about bass (for the most part). If anything, I want the higher ratios. I can always turn the handle slower. Whatever you buy, don't buy the shimano. I hope this helps. Nic __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

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10-19-2013, 01:57 PM	#3
Xirmev Junior Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 2	Hows the lexa 300 holding up guys? Any problems? Thinking about buying one soon