Lexa 400, anyone used it yet? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

45user · 04-15-2014, 07:23 PM

Has anyone used it yet? Any review would be appreciated. I'm looking into lexa 400 PWR-P, 5.4:1 gear ratio reel for jigging
Thank you!
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erinoo · 04-15-2014, 07:48 PM

Pick up a 400 and 300 today. let you know later.

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Originally Posted by 45user

Has anyone used it yet? Any review would be appreciated. I'm looking into lexa 400 PWR-P, 5.4:1 gear ratio reel for jigging
Thank you!
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AirborneYak · 04-15-2014, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by erinoo

Pick up a 400 and 300 today. let you know later.

what rod are you thinking of putting the 400 and the 300 on?

gunghosd · 04-15-2014, 10:12 PM

I have a tranxHG and a couple Lexa 300HS's.... I think Shimano definitely has a better build quality.... I have had to do a lot of service on the Daiwas, and I dont even use it as much as the tranx... hope that helps some, good luck

Fishwhisperer619 · 04-15-2014, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gunghosd

I have a tranxHG and a couple Lexa 300HS's.... I think Shimano definitely has a better build quality.... I have had to do a lot of service on the Daiwas, and I dont even use it as much as the tranx... hope that helps some, good luck

Yea but the tranx is a beast and a half, in its own category

Gerry · 04-16-2014, 12:48 AM

The tranx is superior to the Lexa, but you pay a premium. IMHO, both reels are WAY to big for a baitcaster. The 300 is perfect for our local waters

Gerry · 04-16-2014, 01:08 AM

The lexa 400 is WAY to big to be a levelwind reel.

Gerry · 04-16-2014, 01:16 AM

Toss a saltist 20 and your golden!!!!

YakDout · 04-16-2014, 03:55 AM

I have a lexa 400 hsp for throwing surface irons and I love it. It's on a phenix rod. Casts like a dream. Tons of drag. Great reel

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YakDout · 04-16-2014, 06:18 AM

Also, tiburon makes an aftermarket jig stick clamp for the tranx and now the lexa 400. It's close to $50

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LawDog · 04-16-2014, 03:07 PM

Bought mine a few months ago...amazing. It's easy to take apart and clean. Holds tons of line and casts like a dream.

Use with a 8' okuma Muskie heavy action 35-60# rod. I can put some serious distance on an iron.

Rambo · 04-16-2014, 04:07 PM

I have the tranx HG with the phenix rod also and it's a beast but you dont really want to bring that on the kayak in fear of losing an expensive piece of gear (speaking from experience of kayak flipping). If the lexa 400 is just as good and less than half the price and a bit smaller; I'd settle for lexa with a good rod for casting iron.

Fishwhisperer619 · 04-16-2014, 04:13 PM

Even the quantum iron pt is a cool baitcaster. I myself have the abu garcia revo toro nacl. Went to this after using the curado 300ej, never going back

45user · 04-16-2014, 04:38 PM

Thanks guys! Lexa 400 HSP is on order!

CheapPelican · 04-16-2014, 05:26 PM

What was your toro not doing for you that you think the lexa will, other than size? Am considering one my self.

YakDout · 04-16-2014, 05:30 PM

I have toro nacl 50. And a lexa 300 as well as 400. I don't even remember the last time I fished with the Abu. I've had too many problems with it. I had to take it apart and fix something almost everytime I used it. I think the Lexas are sealed better. I would feel comfortable pulling on a 35 lb yellow with my lexa 400. I cannot say the same for the Abu

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45user · 04-16-2014, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapPelican

What was your toro not doing for you that you think the lexa will, other than size? Am considering one my self.

CheapPelican,
I'm a gear whore haha
Seriously tho I have not had enough time with abu so I can't judge but I like the size of the lexa better than the abu and lexa seems to me it looks better

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CheapPelican · 04-16-2014, 08:17 PM

I like the looks too. Futureistic. Will look good with my phenix abyss.

Tackle whore huh? Would you have a 300ej to compare it to?

Please follow up with a review when you get it.

I think im going to get one but I'm still debating on what size.That abyss pairs nicely with my 300ej. I'm wondering whether to up size the reel.

45user · 04-17-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapPelican

I like the looks too. Futureistic. Will look good with my phenix abyss.

Tackle whore huh? Would you have a 300ej to compare it to?

Please follow up with a review when you get it.

I think im going to get one but I'm still debating on what size.That abyss pairs nicely with my 300ej. I'm wondering whether to up size the reel.

I have 300ej as well but that's more comparable to lexa 300 in size. I find myself using lexa 300 more than 300ej. Not because lexa is better but I just use lexa more than 300ej.
Shimano feels more refined and daiwa feels more rough (I don't mean rough as bad). Shimano = feminine, Daiwa = masculine

I will let you know my first impression when I get lexa 400.
But I am no mean by gear expert just a gear whore haha
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Fishwhisperer619 · 04-17-2014, 10:54 PM

Maybe you guys got some defective one because mine has pulled in yellows and yft's up to 40# in baja. But thats the beauty of there being so many reels and brands out there. Everyone has an opinion and every reel has a place. Let me know how that lexa treats you

04-15-2014, 07:23 PM	#1
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	Lexa 400, anyone used it yet? Has anyone used it yet? Any review would be appreciated. I'm looking into lexa 400 PWR-P, 5.4:1 gear ratio reel for jigging Thank you! 45

04-15-2014, 10:12 PM	#4
gunghosd Let's Do This! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: san diego, ca, usa Posts: 63	I have a tranxHG and a couple Lexa 300HS's.... I think Shimano definitely has a better build quality.... I have had to do a lot of service on the Daiwas, and I dont even use it as much as the tranx... hope that helps some, good luck __________________ -Matt finbomb.com Don't hate me, Just my humble opinion Tight lines my fishing brothers

04-16-2014, 05:26 PM	#15
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	What was your toro not doing for you that you think the lexa will, other than size? Am considering one my self. __________________

04-16-2014, 08:17 PM	#18
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	I like the looks too. Futureistic. Will look good with my phenix abyss. Tackle whore huh? Would you have a 300ej to compare it to? Please follow up with a review when you get it. I think im going to get one but I'm still debating on what size.That abyss pairs nicely with my 300ej. I'm wondering whether to up size the reel. __________________

04-16-2014, 12:48 AM	#6
Gerry Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 89	The tranx is superior to the Lexa, but you pay a premium. IMHO, both reels are WAY to big for a baitcaster. The 300 is perfect for our local waters

04-16-2014, 01:08 AM	#7
Gerry Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 89	The lexa 400 is WAY to big to be a levelwind reel.

04-16-2014, 01:16 AM	#8
Gerry Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 89	Toss a saltist 20 and your golden!!!!

04-16-2014, 03:55 AM	#9
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I have a lexa 400 hsp for throwing surface irons and I love it. It's on a phenix rod. Casts like a dream. Tons of drag. Great reel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-16-2014, 06:18 AM	#10
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Also, tiburon makes an aftermarket jig stick clamp for the tranx and now the lexa 400. It's close to $50 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-16-2014, 03:07 PM	#11
LawDog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 143	Bought mine a few months ago...amazing. It's easy to take apart and clean. Holds tons of line and casts like a dream. Use with a 8' okuma Muskie heavy action 35-60# rod. I can put some serious distance on an iron.

04-16-2014, 04:07 PM	#12
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	I have the tranx HG with the phenix rod also and it's a beast but you dont really want to bring that on the kayak in fear of losing an expensive piece of gear (speaking from experience of kayak flipping). If the lexa 400 is just as good and less than half the price and a bit smaller; I'd settle for lexa with a good rod for casting iron.

04-16-2014, 04:13 PM	#13
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Even the quantum iron pt is a cool baitcaster. I myself have the abu garcia revo toro nacl. Went to this after using the curado 300ej, never going back

04-16-2014, 04:38 PM	#14
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	Thanks guys! Lexa 400 HSP is on order!

04-16-2014, 05:30 PM	#16
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I have toro nacl 50. And a lexa 300 as well as 400. I don't even remember the last time I fished with the Abu. I've had too many problems with it. I had to take it apart and fix something almost everytime I used it. I think the Lexas are sealed better. I would feel comfortable pulling on a 35 lb yellow with my lexa 400. I cannot say the same for the Abu Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-17-2014, 10:54 PM	#20
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Maybe you guys got some defective one because mine has pulled in yellows and yft's up to 40# in baja. But thats the beauty of there being so many reels and brands out there. Everyone has an opinion and every reel has a place. Let me know how that lexa treats you