Lexa 300 or 400 for Calstar 8' jigstick? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

goldenglory18 · 06-04-2018, 09:16 AM

So I just found a sweet deal on a Calstar deckhand rod (WCDH-270-8H-C.)

I figured I'd toss jigs with it and pair it with my fave, Diawa Lexa. What size do you guys suggest? The 400 has always looked and felt awkward to me but the extra capacity sound appealing considering the rig I want to build.

Oh, and I've tried multiple conventional reels and just can't get used to them, thus my leaning towards the casting style of the Lexa. Please don't judge, it's the bass angler in me. LOL

Thanks in advance....

- KT

Bruntoj · 06-04-2018, 10:12 AM

After I lost my Lexa 300 HD to Neptune I switched to a Tranx 400 and absolutely love it. Been about a year now.

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Bruntoj · 06-04-2018, 10:14 AM

I guess my point is that they feel the same in terms of size and weight in-hand but I feel like the Tranx is smoother. All subjective, not a side by side comparison.

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skrilla · 06-04-2018, 01:21 PM

400 size for the 270.

Denis_Ruso · 06-04-2018, 03:10 PM

Yah I'd go with the 400. The 300 is awesome but the lack of line capacity really limits the size of fish you can land. I have the 400 on a 8' Teramar and bomb casts with it. I think if I had the 300 on there I would be casting more than half the spool out.

King Saba · 06-04-2018, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

Yah I'd go with the 400. The 300 is awesome but the lack of line capacity really limits the size of fish you can land. I have the 400 on a 8' Teramar and bomb casts with it. I think if I had the 300 on there I would be casting more than half the spool out.

Might I ask which Teramar?

MaskedFisherDude · 06-04-2018, 04:00 PM

I’m a freshwater guy switching over to the salt. Been a Shimano guy my whole life and I got a 400 Lexa Winn last week that I’m very impressed with. I spooled it up with 300 yards of 50 pound braid. It’s definitely big in hand but I got used to it rather fast. Also check eBay if your looking I got it for 156 bucks to my door. Sweet deal

Denis_Ruso · 06-05-2018, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by King Saba

Might I ask which Teramar?

TMC-711MHBRA TMC-711MHBRA or something along this line.

7' 11" heavy/fast I think its a 30-60lb

Bruntoj · 06-05-2018, 02:16 PM

Realizing the OP was looking for a decision between the Lexa 300 or 400... here’s another reason I like the Tranx400

The larger oval orifice

of the level wind is much easier to thread on the Tranx.

Here’s a pic for scale and showing the Teramar Inshore rod I have it paired with.

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06-04-2018, 09:16 AM	#1
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	Lexa 300 or 400 for Calstar 8' jigstick? So I just found a sweet deal on a Calstar deckhand rod (WCDH-270-8H-C.) I figured I'd toss jigs with it and pair it with my fave, Diawa Lexa. What size do you guys suggest? The 400 has always looked and felt awkward to me but the extra capacity sound appealing considering the rig I want to build. Oh, and I've tried multiple conventional reels and just can't get used to them, thus my leaning towards the casting style of the Lexa. Please don't judge, it's the bass angler in me. LOL Thanks in advance.... - KT

06-04-2018, 01:21 PM	#4
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	400 size for the 270. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

06-04-2018, 03:10 PM	#5
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Yah I'd go with the 400. The 300 is awesome but the lack of line capacity really limits the size of fish you can land. I have the 400 on a 8' Teramar and bomb casts with it. I think if I had the 300 on there I would be casting more than half the spool out. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

06-05-2018, 02:16 PM	#9
Bruntoj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego County Posts: 168	Lexa 300 or 400 for Calstar 8' jigstick? Realizing the OP was looking for a decision between the Lexa 300 or 400... here’s another reason I like the Tranx400 The larger oval orifice of the level wind is much easier to thread on the Tranx. Here’s a pic for scale and showing the Teramar Inshore rod I have it paired with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-04-2018, 10:12 AM	#2
Bruntoj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego County Posts: 168	After I lost my Lexa 300 HD to Neptune I switched to a Tranx 400 and absolutely love it. Been about a year now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-04-2018, 10:14 AM	#3
Bruntoj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego County Posts: 168	I guess my point is that they feel the same in terms of size and weight in-hand but I feel like the Tranx is smoother. All subjective, not a side by side comparison. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-04-2018, 04:00 PM	#7
MaskedFisherDude Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 39	I’m a freshwater guy switching over to the salt. Been a Shimano guy my whole life and I got a 400 Lexa Winn last week that I’m very impressed with. I spooled it up with 300 yards of 50 pound braid. It’s definitely big in hand but I got used to it rather fast. Also check eBay if your looking I got it for 156 bucks to my door. Sweet deal