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I own the non HD model, use it to fly line live baits to tuna and yellowtail in the 30/40 lb. range, handles them easily. The new HD is even better. I'm using it to cast wahoo bombs and top water iron on long range boats, and it is a joy to use. Defiantly on a par with the Shimano anthrax at 49% of the cost. Slightly less drag and reel capacity but otherwise just as good in my opinion.
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PROS: Smooth drag Handles salt water well Quick retrieves Great line capacity nothing is perfect, but it's about as close as you can get. I've been buying Daiwa since 1970s, and them c-line series are still reeling in 50lbers. They've never seen nothing like me out here with the Daiwa. This one guy said he ain't never seen anything like it, I says "I'm a fish catching machine!"
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These Daiwa Lexa HD reels can really take the Punishment, I witnessed guy in the Gulf Of Mexico landing 45lb+ fish using the smaller Daiwa Lexia 300 and it just kept on fishing, that's why I purchased the HD 300 and 400 this week.
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Got one of these for Christmas and I matched it up to an Okuma Shadow Stalker bait casting rod. Spooled up with some Firewire Ultra-cast Invisibraid 40lb. After watching a couple of youtube videos on how to setup your bait casting setup; I took it out to the park. After spending 5 minutes dialing it in. I started casting. Lightly at first as I had anticipated some bird nesting. After several cast no bird nest and I started going for distance. Man this thing just goes! I finally had to start putting some thumb on it as it wouldn't stop and seemed to spin faster. It started nesting around 50 to 60 yards and would come to a jerking stop. I will work on the end of my casting technique but smiled all the way home thinking WOW!
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I love the retrieve ratio on this reel. You can't beat the speed to stay above the weeds with a spinner. The large grip handle is key as well. I am going to see if I can find a similar handle for my Calcutta. When I change to my beefier combo, it is no longer comfortable with the standard paddle handle. GREAT REEL!!!!!!
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