What daiwa baitcaster reel do you recommend for pier fishing in texas? Thank you

Vjtrey1 · August 12, 2016, 10:39:40 AM

Hi im planning to get a new baitcasting reel im from houston texas and fishing off pier. I currently have daiwa saltist 20 hc level wind and daiwa tatula 200 hd. Appreciate your recommendation! Thank you!

johndtuttle · August 12, 2016, 02:14:34 PM

Daiwa Lexa 300-400 for casting lures.

For Bait an weight I would go with a BG.

handi2 · August 12, 2016, 08:38:12 PM

I use a Lexa 400 offshore for Snapper. Great reels

Vjtrey1 · August 13, 2016, 05:00:09 AM

Which is better daiwa lexa or team daiwa luna?

johndtuttle · August 13, 2016, 06:21:23 AM

Quote from: Vjtrey1 on August 13, 2016, 05:00:09 AM
Which is better daiwa lexa or team daiwa luna?

Lexa is a much more advanced reel. More cranking power and more drag.

Vjtrey1 · August 13, 2016, 06:24:36 AM

If i get lexa should i get the HD?

handi2 · August 13, 2016, 05:40:12 PM

If buying new then yes I would get the HD. Mine is the regular and has never let me down. I've even caught 40 lb Cobia with mine.

I might have one new in the shop. I'll look today.

Keith

Vjtrey1 · August 13, 2016, 07:35:16 PM

What size do you recommend for pier fishing?

johndtuttle · August 13, 2016, 07:39:21 PM

Stick with the 400, the 300 is pretty small.

steelfish · August 13, 2016, 07:47:30 PM

I have the lexa 300HSP with 250yds of 40# braid and 30# short mono leader, I dont feel like I would need more line than that.
so far, no much local fishes on the surf get too much line out from the reel
if you feel like need 50# you will get 200yds, more than enough more pier fishing I think

400 size if more like boat reel

johndtuttle · August 13, 2016, 07:56:55 PM

Pier fishing on the Gulf coast of Texas he might get into sharks, I'd rather have 300 yards of 65# braid on there than 40#.

steelfish · August 13, 2016, 08:18:48 PM

Quote from: johndtuttle on August 13, 2016, 07:56:55 PM
Pier fishing on the Gulf coast of Texas he might get into sharks, I'd rather have 300 yards of 65# braid on there than 40#.

LOL, I was about to end my last post with.. unless you catch a shark.

Vjtrey1 · August 13, 2016, 08:32:15 PM

Alright then i will get the 400 thank you appreciate your effort to reply guys!

Also should i get the 7.1 or 8.1? Sorry for too many inquiries

johndtuttle · August 13, 2016, 09:15:00 PM

Quote from: Vjtrey1 on August 13, 2016, 08:32:15 PM
Alright then i will get the 400 thank you appreciate your effort to reply guys!

Also should i get the 7.1 or 8.1? Sorry for too many inquiries

Check with Handi2 and see what he might have for you. Probably the 7.1 is more all purpose. The 8:1 is nice for surface lures.