Rod for Daiwa Lexa 400

[handi2]

I currently have my Lexa 400 on a freshwater Muskie casting rod.

Im looking for something stronger and built for saltwater. I like the 7'6 length because its used from the boat. I haven't found a 40 to 80 or stronger 50 to 100 rod in this length. Im using 65 to 80lb braid.

Any help for me?

[MarkT]

I don't know of a 50-100# rod that I'd want to put a Lexa 400 on. What is your intended use?
There's a Daiwa Proteus rod (prtb76xhf) that's 7'6", rated 30-60 (70-120# braid) that's worth looking at.

Do you fish from a wheelchair? If so, ignore what follows!

I have no problem with an 8'er, even on a skiff.  I use the Phenix psw809xhj. It's 8', rated 25-60. I have 50# spectra on my Lexa 400 and use a 40-50# leader. I've recently caught YT and Wahoo with this combo. Casts a long way with a surface iron, Raider or Wahoo bomb.

I caught 7 YT in June on Alan's SoA 5 day at San Martin with the Lexa 400 on a 9' jigstick (Phenix psw909xhj). I caught 7 Wahoo on my 10 day on the same rod using a TranX throwing bombs. Don't sell yourself short by using a shorter rod than you can get away with!

[handi2]

Thanks Mark,

I use it throwing at Cobia and other Pelagics. Then bottom fishing too.

Yes I have to stay in the chair. 90% of the time i run the boat but ever once in a while i get to fish.

[MarkT]

Daiwa makes a 7' and 8' version of that xh Proteus too.  Do you fight with the rod butt under your arm or do you put the butt on the seat between your legs?

[handi2]

Under my arm either spinning or conventional.

[MarkT]

I checked out that Daiwa 76xh today. It's a beast! You might want something a little more bendy fishing sitting with it under your arm.

[handi2]

Copy that..!

[handi2]

I ended up with the Daiwa Proteus in 30 to 60 I believe it was. 7"6".

Thanks all

[handi2]

I ended up with the Daiwa Proteus in 30 to 60 I believe it was. 7"6" Heavy Fast.

Thanks all

[MarkT]

That's a stiff, powerful rod. Go beast mode with it!