Here's a quick look inside the lexa 300, incase anyone wanted to see. Not enough time for a tutorial, plus its a new reel :P
The reel
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0100.jpg)
With the handle assembly off, exposing the handle bearing
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0092.jpg)
Gear/drag stack
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0091.jpg)
Anti reverse pawl/clutch plate
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0090.jpg)
Drag components (carbon fiber ;D) Except one fiber washer under the main gear, forgot to measure...oops
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0081.jpg)
Underneath the gears/drive shaft...No pinion bearing ???
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0080.jpg)
Spool view 1
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0085.jpg)
Spool view 2
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0086.jpg)
Frame/spool/left sideplate
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0095.jpg)
Inside the frame/pinion
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0097.jpg)
Left side plate access
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0098.jpg)
Levelwind
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0102.jpg)
Anti reverse bearing/other spool bearing/right side plate
Anti reverse is mostly plastic, so less rust to worry about. May be a plus, hopefully they hold up.
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0083.jpg)
Handle components/drag star
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/flyforfish21/SAM_0087.jpg)
Haven't contributed in awhile, figured i'd throw up something of use for anyone who hasn't opened one yet
Geoff
nicely done!
Thanks. I was looking at those. I have a Curado 300 now and I love it for almost everything inshore. Was thinking about getting the new Daiwa or the Abu Revo Toro NaCl. Anybody know how those magnetic backlash controls hold up in saltwater?
Little disappointed the Lexa doesnt have a Free floating spool, but has the spool shaft go through the Pinion!!!!???
Daiwa 'was' a leader in this upgrade for casting IMO... :-[
Otherwise its looking good......
Thanks for the look inside.....
the free floating spool is an advantage for freespool, but i'll bet that the shimano design still works fine for most applications.
Hi Alan
Would the lack of a pinion bearing be a major problem? If so, do you think it could be easily upgraded to include a bearing?
Cheers
Brad
i was looking at that too. it should be ok. it would certainly be one less thing to maintain!
I wouldn't worry about the lack of a pinion bearing. The handle side spool shaft bearing is massive and is able to handle side loads with ease.
I'm pretty amused at all these new-generation lo-pro reels claiming to pull 20#+ of drag. I'm sure they will...once :-\
Alan, how long is the handle arm in total?`Looking for the Powerhandle as a spare part for a Ryoga. Might be a cheap alternative to the after market parts. Does anyone know where I can find the reel schematics online?
Cheers
Thomas
not sure on the length. anyone have one to measure?
Hello List,
Has anyone on here actually had a chance to fish the Lexa 300?
If so, what do you like and dislike about the reel?
I'm considering one to target Calico's but would like to hear some opinions first. ;D
the small drag washer that sits under the drive gear, does anyone know what it's made out of and why it isn't constructed from the the same material as the main drag washers?
regards,
nagz
not sure, but i would replace it with carbon fiber. likely that daiwa already has.
Hi, I fish with this reel (300HSL P) since three months now. The casting control and casting distance are really good. I have the same casting distance with my LEXA and my CURADO 301e with Boca bearing on the spool.
I use it in saltwater, and there no water enter in the reel like the Curado, more easy to maintain. The drag system is really smooth and the operation of the reel is like butter.
But I don't like the axial play I have when retrieving. I had broken the counterweight of the handle (manufacturing defect) and I fix it myself and I will never move again.
It's a little early to talk about reliability after few months. Performance are really good.
Sorry for my poor english but it's not my native language.
I hope this help.
this does help, and you english is excellent! ;D
Quote from: Tim McNeely on August 23, 2012, 05:31:56 PM
I'm pretty amused at all these new-generation lo-pro reels claiming to pull 20#+ of drag. I'm sure they will...once :-\
I'm sure this type of reel can generate prolonged drag pressure over 20# for countless runs over many years, if used & serviced correctly... it's not a winch; it's not intended to "pull" anything beyond several pounds of resistance (esp., not the high-speed models); you're supposed to move/"pull" the fish w/ your rod -- NOT, your gears!!!
Correct me if I am wrong but the reel doesn't need a pinion bearing as it has the bearing on the spool behind the pin. I have been thinking about either a Curado 300 or Lexa 300. I have all Shimano baitcasters and have had some issues with other Daiwa baitcasters so I'm a little gun shy of the Lexa. Great tutorial anyway.
Thanx for the post. Can someone take a picture or tell me how this reel compares size wise to something else?
Thanx,
Leo
I serviced a Lexa 300 for my sons friend yesterday. The right spool bearing was frozen. I got it free and got some reelx into it. It's much better now. Handle was sticking at times so I put some grease in a few places including the level wind which seems to have cured it. He'll need to get that bearing replaced.
I worked on my 300hs-p tonight. It's been fished a lot in the the past 15 months since I got it. I had noticed the gear sleeve was corroded to the gear shaft when I had it open a couple of weeks ago. I had a b*ch getting it free. Cleaned it up with some Emery cloth, greased it up and it's ready to go again. There was rust in the anti-reverse bearing that I cleaned up too. What prompted the service a couple of weeks ago was that the thumb bar to release the spool was often sticking and wouldn't work. Salt and gunk had accumulated where it slides, some cleaning and grease solved that. I told my son that if he's not going to clean my stuff after use that he'll just have to ruin his own gear!
Btw, A Trinidad handle fits on the 400 pretty well. My 400hs has the twin paddle handle and I wanted to try a power handle. It handled a couple of YT just fine last weekend with the stock paddles.
Does the Lexa's level wind guide in sync with the line when casting or does it stay stationary?
Stationary. It's a non-synchronized level-wind.
:( I guess my best option would be Daiwa's Tatula reels then. Thanks.
You're looking for a synchronized level wind in a low profile reel? The Tatulas don't offer that. The Abu NaCl have a synchronized level wind.
Quote from: Bryan Young on May 30, 2014, 08:39:52 PM
:( I guess my best option would be Daiwa's Tatula reels then. Thanks.
As above Abu Revo NaCl has synced LW mechanism as well as Okuma Komodo.
The Okuma has stainless internals as well as all metal frame and side plates. The Abu is a little smoother and better line capacity. Both excellent and worthy as is the Lexa 300/400.
Quote from: Bucktail on July 30, 2012, 02:04:46 PM
Thanks. I was looking at those. I have a Curado 300 now and I love it for almost everything inshore. Was thinking about getting the new Daiwa or the Abu Revo Toro NaCl. Anybody know how those magnetic backlash controls hold up in saltwater?
Bob I fished with them for many years and with normal service Ive had no problems. I wish Canyon had that selection. The one I bought from you for Ruth definitely isn't working for her, so it's mine and she is getting a new Abu. Once you get used to casting with the mag assist you will find yourself using less and less mag.