NEW Daiwa LEXA!

300 Yards FREE SUPER BRAID Get 300 yards of top quality Gel Spun Braid Spooling at no extra charge with these innovative NEW reels.

 

New for 2012 - first shown at ICAST in July and available now, the new Lexa from Daiwa represents one of the finest inshore low profile baitcasting reels on the market. Incorporating a tremendous oversize six element drag stack you get up to 22 lbs. of drag from a wonderfully sized reel which holds 300 yds of 30# super braid line! This reel also deals with the harsh effects of saltwater intrusion very well. There are two basic models in the Lexa series, the small model 100 and the larger more saltwater sized 300. There are both lefty and right hand retrieve models, and there are two gear ratios, two different handles, and of course two sizes, and they have lefty and righty options! They really tried to make a versatile reel that would accommodate almost any style of fishing you do.   Daiwa also offers the reel with a power handle in their HSL-P model, the lower geared (though still fast) 6.3:1 retrieve verses the paddle handle which is offered on the faster 7.3:1 versions. In all, there are 12 versions of this series of reels. However for us salty types six models stand out all in the 300 size.

 

POWER HANDLE - Available on the 300HS-P AND HSL-P

There are two basic models in the Lexa series, the small model 100 and the larger more saltwater sized 300. There are both lefty and right hand retrieve models, and they are two gear ratios. Daiwa also offers the reel with a power handle in their HSL-P model, the lower geared (though still fast) 6.3:1 retrieve verses the paddle handle which is offered on the faster 7.3:1 versions. In all, there are 12 versions of this series of reels. However for us salty types six models apply in the 300 size.

Lexa™ High Capacity Baitcasters Features:

	New mold design
	Swept Handle with weight-reducing cutouts
	Aluminum frame and side plate (gear side)
	7 Bearing System (2CRBB, 4BB +1RB)
	Magforce® Cast Control
	Infinite Anti-Reverse
	A7075 Aluminum spool, super lightweight—extra strong (100 size)
	Extra line capacity for strong lines, powerful fish (300 size)
	Counter balanced Power Handle on 300 Hyper Speed Models (300 size)
	Ultimate Tournament Carbon Drag with 22 lb. drag max (300 size)
	Ultimate Tournament Carbon Drag (11 lb. drag max on 100 size)

 

Daiwa Coastal!

In 2005 Daiwa really made some significant additions to their saltwater line-up.  While the Saltist reels garnered the most press, my favorite reel from Daiwa was their small Coastal Inshore Special.  This little baitcasting powerhouse is right on the money in terms of offering what we need for inshore fishing.  It's small, but very strong, and it's made for harsh saltwater conditions.  The reel features total corrosion protection, five CRBB corrosion resistant ball bearings plus a roller bearing.  The reel has a Centriflex automatic centrifugal spool braking system to help eliminate backlashes.  There's an infinite anti-reverse, aluminum alloy frame and sideplate, and a machined aluminum spool!  The reel features a stainless steel main shaft, perforated spool for faster startups.  The thing spins!!!  It has excellent freespool for wonderfully long casts!  You've also got brakes!  Great brakes!! Featuring a seven disc/fiber composite wet drag system.  Let's review, seven element drag, five bearings, stainless steel where you need it... And, loosening one screw allows you to pivot the sideplate and pop out your spool for easy maintenance.  The Coastal is one very well thought out reel, and quite honestly one of my favorites.  If you're fishing 15# and lower line weights, this little reel makes so much sense that it's a no brainer.  To make things even better, they're priced at only $139.99 and for 2008 Daiwa introduced a left hand version available, too.

MODEL	BEARINGS	GEAR RATIO	LINE PER HANDLE TURN	WEIGHT	CAPACITY
CL 153H	5 CRBB, 1 RB	6.3:1	28"/crank	8.3 OZ	12/140 YDS, 14/120 YDS

Buy	Description	Price
	Daiwa Coastal 153H	$149.99
	Daiwa Coastal 153H LEFTY	$149.99

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Daiwa TD Zillion Coastal
The next level of Coastal performance comes with the TD Zillion Coastal, with the fastest gear ratio available in a compact saltwater reel of it's kind. You'll spend less time getting a bait or lure back and more time working it through productive waters, especially great for topwater presentation. The TD Zillion Coastal features a hyper speed 7.3:1 gear ratio, picking up 32" of line per crank. It has SIX CRBB corrosion resistant ball bearings, plus a roller bearing. It also features total corrosion protection with specialized materials and anti-corrosion treatments for years of reliable service. It's swept handle offers less wobble, better fell and maximum winding leverage. Like the other Coastals it features a fast take apart sideplate allowing for quick spool change. It also features the Magforce Z automatic anti-backlash system. The Coastal Zillion has an eight disc drag with precision click adjustment. It's rigid aluminum frame and sideplate speaks to it's strength of design. The reel weighs in a 7.3 ounces, and offers up to 8.8#'s of drag. It will hold 150 yards of 12# line. We stock this fine reel in both left and right hand retrieves, and spooling is available upon request.

Buy	Description	Price
	Daiwa TD Zillion Coastal right hand retrieve	$319.99
	Daiwa TD Zillion Coastal left hand retrieve	$319.99

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Here's another wonderful new reel from Daiwa.   These new Daiwa reels are made for fishing.  Here's a great case in point about the benefits of competition in terms of pressing a manufacturer to build better gear. The new Daiwa Luna 253 and 300 are excellent in design and execution.  These new reels replace the 253 and 300 CVZ's.  There are several upgrades. The reels are made from bar stock aluminum, machined not cast. The exquisite machining is on a level with Daiwa's Saltiga reels, same for the rich anodized gold finish. They feature CRBB bearings for extended service life. (Shielded bearings being less prone to maintenance issues than some other nameless manufacturer's "open" AllRustBearings). 

 

Most noticeable with the new Daiwa Luna reels is the free floating spool.  Like the Sealine-X series reels, when the reel is in the casting mode the spool totally disengages from the drive train.  The reel feature five corrosion resistant ball bearings and 1 roller bearing.  The 253 has a massive 7 disc drag, and the 300 features an 11 disk drag system!  Great power from both of these nifty reels.  You'll also notice the handle has been upgraded from the older CVZ's.  These are superb reels, in my estimation better than that other nameless company's TE's (which they have the audacity to try to charge $400 for).

 

Model	Gear Ratio	Bearings	Drag Elements	Backlash Control	Capacity	Weight
103	5:1	5+1	7	Magforce	160 yds 8# 120 yds 12#	9.7 oz
203	5:1	5+1	7	Magforce	235 yds 8# 205 yds 12#	311 g, 10.9 oz
253	5:1	5+1	7	Magforce	235 yds 12# 200 yds 15#	315 g, 11.1 oz
300	5:1	5+1	11	Centriflex	320 yds 15# 190 yds 20#	365 g, 12.9 oz