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Shimano Tranx 300/301 or Daiwa Lexa 300HD or Lexa Winn 300?

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in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots

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I'm leaning more towards the 301 Tranx, just not sure of the 2 Daiwas.

 

What's your call? Performance, palmability, casting?

 

I'll be using for swimbaits mostly. And if I get myself out there, ocean fishing. I prefer paddle handle than power handle.

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    I'd go with the Tranx. I have two of them (300's for swimbaits) that have worked flawlessly and the previous generation Lexa that I replaced was nothing but problems with the thumb bar spontaneously disengaging mid-cast. They likely fixed that since it was a common problem and Daiwa is an excellent company, but I've never had a single issue with any of my Shimanos so they tend to get my business. 

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    I can only speak for the Tranx 300 as I've not fished a Lexa. 

    The 300HG is solid and performed well on several Mexican Beasts this past October

    :smiley:

    A-Jay

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