I recently snagged a used original Lexa 300 off eBay for $90. The reel, while having some boat rash, still performs very well. I was planning on using it for big bass swimbaits as well as some saltwater fishing up here in the Northeast, but I have heard that the Lexa is a freshwater reel only. Would it be good in the salt? Any special cleaning or anything?

"Able to pull double-duty in freshwater and saltwater, the Daiwa Lexa 300 HD Casting Reel features an all grease system of Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings (CRBB)"

 

Directly from Daiwa's description 

8 hours ago, Smalls said:

Daiwa Lexa 300 HD

That is the newer HD model, the one I have is the original silver one (LEXA300H)

Even the Lexa 100 was listed as freshwater/light saltwater so I think you are good to go

 

Ok thanks