Daiwa has listened to the requests of saltwater and muskie anglers and brought out the new Lexa HD 500, a Lexa reel with tons of line capacity. Anglers had issues with the HD 400 reels where the line capacity was just not enough to handle the long runs some of the fish they ran into took, or the reels were just not big enough to handle the bulldogging of these large fish. So in response, the new beefed-up Lexa HD 500 models all have an additional 25% line capacity over the Lexa HD 400 reels and up to an additional 20% boost in max drag capacity for the reels. Build wise the 500s have a reel frame and side plates made from machined aluminum like the smaller sizes of Lexas. This frame and side plates keep the new stronger stainless steel gearing precisely in alignment for smoother and stronger reel engagement. The reel comes with the proven Daiwa MAGFORCE cast control system so anglers can fine-tune the spool tension and castability easily on the water. This reel is built to handle the biggest muskies and even pelagic species like tuna and mahi. Purpose-built to handle those fish and the lures and bait you sling for them,
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“They’ve been waiting for this size,” said DAIWA Marketing Manager and offshore saltwater ace, Marc Mills, about west coast anglers wanting a larger, low-profile baitcaster to hurl large baits to species like wahoo, yellowtail, and a surging population of bluefin tuna. Top west coast offshore and inshore captains Duane Diego and Gerry Mahieu have been asking for this reel. Now they have it.”
“These guys and gals are chucking big baits like wahoo bombs, poppers, stickbaits, and surface iron (huge flat-sided spoons screamed across the surface) to some seriously big fish. The LEXA HD 500’s upsized spool provides the capacity needed for long casts and even longer runs.” How big? Mills says DAIWA’s new LEXA HD 500 is built to bring 40- to 200 lb. fish boatside.
“And what’s totally impressive is the LEXA HD 500 still casts like a 400,” said Mills about not losing any performance with the increased size.
Daiwa LEXA HD 500 Key Features
- Super-Sized Spool
- Aluminum Frame and Side Cover
- T-Wing System
- Magforce Cast Control
- Ultimate Tournament Drag (UTD) – 30lb max drag capacity
- 120mm Swept Handle
- Stainless Steel Gears – Main and Pinion
- MSRP $449.99
