Curado 300 or Lexa 300?

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Originally Posted by surfisher

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Looking to purchase the Lexa for a heavier bass rod. I respect Jeff's opinion on the Curado, however I was wondering if over the years Daiwa has improved on this reel? Anyone have some feedback on the Lexa? Specifically how they are holding up .... Thanks in advance.

I love my Lexa 300HS and added a Curado 300EJ that I bought for $79 when they were "mispriced" on Amazon. Both are fantasic reels, and for bass fishing I think their overall performance is pretty much identical.

For bigger gamefish, I prefer the Lexa. Using a scale, my Lexa measures just over 23.5 lbs of drag -- well over the stated 22 lbs max drag pressure given by Daiwa. My Curado puts out about 14 lbs -- about a pound less than the 15 lbs stated by Shimano.

At the same price point I'd probably go with the Lexa. With the Lexa normally priced about $50 less than the Curado, I'd definately buy the Lexa.