New line counter reels

[SuperD]

Ran across these small, compact line counter reels and thought that I'd give them a try. Here are some pics of the new reels. The size is nice. I can tell there is a slight quality difference in the feel vs. my Shimano Tekotas but these are a lot less expensive reels. We'll have to wait to get them Flaming Gorge Kokanee tested.

 

[Trident13]

Are those Lexas? I’ve seen them at Sportsman’s for around $129. What kind of deal did you get and where?

 

[SuperD]

Yes, they are Daiwa Lexa 100’s. TackleDirect and Amazon Prime are just a little less than that price you quoted.

 

[Trident13]

I’ve been debating between a Lexa and Cold Water low pro. The Lexa has a faster retrieve and a lower price tag. Think I’ll give the Lexa a try. The few reviews out there seem positive as well.

 

[SuperD]

The size of the Coldwater low profile is still a fairly heavy body reel, probably closer to a Lexa 300. The Lexa 100 is very small and compact. I was able to completely fill the spool with 200 yards of 10 lb. test mono.

 

[smokysteelhead]

Those look nice!

 

[Twanger]

So Dave what are your thoughts on the Lexa 100, I hope it got some heavy use at the Gorge, lol. I am in the market for a new reel and exploring my options, I did hold one of these the other day, and they are a small reel..
Twanger

 

[SuperD]

So Dave what are your thoughts on the Lexa 100, I hope it got some heavy use at the Gorge, lol. I am in the market for a new reel and exploring my options, I did hold one of these the other day, and they are a small reel..
Twanger

A small body linecounter was what I was in the market for and these have really fit the bill. Paired with a 7.5' rod, the weight and balance is great. When I put them on my 8' rods, I thought that they were just a bit too small. They are smooth and did work great at the Gorge last summer. I would buy them again.

 

[mtncat1]

nice reels ,do they have clickers on them by any chance ?

 

[SuperD]

nice reels ,do they have clickers on them by any chance ?

See side of reel in last picture.

 

[smokepoles]

Indeed, Dave, give us a report after trying them out. I'll probably never wear out my four Convector 15, but then again need is not always the driving factor for fishing purchases 101ok101

 

[Propnut69]

Last spring when SD highlighted this reel,I took a hard look at it. Then i decided to spent the money on one. Here are the pros and cons for me on this reel.
Pro: small body size,i usually fish with daiwa lc 17's and smaller size was a good fit. The drag is better on this reel,then on the 17's. last year I caught a six pound brown and this reel had no trouble bring the fish to the boat.Even after the fish had made several runs before being boated. I think the line counter is more accurate then on the 17's.
Cons: Price to start with,it's a expensive reel ,i hope the price will drop some time in the future. I didn't like having the line release button in the middle of the spool. Took me awhile to get used to this. A couple of times I mistakenly hit the release when grabbing the reel. Once causing a huge bird's nest.

I will be purchasing another one in the near future This reel on a velocity rod makes for a great combo.

 

[JDfisher]

SuperD! did you know your handle is on the wrong side?
I used a 100 for a few trips last fall and really like then. This my the first line counter.

 

[SuperD]

SuperD! did you know your handle is on the wrong side?

Yep, I keep trying to handicap myself so everything is in the fish's favor.

 

[Twanger]

Picked one up and threw it on the ninja, nice balance and feel like Dave said, just need this hardwater to disappear tooexcited..

 

[SuperD]

Twanged, glad you like it. I’m with you on the hard water. I bought a shiny new SS prop and dying to try it out.

 

[trlittle]

I’ve been debating between a Lexa and Cold Water low pro. The Lexa has a faster retrieve and a lower price tag. Think I’ll give the Lexa a try. The few reviews out there seem positive as well.

I fished with them last week, and they were a very smooth reel