Diawa Lexa Handle Help

[weatherguy777]

Help Please

Which size/ model Diawa paddle handle would I go with to replace the power handle on my Diawa Lexa HD 300? The power handle is great when jigging and it works fine for casting but I think the paddle handle would be better for constant plugging. I just got the reel and am a newbie at low-profile baitcasters. Man I think I am addicted. Been a spin guy all my life.

Thanks

Lee

Edited September 12, 2021 by weatherguy777

[scoobydoo]

I went with the gomexus double handles... I think i may be lucky as I can't find the slightly shorter heavier gauge one anymore... But the standard gauge one is perfectly fine. 

The tpe knobs are far more comfortable than stock and the whole package looks better overall... With the performance bonus of added length and balance. 

Great for plugging and working big spooks with the reel vs rod tip 

[weatherguy777]

Is that a metal grip or rubber on the paddle? Thank you

[WindAndWater]

I replaced the power handle on the newest Lexa 300hd model recently with a factory paddle handle. It was a nice handle. The knobs on the handle were ok. They’re round. And not of the septon style. If that’s what you like that could work for you. It really depends on what fits your fingers and hands the best. 

[weatherguy777]

Okay ordered a soft grip paddle handle from gomexus. Report bac after I use.

Thanks, guys

Lee

[WindAndWater]

Sounds good. Lots of people seem to like the gomexus handle. I’m curious about how it’s going to hold up in the salt for you. 
 

Found a picture of the Daiwa factory paddle handle I added to that Lexa 300hd I had. Only posting it for future reference for anyone else that might be interested in getting a paddle handle. 

[weatherguy777]

That handle looks really nice. Very similar to the grips on the gomexus it looks like. Thanks for posting.

[Heavy Hooksetter]

On 9/12/2021 at 8:36 AM, weatherguy777 said:

Help Please

Which size/ model Diawa paddle handle would I go with to replace the power handle on my Diawa Lexa HD 300? The power handle is great when jigging and it works fine for casting but I think the paddle handle would be better for constant plugging. I just got the reel and am a newbie at low-profile baitcasters. Man I think I am addicted. Been a spin guy all my life.

Thanks

Lee

Maybe it's just me but every real that I bought will double battle handle that was of size 300 is smaller I like the 400 but I hated a double paddle handle on especially when fighting with a fish and I hear issue you get no to work out of it it's like trying to jack up a car with a hydraulic jack and using a 6 inch long handle.

As I said I could just be me but, you'll find out if you like it when a fish hits and you fight with it.

HH

[scoobydoo]

11 hours ago, Heavy Hooksetter said:

Maybe it's just me but every real that I bought will double battle handle that was of size 300 is smaller I like the 400 but I hated a double paddle handle on especially when fighting with a fish and I hear issue you get no to work out of it it's like trying to jack up a car with a hydraulic jack and using a 6 inch long handle.

As I said I could just be me but, you'll find out if you like it when a fish hits and you fight with it.

HH

The doubles they offer are in many cases longer than the factory lengths measured from the hub 

[Heavy Hooksetter]

6 hours ago, scoobydoo said:

The doubles they offer are in many cases longer than the factory lengths measured from the hub 

Yes you are correct on a small real like the 300 yeah I see it working but I have a couple of Omoto chief Xtremes that are about the size of a 300 Lexa and they work well with that cuz they are longer but on a 7,000 size no way not for me anyway.

 

HH

[scoobydoo]

4 hours ago, Heavy Hooksetter said:

Yes you are correct on a small real like the 300 yeah I see it working but I have a couple of Omoto chief Xtremes that are about the size of a 300 Lexa and they work well with that cuz they are longer but on a 7,000 size no way not for me anyway.

 

HH

Even the 120 mm handle? 

[Heavy Hooksetter]

1 hour ago, scoobydoo said:

Even the 120 mm handle? 

It measures 5 in inches from pin to pin,it totally sucks on a 7000 series reel to me esp fighting a fish in solid current dug down.

The chief Xtremes I have are the 631 which are about the size of a Calcutta 400.

 

HH

[Heavy Hooksetter]

On 9/12/2021 at 8:36 AM, weatherguy777 said:

Help Please

Which size/ model Diawa paddle handle would I go with to replace the power handle on my Diawa Lexa HD 300? The power handle is great when jigging and it works fine for casting but I think the paddle handle would be better for constant plugging. I just got the reel and am a newbie at low-profile baitcasters. Man I think I am addicted. Been a spin guy all my life.

Thanks

Lee

Just fyi,metal knobs will freeze your fingers in cold weather.

HH