Daiwa Lexa HD400 and Okuma PCH Custom Rod!

[@FTECBLReports]

If you have not figured it out yet. The little tool that comes in the box that you used to unscrew the side plate is actually to unscrew the handle knob to service the bearings as well.

[@anthonysfishingantics6258]

+EmbraceTheSuck thanks brotha for the info.

[@anthonynguyen235]

For yellow tail I think 200-250 yards of 50 lb braid with 50-100 yards of 30 lb mono or fluro should be sufficient for this fish type and reel capacity. Tight lines. 🤙

[@thomasadventurelife7014]

great vid. just wondering how do you like the combo so far? looking at the pch for my lexa 300hd for calicos, yt. was thinking 801-mh rod?

[@carter7371]

May be a little late but have used the 8ft PCH both the MH and H I would suggest a H for yellowtail with a 400 size. The 300 just doesn’t hold enough for a Yellowtail even at the islands. Also for Calico I would go with nothing longer than a 7ft you just don’t have the control on the hook set and the 15-40 rating of the MH is a little heavy. Alway has a hard time hooking any when fishing. The 300 size is great for calico. The Pch 701M or MH if you just like stiff rods. I have a 300 Lexa WN on a Phenix M1 which is similar in many ways and a 400 lexa hd on a PcH 20-50 and sometimes a PCH 30-60 for slinging Jigs. Anyway the Best of luck with ur decision and tight lines.

[@johnhsedgwick]

Jig stick you definitely want at least 100yds of mono. Back it with 65lb spectra

[@xaviermarroquin4507]

Lb top shot?

[@nasiasteel9105]

I bought four of these reels for 179 a piece I love them

[@seankarhan3681]

damn that is a nice deal! just bought my first one for $259 yesterday. cannot wait to use it

[@mikemelina7395]

I got a 400HD 7:1 for $164 at some online sale from a tackle shop in the midwest last year. I figure I got the deal of the century and I should have gotten two.

[@SL1CK1307]

Sweet set up

[@12babyapes59]

power pro max quatro thinner than regular power pro, means more line in spool.

[@w.c.wilson8753]

I Fill with 65# Maxquatro hi-viz, use 6 foot leader 30# mono

[@rodneystewart5481]

I have the Alexa wn400hs LP , and I run the power pro super 8 slick V2 16 diameter 65 lb strength in the blue or moss green all the way and I'm throwing six and eight inch Huddleston with a 12 drop fishing mower trial pattern I fish the Colorado River for stripers and I also throw river to see s waiver 200s swimbait and I can get them way out there even the pencil poppers and I have no problem I have it matched up with a okuma rod 8-footer and the matchup is great works fantastic I use a lot of swim baits with it

[@gloriab9361]

You use mono for backing braid on top. Or all mono. Braid without mono backing will slip

[@obedking3208]

I have the 400 with a okuma 8feet 30-50 I’m using 65lb powerpro with 40lb mono

[@anthonysfishingantics6258]

+Obed king that's a great set up im probably gonna do the same,

[@obedking3208]

Anthony's Fishing Antics yeah it is and it really good for the popers light irons to

[@anthonysfishingantics6258]

Obed King+ thanks man for the info ive been so busy I haven't had time to use this combo :/

[@angiemendoza4947]

May be a stupid question... but how do you know what number your magnetic cast control is on? It doesn't really have an indicator I just got the lexa hd 400 xs-p I'm kind of new to fishing.. thanks

[@Lasurge1982]

I got 50lb braid with 20 to 25 lb fluorocarbon for my yellowtail setup. Depending on how finicky the fish are. I live on the west coast also

[@seankarhan3681]

yeah they always seem line shy around here

[@Yakplanet_tv]

i just got my hd 400 xs-p, omg i am so happy. i just made a video of my unboxing. tight lines buddy. i would like to see this real in action.

[@bradenadsett9040]

nice bobby mcferrin uploads

[@Yakplanet_tv]

@@bradenadsett9040 thats a legend right there

[@enskayakfisherman]

50lbs should be ok, then 40lbs fluoro, few feet maybe 6ft with FG knot and you will be ok. cheers!

[@anthonysfishingantics6258]

+Carlos Gonzalez thanks man for the info I really appreciate it!

[@slkrick3319]

Has anyone actually caught a yellow or tuna with a 7.1 or higher geared lexa? Sounds a lil high in gear to fighting such hard pulling fish

[@ziadajam5433]

Great vid with really gd quality. I would say 65 is a little on the high side but that’s up to u. I would use 55 braid to 35 floral-carbon

[@brandensoutdoorb-channel8084]

Does floral smell like roses?

[@obedking3208]

Yes it is 65 is good for 30 to 50 floralcarbon I use 65 always on my trips and on the bay

[@stripervince1]

Reel clamp? It's a low profile bait caster.. don't need a reel clamp, it sits right on the seat

[@terrencetwohig7547]

I cannot find your exact rod anywhere, I’m in the Bay Area, any help would be greatly appreciated

[@anthonyortiz6299]

Good morning, I got the Rod from Turners Outdoorsman, I’m not sure if there are any located in the Bay Area but you can always order from them online.

[@joeydesousafishing1203]

had my power handle bend :(

[@rogersfc]

it moves hard because you've screwed the screw too much

[@rogersfc]

Sorry for my english

[@rogrambo]

Everyone is talking yellow tail. I wonder how it would handle kingfish (King mackerel) and if it would handle the smoker sizes 40 lb plus? I wonder about dolphin (dorado or mahi) and ling (cobia) also. And the bigger red snapper (mid 20 lb) what do you guys think? I was raised on a lot heavier gear than this (The old Penn 6 and Penn 340)

[@mikemelina7395]

I'm East coast too. If you haven't already figured it out, these are plenty capable of handling a smoker. They're using them on BFT, that should tell you all you need to know. I'm talking about the 400HD, not the 300. Shimano Tranx is another contender, they also make a 500 size but I don't have any experience with the Tranx, I just hear they're excellent too.