*Hank Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 Hey guys looking to get a new casting reel and the I'm looking to get either the lews speed spool Lfs or the diawa exceller? What do you think is better? Quote
cbass12 Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I can't speak for the Daiwa but I just bought the LFS Speed Spool and it is a great little reel. Quote
rangerjockey Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I would go with the Daiwa, Another thing to consider is you can find the Lexa on sale for 99 bucks. A great reel for that money. Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 17, 2014 Super User Posted October 17, 2014 WW2 farmer speaks highly about the new Exceller, no need to say I do trust his opinion ( coming from the guy that has a bunch of upper end Daiwas ). Quote
mjseverson24 Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 For not much more I would get the Tatula ( around 100 ) great reel for the money... Mitch Quote
desmobob Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I just picked up a Tatula a while back for less than $93, shipped. It's bigger and heavier than a comparable Lew's reel, but it is sweet! I would not hesitate to buy another one. My only experience with Lew's is with the Tournament Pro. An outstanding reel! Tight lines, Bob Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted October 17, 2014 Super User Posted October 17, 2014 Daiwa makes better high end reels but I would not buy a Daiwa that is under $250. Unless you are buying high end from Daiwa you are going to buy a heavy reel, 8oz and it isn't going to outperform the Lews in the same price range. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted October 17, 2014 Super User Posted October 17, 2014 I can't say that I agree with that. Also weight isn't a bad thing depending on the rod it's paired up with. The new model exceler is an ok reel for $70. I had 2 and didn't have any trouble. Also had 2 lexa's and they were ok too. You can get those for about $80-90 but at that price it would be a tatula instead. I can't speak on the new lfs but I had the regular $99 speed spool. It was ok also. I'd say it was just a tad better caster verse the exceler and even with the lexa. All 3 will be fine. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted October 17, 2014 Super User Posted October 17, 2014 Daiwa makes better high end reels but I would not buy a Daiwa that is under $250. Unless you are buying high end from Daiwa you are going to buy a heavy reel, 8oz and it isn't going to outperform the Lews in the same price range. Well, Dan, you wouldn't like my Procaster 100HN then. $30 on closeout. I grew up with spinning reels, so 8-9 oz. doesn't feel heavy to me. Personally I like the reel. So did TT. http://tackletour.com/reviewdaiwaprocaster.html I've got a TD-S, TD-X, several TD-Z variants, 3 Zillion variants, several T3 1016 variants, Sols, Fuegos, Alphas' and paid less than $250 for each of them. Only reel costing me more than that was my Type R. I will admit that new several of them would have breached the $250 price. My like new 50th Anniversary Zillion and like new Purple Alphas are the only other 2 that ran over $200. Quote
GoDeep Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 Get a Tatula. You can find them for around $90 and it's better than a Lexa. No idea if it's better than the LFS. Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted October 18, 2014 Super User Posted October 18, 2014 I like both brands a lot and they both bring good stuff to the table. Broke my teeth with BC with lews. Moved on to Daiwa due to reputation and innovation. I liked my Lexa and love my tatulas. Got my dad into using lews and I have as much confidence in them as daiwa. Difference on lower end is that lews shed weight. My tatulas are 8oz but I've never been fatigued or bothered by it. I'd suggest going with the best deal and read reviews and go with the one you think is better. Fwiw, I cannot get emails replied from daiwa, lews probably has better support. Quote
timsford Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 I am a big fan of both brands but around 100 bucks id get the tatula over either of those reels. Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 18, 2014 Super User Posted October 18, 2014 I'm 50, anybody of you think that a 8 oz really is too heavy for an old fart like me ? Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted October 18, 2014 Super User Posted October 18, 2014 Like Raul said, I am a big fan of the Exceler and Lexa platform, I like them enough that I have replaced all my Shimano's with them. I don't find them heavy, the balance really well with the rods I like, and they are great casters right out of the box. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted October 18, 2014 Super User Posted October 18, 2014 I'm 50, anybody of you think that a 8 oz really is too heavy for an old fart like me ? Nope. I'm 66 and my 'heavy' 8.3 oz. 50th Anniversary Zillion is one of my favorite top 3 reels. Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 18, 2014 Super User Posted October 18, 2014 Like Raul said, I am a big fan of the Exceler and Lexa platform, I like them enough that I have replaced all my Shimano's with them. I don't find them heavy, the balance really well with the rods I like, and they are great casters right out of the box. BBBBBut you are BIG GUY ! no wonder why you don´t find them heavy, me on the contrary, I´m a small guy I should be a weight weenie, man it´s so tiresome to fish with them around 9 ish oz reels........ Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted October 18, 2014 Super User Posted October 18, 2014 Geez, every time I read about how heavy 8+ oz is? It blows my frigging mind... Ergo, is more important to me than weight. My Calcutta TE reels are 10.2 oz each are round and are no problem at all to use on a Heavy loomis rod, throwing Heavy Rigs.... The Tats are probably the best selling reel right now & have been the past year.. Must be a reason. I used Daiwa 20 years till I woke up to Shimano ( lol) you cannot go wrong with Daiwa. Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted October 18, 2014 Super User Posted October 18, 2014 Tatula isn't best ergonomically. Fits me fine, but others have had issues Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 18, 2014 Super User Posted October 18, 2014 Geez, every time I read about how heavy 8+ oz is? It blows my frigging mind... Ergo, is more important to me than weight. My Calcutta TE reels are 10.2 oz each are round and are no problem at all to use on a Heavy loomis rod, throwing Heavy Rigs.... . You don´t faint on every trip ?!? wow ! you must eat a lotta spinach ..... Quote
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