Daiwa Factory Service/Lexa 300

[azfisher]

Anyone send their 300 back to Daiwa for repair of the thumbar issues?  My thumb bar engages at the start to midcast, with the bait flying back at me. Were they able to fix the problem permanently or do you wind up with the same issues down the road?   I did call Daiwa and had to talk to several people to hear they think they know what the problem is but don't know how much it will be to fix,  just send it in.   I have done a complete clean/lube and I still have issues. I know you can just hold your thumb on it until splash down, but would rather get it fixed if that's an option.  Almost drilled my bud several times and had the guide diving for cover, wasn't cool. 

[El_Weruso]

I just recently got a new model lexa 300hs, haven't experienced this so far, although the reel is 2/3 months old from the purchase. 

[azfisher]

These reels were bought used here on SU. I knew some had an issue, but read so many posts where some guys never had an issue I took a chance. 

[sluglord]

mine has done it a couple of times and only when i am just absolutely bombing the bait, if i cast at like 80% I've never had it happen.  And its not enough to put my reel in the Daiwa shop to get it fixed.

[Born 2 fish]

I would give Brian a call at the tackle trap and talk to him about it. That are a diawa factory authorized repair center. And great people to deal with.

1-257-281-6160

Edited February 27, 2018 by Born 2 fish

[NEbucketmouth19]

Like you said I've just trained myself to hold down the thumb bar. I usually don't give it a second thought anymore. I mean I would like it to function normally but I don't care enough to get mine fixed, if it's even fixable. 

[jthod]

I had this issue with my Toro NaCl's, but only when using the single power handles.

Realized it was the weigh of the handle moving, and thus engaging the reel on a stiff cast.  

Ditched the single handles and stuck with the standard handles.

[azfisher]

Thanks for the replies. I think I'm going to send them back to Daiwa for service and see if they can fix the problems.  I fish from a boat here in AZ on very rocky, canyon type lakes and need to be able to feather the spool with my thumb so I'm not pounding my baits into the rocks when casting. The some of the fish here hold tight to the steep banks for warmth and or shade, so casting up tight is a must. So just holding the thumb bar down continually I don't think will work for me. Thanks again and tight lines.

[Bruce]

Send it back to Daiwa in Cerritos on warland. They will fix it and send it back. They always get stuff done quick for me. .

[bigpoppabass]

Very often that brake part is a weak link on an otherwise bulletproof reel...I still use old blue quantum pts. Wish I had pics of that part that wears out, it is plastic and the weak link.