FishermanAZ Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Looking to get a 300 series reel to throw bigger rats, klash 9, doom rider etc but mostly glide baits. looking for recommendations on brands and ratios 7:1 or 8:1? I’ve fished shimano exclusively but looking at Diawa tatula 300 and Lexa 300 Wn. tranx seem to be out of stock. Hoping to do it right the first time. Any insight would be helpful...thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan B Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
207klasher Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 z2020 hands down. Nateraz, _freddyroots, Bassmann86 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzleyShad Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 The Lexa is pretty legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casterus Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 I'm using Lexa and Tatula In 300. No problem with either one. Tatula is more refined. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1304 Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) Been a Shimano guy for a long time but the Tatula 300 is pretty legit. I have a couple of the newer Curado 300s but I like my Tatula 300s better. Both are very solid reels. Edited June 7, 2021 by brian1304 sentence didnt make sense. chevro1et 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmann86 Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 On 6/5/2021 at 9:47 AM, FishermanAZ said: Looking to get a 300 series reel to throw bigger rats, klash 9, doom rider etc but mostly glide baits. looking for recommendations on brands and ratios 7:1 or 8:1? I’ve fished shimano exclusively but looking at Diawa tatula 300 and Lexa 300 Wn. tranx seem to be out of stock. Hoping to do it right the first time. Any insight would be helpful...thanks! I was in the same boat and ended up going yolo with a Z2020 Black Limited 207klasher, Jordan B, _freddyroots and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSoCalBassKingx Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 I 3rd a z2020, I love mine. I was on the fringe of selling it a couple months ago but ended up keeping it and it’s the best decision I’ve made lol. I throw doom riders and tks up to 8” punkers and 10” mags like nothin, a great all around reel. _freddyroots, 207klasher and FishermanAZ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freddyroots Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Been a shimano guy all my life until the z2020. Best reel ive ever owned. Casts a country mile. Smooth as butter. Pricey but so worth it. FishermanAZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon P Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 I've really been loving the Tatula 300 and 400 this spring. The 8.1 gear on the 300 is perfect for the 250 and the balam but a hair fast for crawling baits. No issues with grinding fish in though! I'm curious to see what it'll be like a year from now, no loss in smoothness and drag quality yet but it's only about four months old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_blaster Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 I had a Deps Z2020 and while I really enjoyed it I did end up selling it and getting an Antares DC MD to replace it. 90% of the time I was throwing a doomrider on the Z and it was great for that, and so far the Antares is as well. My favorite 300 size reel that I currently have for the applications you listed is a Grappler 300 HG. Super tank, super smooth, and just feels sturdy AF. For what you are throwing id recommend one of those or a Tranx 300 but if you went with a Z2020 you’ll be happy too. rwp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwp Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Curado 300 hands down, absolute best bang for the buck. Usually can be had for $175-180 new and it's 95% of a tranx with better gear options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGAMAG119 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Bass_blaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevro1et Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, MEGAMAG119 said: The handle and knobs remind me of the Zillion HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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