The Px R Is Here!! 2024
travis23 reply :
As some may know i was in the market for a new reel. Well i ended up getting a Px Type R annnnd i was kind of disappointed when i opened the package. Just a plain box with instructions and some oil. First impression was anything but satisfying. I spun the reel handle a few times and, blah, it sucked. (Wondering what a mistake i just made). Well after a couple hundred spins it started to loosen up more and more. At this point im happy haha. Freezing and pouring the rain i spooled it up and put it on a M veritas i had, and took it to the yard. I cant explain how stoked i am with this reel. Its my first high end reel as mine are revo sx and below. So maybe i dont have much to compare it to but either way its pretty sweet. I really dont know what i am going to use it for yet as someone here says they are more versatile than one would think. I have to make a decision by tomorrow on which dobyns to get in order to get the discount, but its between a dx743, 703, 702c, 733c. Sorry for the long post, but i was happy with this reel and if anyone would chime in to make this decison easier id appreciate it. I dont fish open water and no vegetation around here.
Darren. reply :
Nice! Congrats, sounds like a great
buy. I've eyed these for a while, but
the price of entry is too steep for me.
Easier for me to upgrade my Chronarch
50e reels over time 
But whatever you do, don't go to
Hedgehog Studios and look at custom
parts for the Px R!!
bootytrain reply :
Wow not even a reel bag?
travis23 reply :
Oh i didnt pay for this haha this was a xmas present for my parents. All those custom parts are old new to me lol ive been eyeballing allllll of it for alooooong time. Soon i will get there!! This was a baby step in the right direction. Yean dude no bag, no nothing, and still kind of a disappointmemt but whatever no big deal. I tried posting a picture and for the life of me cannot do it? Help please!
masterbass reply :
Congrats! I picked a pxl r at the end of the season and didn't get a chance to really use it yet, but I did some casting without catching and I love it. I just picked up a klx finesse rod for mine, but very nearly went with a dx 702/701. I'd go with the 702 between the rods you mentioned.
5fishlimit reply :
Congratulations! I got mine at the beginning of this year, and understand what you mean about it loosening up after several turns of the handle. I took mine to my local tackle shop for a quick cleaning and it came back buttery smooth.
These reels are much more versatile than I had thought, too. During the season I did everything with it from small finesse worms, dropshot, squarebills, and even frogs with 30# braid. Never once did I think that the reel was being under powered.
Right now though since most of my other reels are also able to handle everything short of the finesse plastics that is what I am going to use it for moving forward. I had some of my best fishing days when I was using it with 8# Invisix, a 1/0 worm hook, and zoom finesse worms with an unpegged 1/8oz weight.
travis23 reply :
Yeah i think i want to throw weightless and up to 3/8 oz jigs. I only made maybe 10 casts with it as it was raining and freezing out, but i had the tension and brakes a little tight and i looking forward to loosening it up and seeing what it can do.
Tywithay reply :
I had 12lb Tatsu on mine and used it for light jigs, weightless senkos, etc. It is a real joy to fish with.
travis23 reply :
On 12/5/2014 at 6:25 AM, Tywithay said:I had 12lb Tatsu on mine and used it for light jigs, weightless senkos, etc. It is a real joy to fish with.
what rod do yoh have it on?
Tywithay reply :
On 12/5/2014 at 6:27 AM, travis23 said:what rod do yoh have it on?
6'9" ML Kistler Helium3
travis23 reply :
See i want like a M, or MH. Im pretty much stuck on Dobyns too. i have wanted a dobyns longer than i eger wanted a better reel. Ive heard great things mainly and i like the looks as well.
Tywithay reply :
Dobyns makes a good rod. I ultimately found some I like better, but they have a good following for a reason. If you put that reel on a DX703C, I think it'd throw what you want just fine.
Trey Harpel reply :
Love my Type R and other Various Pixys...
Finesse to Beast it doesnt matter
rippin-lips reply :
If anyone knows Daiwas it's that man up above.
I have a px68 which is close to the R model. I added 1 bearing per knob and a bearing to the level wind. Also Boca os7's to the spool. That upgrade right there made throwing lighter baits even easier. I have it on a Phenix Recon 2 713 and it's just so much fun to fish. I have a Dobyns 703c on the way and I believe this reel will have to have a brother in the near future. Soon as I sell my steez. As for what Dobyns rod. Choose that based on what's weights you'll be throwing. I think the 703 would treat you very well.
DaveT63 reply :
I've got a PX68L that I absolutely LOVE. Great reel. I did the PixZilla upgrades on mine, and there really isn't anything I won't use it for. I've never used a Dobyns rod, but can tell you that Pixy paired with a St Croix Legend Extreme 7' MF rod is just plain sick.
5fishlimit reply :
On 12/5/2014 at 6:43 AM, travis23 said:See i want like a M, or MH. Im pretty much stuck on Dobyns too. i have wanted a dobyns longer than i eger wanted a better reel. Ive heard great things mainly and i like the looks as well.
One thing I can't suggest enough is to physically put the reel on to any rod you are looking to buy with it. It is so lightweight that I had some trouble finding a rod that it balanced well on. I found (for me and how I fish) that a 6'6" MH/F rod paired exceptionally well. In my case I chose a Duckett MicroMagic.
Good luck with your decisions! Any make sure to post a picture when you figure it out.
Trey Harpel reply :
Im tellin ya dont be scared to throw heavier stuff on it...
Ive got my Type R posted on a Savvy 735, with 50lb Braid throwing frogs on it...
PX68 posted on a Champ 735C with 20lb Abrazx throwing Beavers into heavy cover and both are still mint shape with ZERO issues...
Of course all my reels have the pixzilla upgrades and Boca bearings thrown in them...
such a fun reel to use..
travis23 reply :
I ended up getting a 703c. Its backordered til the 10th because dobyns was sellin like hotcakes for the sale. Itll be a long week lol
travis23 reply :
Hey trey can you make very long cast with the 50lb braid? That spool is shallow! I didnt get to really cast mine yesterday just a few short casts. I was wondering about larger diameter on it.
travis23 reply :
On 12/5/2014 at 10:39 PM, Trey Harpel said:Im tellin ya dont be scared to throw heavier stuff on it...
Ive got my Type R posted on a Savvy 735, with 50lb Braid throwing frogs on it...
PX68 posted on a Champ 735C with 20lb Abrazx throwing Beavers into heavy cover and both are still mint shape with ZERO issues...
Of course all my reels have the pixzilla upgrades and Boca bearings thrown in them...
such a fun reel to use..
also, im assuming you dont use backing?
BassThumbAddict reply :
Pics?
travis23 reply :
On 12/6/2014 at 2:32 AM, BassThumbAddict said:Pics?
I dont know how to upload them. I looked up older post on how to do it but it didnt work and i have no idea.
Trey Harpel reply :
On 12/6/2014 at 1:31 AM, travis23 said:Hey trey can you make very long cast with the 50lb braid? That spool is shallow! I didnt get to really cast mine yesterday just a few short casts. I was wondering about larger diameter on it.
Long enough for froggin...
I do use a backing as you dont need a ton just enough to fill the bottom of the spool, then I tie the braid on...I also dont use thick backing maybe 8lb line as it just needs to be there for the line to bite into thats it..
I also have a Zillion HLC paired with my champ 736 that I use for Long bombing frogs or in heavy matts...
BassThumbAddict reply :
On 12/6/2014 at 3:21 AM, travis23 said:I dont know how to upload them. I looked up older post on how to do it but it didnt work and i have no idea.
Photobucket is the easiest way.
5fishlimit reply :
On 12/6/2014 at 2:28 AM, travis23 said:also, im assuming you dont use backing?
You can put some electrical on the bottom of the spool instead of using backing. You won't take up any spool space.
Grantman83 reply :
My pixzilla is my jerkbait/topwater reel. Man that thing is smooooth
travis23 reply :
On 12/6/2014 at 4:20 AM, BassThumbAddict said:Photobucket is the easiest way.
yep tried that. No clue what i am doing wrong.
On 12/6/2014 at 6:06 AM, Grantman83 said:My pixzilla is my jerkbait/topwater reel. Man that thing is smooooth
pixzilla? I keep seeing that. Is that just super tuned?
5fishlimit reply :
On 12/6/2014 at 7:09 AM, travis23 said:pixzilla? I keep seeing that. Is that just super tuned?
Yes, it is, but a px-r already has the upgrades included out of the box. That is my understanding.
Grantman83 reply :
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewcustomreels.html
Go down about half way
Goose52 reply :
Here's a PX-R pic to tide the thread over until Travis 23 gets his pic posted... 
Trey Harpel reply :
On 12/6/2014 at 7:09 AM, travis23 said:yep tried that. No clue what i am doing wrong.
pixzilla? I keep seeing that. Is that just super tuned?
Pixzilla is normally this to a stock Pixy......
Worm bearing upgrade from bushing...
spool bearing upgrade
drag upgrade.....Type R already Has
handle upgrade IE adding 4 bearings to the handle......Type R I think has only 2 bearings
you can add a TDZ line guide, but not necessary
Polish of internals
upgrade your gears to 6.8.1...........Type R already has
I think that covers it... lol
travis23 reply :
On 12/6/2014 at 9:27 AM, Goose52 said:Here's a PX-R pic to tide the thread over until Travis 23 gets his pic posted...
Nice!! Dude they said $300 something in upgrades? Haha thats crazy but hell if i had the money id do it. They look sick!
travis23 reply :
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travis23 reply :
Well yhat didnt work!
travis23 reply :
Goose52 reply :
Yeah baby - you got it posted...
OK - here's a checklist:
Line on the spool - check
Reel on a rod - pending
Fish slime on the combo - pending
lordpaxin reply :
Congrats on the new reel
I also picked one up and put it on a abu Garcia villain ML
Can't wait to use it
Has 15lb PP red
travis23 reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 7:16 AM, Goose52 said:Yeah baby - you got it posted...
OK - here's a checklist:
Line on the spool - check
Reel on a rod - pending
Fish slime on the combo - pending
haha yeah ill post a picture when the rod come in. I have a tatula coming Monday i think. And my Hudd 68 came today (domt even have a rod to throw it on). I am done buying until spring though. Gotta keep the kids and wifey happy for the next few months!!
travis23 reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 7:50 AM, lordpaxin said:Congrats on the new reel
I also picked one up and put it on a abu Garcia villain ML
Can't wait to use it
Has 15lb PP red
It looks good on that villain, i have on (spinning) its a decent rod. I put my Px on my veracity and that looks sweet, but i sold it yesterday.
Montanaro reply :
Rather than starting a new thread I'll bump this.
I'm looking at a pixy to upgrade to a Zilla and I love tinkering with reels. I need a reel for pitching and I'm assuming this reel excels due to better spool start up? Are there any other spools that fit the pixy? I'm sure this would be a better pitching reel than a tatula with shallow tatula spool.
new2BC4bass reply :
It may be a very versatile reel, but mine is going on a Falcon Expert Light to do what it was designed to do. Buying this reel about gave me a heart attack even at the $200 discount TW closed them out at. I don't know if the TD-Z 105H and Alphas ito 103ai are considered true finesse reels, but they are the closest I have so the PXL will get the call for that duty.
thehooligan reply :
On 1/12/2015 at 8:16 PM, Montanaro said:Rather than starting a new thread I'll bump this.
I'm looking at a pixy to upgrade to a Zilla and I love tinkering with reels. I need a reel for pitching and I'm assuming this reel excels due to better spool start up? Are there any other spools that fit the pixy? I'm sure this would be a better pitching reel than a tatula with shallow tatula spool.
I think the pixy would be a great pitchin reel. I think the stock spool would be fine, but you could try the i'ze finesse spool which is very light.
*Hootie reply :
On 12/7/2014 at 7:00 AM, travis23 said:Daiwa Px-Type R.jpg
Really nice!
Hootie
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