shimano tranx

[kingfish689]

What do you guys think of the Shimano tranx 500. I was thinking about getting one

[bemidjibasser]

Get 2, the pg and hg both. PG excels at fishing with big blades. The HG is and awesome reels for big plastics and jerkbaits as it takes up slack almost instantly.

[tolle141]

The PG is the single greatest muskie reel I've ever had the pleasure of using. I often find myself thinking double cowgirls are fowled with weeds because they come in so easily. Supermodels? Turns them to mush. Might as well be Mepps Muskie killers

You really have to try one to even begin to understand how powerful they are and how well they cast. You'll never regret that purchase.

[toddb]

See if you can find one to try before you buy. Some find them very awkward in the hand, me included. It is a big reel...

[archeral566]

I bought one last year and ended up selling it and bought a Calcutta D. I found the Tranx to be awkward. I find my Calcutta D to be much more comfortable and it handles the cowgirls just as well as the Tranx, but doesn't burn them as fast.

[TSchultz]

Personally couldn't stand the way a tranx casts, but I'm not a lobber. I went back to Calcutta te and d's. Yes I've owned both pg and hg.

[FowlSki]

I bought one last year and ended up selling it and bought a Calcutta D. I found the Tranx to be awkward. I find my Calcutta D to be much more comfortable and it handles the cowgirls just as well as the Tranx, but doesn't burn them as fast.

The D is a great reel but there is no comparison between the D and the Tranx when it comes to pulling blades.

[tolle141]

The D is a great reel but there is no comparison between the D and the Tranx when it comes to pulling blades.

Agreed. At least compared to the PG. I can't speak for the HG. Don't get me wrong, I love the 400D and TE, but the PG's are a whole nother level above everything when it comes to hard pulling baits.

[kingfish689]

Well I bought the tranx Hg. I already own four Calcutta's. 3 D's and one TE. so I am hoping this tranx completes my set. I needed something fast to take up slack when throwing Bulldogs. and something with power for pulling big blades. although it is a bit bulky I think it'll work fine for what I want it for. thanks for everyones input

[bemidjibasser]

The hg is awesome for bull dawgs and medussas! You will love it!