Field Testing the Shimano Tranx 

Thanks bro!! Means a lot 💯

ohhhh yeahhh!!! thanks boss 👊

Anthony Sanchez Thanks for the reminder! I know better to be doing this, but for some reason lost all technique trying the tranx out 🤦‍♂️😂

The tranx has a lot of braking. On my 400 I have two brakes on when casting with 1 oz jig heads. And it just launched those lures. Love the Tranx!

Anthony Sanchez I have 3 on 3 off for the 8” hudd which is almost 5 ounces, I may be able to get away with 2 on honestly. But this reel is definitely one of my favorites

The tranx is a beast, right!!?

Yes they are! I trust them for every application 👍

they’re great reels man! enjoy

I have one and use it for muskie fishing buy one they are amazing.

What’s the model/rod length and action? And what species do you target out of curiosity

McClovinFishing ohh it’s a 7 ft st croix mojo inshore and I think I’m going to put a daiwa costal 200 on it. Also I use it for striper in the sf bay

tough to say depending on the reel. The tranx 300 can hold 125 yards of 65lb power pro braid.

it feels great! Pretty small for a swimbait real, I guarantee you’ll love it

Dobyns rates this rod up to 8oz, but I agree with you. It can manage it, however I think they way over-rated the rod so now I’m using daiwa DXSB XXH

when it’s “open” you can twist the reel cover off to access the internal brakes

Elias Nordin Sadly it doesn’t click, but I believe most shimanos (or at least the ones I own) don’t click

5.3.1 gear ratio, so on the slower side

yes it’s the left handed version when it ends in 1

It’s only the swimbait fishermen. I’ll tell you exactly why. 300 size reel offers the line capacity for 20-30lb mono for long casts while using 3-10 ounce swimbaits. A normal 100 size reel would not have nearly enough line for a cast on a 8 ft rod and big swimbait. It’s not about the fish running. Also the 300 sized reels are designed to cast 3-10 ounce lures that we are using, without wearing down the breaks like a 100 size would. Contact shimano if you think otherwise. There are also larger gears for wenching in the select caliber of bass we are targeting. If you were to set the hook into a bass while using a big swimbait and 100 size reel, you will bend the frame, and the drag would easily slip and gears would break. Trying throwing a 6oz weight on your 150 sized reel and 20lb mono and you tell me if you feel underpowered or not :)

We dont use it cuz they fight the hardest dude its called a “swimbait reel” ment for big swimbaits and ment to hold alot if heavy line (also) for the swimbait. U go try to use ur regular size reel on a 8 inch hudd or up to a deps250 or bigger and fish it for a month and get back to me

Try to throw 6+ ounces, 18,20, 25 and even 30lb mono or fluorocarbon line on a 150 reel for 6+hrs. Bet it will blow up.

Depends what part of the country you're fishing Bass and what species. Giant Largemouth south n west. Smallies fight hard. ..And if you've ever caught a hybrid striper I promise you need every bit of a 300 400 size.

landlocked striper as well. I caught a 44lb lake record on a 300 tranx. that fish would’ve gassed a 150 reel any day

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Never. 80lb braid doesn’t snap off like lighter braids and a 25lb mono leader helps with some of that absorption if I ever backlash

Dobyns Fury 806

Listen here Richard, have you ever heard of an exaggeration? 🤦‍♂️

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it’s definitely pronounced tranx 😕🤕

Dillingham M.I. I keep it simple with the blood knot because its so fast and easy to tie on the water. I’ve tried the FG and all the other viral connection knots, but they’re all hype in my opinion 😂

McClovinFishing haha have to had any break offs with that knot? I’m looking for a easy simple but strong knot to tie. Have had to mainly other break offs with the other knot I tie.

Dillingham M.I. It’s so easy and strong- I have never had a problem with it and it really isn’t all that big of a knot either. I’m able to throw 5 oz baits, backlash and have it hold up. I can also re-tie in a minute, so give it a try 👍

Dillingham M.I. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XKn9Pgl1sYI.html this video should help, the knot tying starts at minute 3:55

McClovinFishing thanks man! I’m enjoying your channel, loved your Huddleston modifications.

Team Wild Card Fishing Thanks man! I’ll check you guys out 👍