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Shimano Tranx Low Profile Baitcaster

Shimano Tranx Low Profile Baitcaster

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Tackle anything that swims in freshwater or saltwater with the powerful, new Tranx. Released in March of 2017, the brand new Shimano Tranx has been redesigned with power and the angler in mind. With its super low profile body and smaller size, it fits easily into your hand while it still maintains the brute strength capabilities to throw giant baits and catch big fish. Anglers targeting bass, muskie, pike, stripers, redfish, snook, tuna, calico bass, and every species in between need to add the Tranx 300 or 400 to their arsenal.


Tranx Specs

The Tranx is available in two sizes, the 300 and 400, with up to 22 pounds of max drag, 30-40 inches of retrieve per crank. Both the 300 and 400-size are available in two gear ratios, 5.8:1 with a double handle and 7.6:1 with a Ci4+ power handle. If anglers want to switch handles, they can be ordered through our reel service team by calling 877-577-0600 (5am-5pm PST Monday through Friday). 

By combining the ultra durable HAGANE body with X-Ship and HEG, the Tranx 300 the strongest reel with the least amount of flex which means all of the torque is transfered to fighting the fish - none of your actions are lost in flex.  

HAGANE Body - Our cold forged aluminum body comes to the Tranx to provide efficiency through strength. The highly rigid metal body is extremely stiff and impact resistant, virtually eliminating any body flexing. That means that everything inside the reel is protected, staying in line while your actions transform directly to cranking power.

CoreProtect - Our water resistant coating takes a step up with the new Tranx, thanks to a worm shaft seal, frame center seal, star drag seal, and a roller clutch seal to keep water out. We've also added silicon grease to the A side and matching frame for additional protection.

HEG Gearing - High Efficiency Gearing is another way Shimano improves torque by eliminating internal flexing. The drive gear and pinion gear are bigger, increasing leverage and power. Combine that power with the one-piece frame, incorporating the setplate and a one-piece sideplate, flex in the drive train (that causes the gears to bind under pressure) is eliminated. 

X-Ship - Keeping the HEG gearing safe is our X-Ship support. X-Ship supports the gears on both sides, maintaining precise alignment even under the heaviest loads. 

Clutch Retention Mechanism - The design of the Tranx includes an improved clutch retention mechanism to reduce backlashes caused by the handle moving during the cast.

The Tranx features a revolutionary design and shape that provides the comfort of low-profile reel with the capacity of a conventional reel. The Tranx is offered in High Gear (HG) and Power Gear (PG) models to cover a wide range of applications.

HAGANE Body
HEG
Super Free Spool
X-Ship
Variable Brake System
Cross Carbon Drag
S A-R

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK RETRIEVE POWERPRO LINE CAPACITY BEARINGS GEAR RATIO WEIGHT MAX DRAG MONO LINE CAPACITY
TRX300A
30
RT Double
40/195, 50/190, 65/125
5+1
5.8:1
11.6
22
12/230, 14/180, 17/150
TRX400AHG
39
RT Power
50/275, 65/170, 80/140
5+1
7.6:1
12
18
12/330, 14/260, 20/160
TRX301AHG
39
LT Power
40/195, 50/190, 65/125
5+1
7.6:1
11.6
18
12/230, 14/180, 17/150
TRX401AHG
39
LT Power
50/275, 65/170, 80/140
5+1
7.6:1
12
18
12/330, 14/260, 20/160
TRX301A
30
LT Double
40/195, 50/190, 65/125
5+1
5.8:1
11.6
22
12/230, 14/180, 17/150
TRX400A
30
RT Double
50/275, 65/170, 80/140
5+1
5.8:1
12
22
12/330, 14/260, 20/160
TRX401A
30
LT Double
50/275, 65/170, 80/140
5+1
5.8:1
12
22
12/330, 14/260, 20/160
TRX300AHG
39
RT Power
40/195, 50/190, 65/125
5+1
7.6:1
11.6
18
12/230, 14/180, 17/150


SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK RETRIEVE POWERPRO LINE CAPACITY BEARINGS GEAR RATIO WEIGHT MAX DRAG MONO LINE CAPACITY
TRX500PG
30
Right
50/420, 65/270, 80/210
7+1
4.6:1
20
25
30/160, 40/120, 50/100
TRX500HG
43
Right
50/420, 65/270, 80/210
7+1
6.6:1
20
25
30/160, 40/120, 50/100

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK RETRIEVE POWERPRO LINE CAPACITY BEARINGS GEAR RATIO WEIGHT MAX DRAG MONO LINE CAPACITY
TRX150XGA
32
Right
20/150, 30/135, 40/105
3+1
8.2:1
6.7
13
Braid Only
TRX150HGA
28
Right
20/150, 30/135, 40/105
3+1
7.2:1
6.7
13
Braid Only
TRX150A
25
Right
20/150, 30/135, 40/105
3+1
6.3:1
6.7
13
Braid Only
TRX151HGA
28
Left
20/150, 30/135, 40/105
3+1
7.2:1
6.7
13
Braid Only

HAGANE BODY
The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing on the reel while fighting fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power, increasing efficiency through strength.

 

VBS
VBS uses centrifugal force, rather than magnets, to aid in controlling the cast. When turned on, the individual brake weights are forced outward at the beginning of the cast — when backlashes most often occur — to create friction that reduces the speed of the spool. Once the spool speed begins to slow, the pressure with which the brake weights contact the raceway lessens and allows the spool to continue spinning.

 

X-SHIP
X-Ship provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. The added benefit of X-Ship technology is that friction between the spool shaft and gear are eliminated. This further benefits anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures.

 

HEG
HEG consists of not only the gears, but also the frame, setplate, and handle-side sideplate. First we increased the size of the drive gear and the pinion gear to offer increased leverage and power. By using a one-piece frame that incorporates the setplate and adding a one-piece stamped sideplate, we have eliminated flex in the drive train that causes gears to bind under pressure.

 


CROSS CARBON DRAG
The Cross Carbon Drag material provides a wider range of drag settings compared to traditional drag materials. The Cross Carbon Drag provides the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever while providing anglers with increased durability.

 

SUPER FREE SPOOL
Super Free Spool eliminates friction on the spool shaft during the cast. Standard baitcasting reels are constructed in a way that when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft. This creates friction that can limit the length of a cast. But baitcasting reels with Super Free Spool are constructed so that the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing. When the clutch is disengaged in preparation for a cast, the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in perfect alignment. The result: zero friction is placed upon the spool shaft and enhances casting performance.

 

S A-RB
S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting rotation of the bearing.

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