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Tranx: Game-Changing Reel for Muskie Anglers
Larry Dahlberg – The Hunt for Big Fish on NBC Sports Network – “What do you get when you a cross a Curado reel with D8 Caterpillar tractor? It’s called a Tranx! Shimano provides muskie anglers with both strike-triggering fast retrieves along with long casts. It’s the ultimate big fish catching reel.”
IRVINE, Calif. – Available March 1, 2012 – What some key muskie anglers have already called ‘the best reel ever for fishing Cowgirls either burning them fast or working them slow,’ Shimano introduces the new game-changing Tranx casting reels. Two versions are available - the ‘speed to burn’ TRX500HG with a 6.6:1 gear ratio, and the ‘power to pull’ TRX500PG with a 4.6:1 gear ratio.
The Tranx brings anglers a new design in reels, “combining the comfort of a low profile reel with the line capacity of a conventional reel,” said Ken Iida with Shimano’s product development staff. “To provide what we consider the ultimate reel to work big lures to target big muskies, Shimano brings its bearing supported pinion gear X-Ship and HEG technologies together to provide massive cranking power with a smooth, effortless retrieve. X-Ship also provides a tremendous amount of freespool by eliminating any friction between the pinion gear and spool shaft, providing a reel that casts great distances – muskie anglers know that keeping their lure in the water longer is going to trigger more strikes.”
Other prominent features on both Tranx reels include a SuperFree bearing supported pinion gear, E.I. Surface Treatment, seven shielded anti-rust ball bearings, Super Stopper for no handle backplay, a VBS Brake System, Dartainium II drag washer and an ergonomic Power Handle.
Noted muskie guide John ‘Captain Stoney’ Stone has used the Tranx to throw everything from Double 10’ and 13’s, pounders and 14-inch Jakes during field-testing with the first production reels. “I really put it through the paces in some tough fishing conditions, and the performance was outstanding no matter what I threw,” Stoney said, “There will be a place for one of each speed in my boat from here on out.”
The high-speed TRX500HG will retrieve 43-inches of line per crank, while the low-speed TRX500PG retrieves 30-inches of line per crank. The reels will hold up to 270 yards of 65-pound PowerPro braid. Both sizes retail for $499.99.
Shimano is showcasing the new Tranx reels at fishing shows throughout this winter – it was reel used to win the ‘Bucktail Burning’ contest at the recent starting in 17th Annual Chicago Muskie Show. From more information on the Tranx reels, visit the Shimano web site at fish.shimano.com.
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Line Capacity –
PowerPro Braid: 50#/420 yards; 65#/270 yards; 80#/210 yard
PowerPro Hollow-Ace: 40#/350 yards; 60#/275 yards; 80#/260 yards
The Tranx brings anglers a new design in reels, “combining the comfort of a low profile reel with the line capacity of a conventional reel,” said Ken Iida with Shimano’s product development staff. “To provide what we consider the ultimate reel to work big lures to target big muskies, Shimano brings its bearing supported pinion gear X-Ship and HEG technologies together to provide massive cranking power with a smooth, effortless retrieve. X-Ship also provides a tremendous amount of freespool by eliminating any friction between the pinion gear and spool shaft, providing a reel that casts great distances – muskie anglers know that keeping their lure in the water longer is going to trigger more strikes.”
Other prominent features on both Tranx reels include a SuperFree bearing supported pinion gear, E.I. Surface Treatment, seven shielded anti-rust ball bearings, Super Stopper for no handle backplay, a VBS Brake System, Dartainium II drag washer and an ergonomic Power Handle.
Noted muskie guide John ‘Captain Stoney’ Stone has used the Tranx to throw everything from Double 10’ and 13’s, pounders and 14-inch Jakes during field-testing with the first production reels. “I really put it through the paces in some tough fishing conditions, and the performance was outstanding no matter what I threw,” Stoney said, “There will be a place for one of each speed in my boat from here on out.”
The high-speed TRX500HG will retrieve 43-inches of line per crank, while the low-speed TRX500PG retrieves 30-inches of line per crank. The reels will hold up to 270 yards of 65-pound PowerPro braid. Both sizes retail for $499.99.
Shimano is showcasing the new Tranx reels at fishing shows throughout this winter – it was reel used to win the ‘Bucktail Burning’ contest at the recent starting in 17th Annual Chicago Muskie Show. From more information on the Tranx reels, visit the Shimano web site at fish.shimano.com.
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Line Capacity –
PowerPro Braid: 50#/420 yards; 65#/270 yards; 80#/210 yard
PowerPro Hollow-Ace: 40#/350 yards; 60#/275 yards; 80#/260 yards