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| Currently I have been throwing cowgirls and supermodels with my 5.4 nacl. I really think it handles them well but I hear a lot of guys talking up the tranx pg. Other than price what would i be gaining. |
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| I personally have not used the nacl but do have a couple of reels in that gear range. The tranx pg will save you a ton of fatigue during and after a long day. If you feel good and fresh it could possibly mean not making a mistake on a fish because you are physically and mentally tired. If it makes you more comfortable and might be the difference in a fish at the end of the day why not. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | It'll make bringing in 10's and 13's all that much easier, and you'll get 30 IPT instead of the 26 IPT of the NACL. That being said, if you are having success with the NACL I don't really see a reason to run out and drop $500 on a new reel. |
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| It comes down to what you want from a reel, and if you can get used to the big reel.
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Location: Oconomowoc, WI | I don't own a tranx, but i had an opportunity to use one on a trip to LOTW. We were burning 10s and 13s. For the better part of the week was using a Saltist 20. Then I had a chance to use the Tranx pg. it was night and day. The tranx made it almost effortless in comparison. What it really comes down to is the price tag and size. If you can get past those things, it's the BEST real out there. |
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| I use both but for different purposes. The Tranx is on a rod and that I dedicate for fishing 10s and 13's all day. It makes a big difference on my wear and tear and it is much more versatile if I want to really burn, In addition the internal braking controls are extremely easy to adjust to get the casting action you desire. They are indeed expensive but if you want to make the investment for a dedicated reel for big blades fishing all day they may be worth it. |
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| Don't own one,but if Shimano made a smaller,lighter version,that would be cool for us older guys! And more reasonably priced!!! Kdawg |
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Location: Minnesota | The Tranx is the cat's meow. I have 3 have a HG on a XX heavy predator use it for pounder's my PG is on a heavy predator use that for double 10's Just bought a x heavy predator put PG on that one to. The only bad thing i can say about theses reels is the size. If Shimano came out with a 400 size it would be very hard to beat. But to answer your question yes it dose every thing you need them
to do had a Trinidad replaced that with the PG. And used a700 TE replaced that with the HG. If you watch eBay you can get one for around 400 BUCKS.
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It is a big reel so alot will get it and sell it because of that. |
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| If you have a power handle on the NACL 5.4 pulling in DBL 10s is almost like nothing is there. Unless you literally dont want to feel them maybe the Tranx is worth it. IMO. Its to big for me anyways. |
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Location: North America | achotrod - 4/20/2014 2:37 PM
If you have a power handle on the NACL 5.4 pulling in DBL 10s is almost like nothing is there. Unless you literally dont want to feel them maybe the Tranx is worth it. IMO. Its to big for me anyways.
Not even close to being the same until you try a tranx everything else is a far second behind |
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| I didnt say they are close I said its almost like pulling nothing with a NACL 5.4 using the power handle. I cant see spending double for something with less effort. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | achotrod - 4/20/2014 8:17 PM
I didnt say they are close I said its almost like pulling nothing with a NACL 5.4 using the power handle. I cant see spending double for something with less effort.
Remember you get ease of effort and more IPT with the Tranx. |
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| We can explain that the Tranx takes in supermodels like nothing, but until you try it next to a 5.4 you just won't appreciate it.
Put it this way, with the PG I constantly find myself thinking my Dbl10's are fouled. Supermodels? They feel like a Buchertail on a Curado 300. When my buddy tried it after a Lexa 300 (the middle gear one) he became depressed!
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| Here is my opinion on the Tranx reels. I have had,and used both Tranx reels, I feel that both these reels are large solid smooth reels no argument there. Are they worth $450 -$500 ?? For me absolutely not.. Personally I thought they made a great reel but much too large and too heavy a reel to put on any of my rods....I think that the 20+ ounces that the tranx weighs makes a very heavy unbalanced rod and reel combo. I personally could not use this reel for any length of time without wanting to switch it with a lighter setup.. Now .I am aware that hundreds of musky fisherman will disagree and say they absolutely love these two reels, and they have the right to.. But for me if I was Tuna fishing I would love one, But when you have to cast over, and over, and over that 20+ ounce reel feels like 5 lbs in a very short period of time. I just feel I do not need a Heavy $500 reel for a fish that offers an explosive fight for a very short period of time. Somewhere you must draw a line on comfort and cost.... Or next year there will be a New Electric Tranx 600 series that is $899 its twice as large but it connects to your trolling motor battery and is fully electric retrieve No reeling with a handle anymore. I personally prefer a comfortable rod and reel combo that can be used all day that is half the weight and half the price of a Tranx Again this is Just My Opinion |
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| I guess each of us have our opinions and experiences but my experience is way different than cast4musky. My Tranx is on a 9' Predator and is balanced just fine. I use it all day casting 10 and 13 and don't find it heavy at all. I have Toros and Curados and have tried each of them on different poles for casting big blades. At the end of the day the Tranx is hands down the best by far for casting big blades and/or rubber. For other uses other reels work better. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | I would answer yes, I use mine a lot, no problem using it all day....that being said I think a guy could get away using a Saltist 20 and be just fine.... imo it simply puts more fish in the boat w the speed it creates that other reels simply can not do...
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Location: Lino Lakes, MN | I fished both Diawa Saltists 20 and 30s. Solid reels at a decent price.
I own a Tranx HG and it fishes so much better than the Saltists. Better drag, spool weights, easy to setup.
if you shop around you can pick them up at 20% off. The Tranx is here to stay.
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Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin | pretty easy to find these reels for under 400...lot of guys buy them and decide in 5 minutes they do not like them and want to sell.
Been using them for 2 years now on big blades and would not want to use anything else. I also do not agree with the fatigue part....never been an issue or even a thought |
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| It sound like anymore saying you have a tranx and a predator is like saying you were at woodstock |
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Location: Minnesota | Nope never been to woodstock. But i do like my Tranx and predator. It's about choices i live in a small house 900 square feet. Small house means small payments. I like having a new truck boat and all the fun toys. To me a house is just a place to sleep. I'm done working for the week i want to play and have fun. So for me I'll buy the best gear if it makes it easier and more fun |
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Location: South-Central PA | The Tranx has been a game changer for me. Now I don't have to haul around 3-4 outfits, I take two. My rod of preference changes from time to time (I like to fish them all) but I've found the Tranx PG paired with a Big Dawg/Nasty/Pred XH can handle all but the smallest baits.
The Tranx is big, no doubt, but I don't find that it's too big. I think a 400 size would be perfect but I'm very happy with the 500.
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| Yep for most it's a game changer. It needs to be on a nine footer to balence well for most. Nothing else currently will do what it does...it is that simple. We caught fish without them but for most people it takes their blade fishing to a higher level and nothing else can do it as well. |
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Location: Smith Creek | bturg - 4/21/2014 3:59 PM
Yep for most it's a game changer. It needs to be on a nine footer to balence well for most. Nothing else currently will do what it does...it is that simple. We caught fish without them but for most people it takes their blade fishing to a higher level and nothing else can do it as well.
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| Now the rage will be to get the 36 volt model. A must have item. |
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Location: Minnesota | Next you will have your Butler reel the fish in for you |
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| Ooooohhh how about a Stihl MS290 that's had the bar swapped for a spool?
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Location: MN | A lot of people in here talk that the tranx both picks up line fast and is easy to reel. Isn't the torque on the shaft determined entirely by pickup per turn (minus internal friction)? That would mean it's basically just the handle of the reel that makes it feel easy to pull in. Why not just put a big handle on another reel with the same IPT? Is the internal friction of other reels just that much higher that you need to crank a lot harder? |
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| nar160 - 4/21/2014 9:29 PM
A lot of people in here talk that the tranx both picks up line fast and is easy to reel. Isn't the torque on the shaft determined entirely by pickup per turn (minus internal friction)? That would mean it's basically just the handle of the reel that makes it feel easy to pull in. Why not just put a big handle on another reel with the same IPT? Is the internal friction of other reels just that much higher that you need to crank a lot harder?
True. Then it comes down to whether or not the internals are up to the task. Saltist internals definitely are, they just don't have the casting bells and whistles that the Tranx does. And they are fantastic bells and whistles. |
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| All Ill say is there is more tension on the rod than the reel with a 8ft XH premier then on a NACL 60 5.4 with the power handle throwing 10s. The 50 6.4 with the reg handle takes 100% more effort and same with a Curado 300. Spend 10+ hours in the last couple days testing them. I do admire the Tranx for speed but the the NACL 5.4 with the power handle works great for pulling 10s. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | do you want to catch fish or just pull your 10s in slow w ease? if you want the 1st one then get a tranx....have seen it many times where guys w the "slow" reels weren't getting the hits/follows but those of us w speed reels were.... |
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| BNelson - 4/22/2014 8:05 AM
do you want to catch fish or just pull your 10s in with slow w ease? if you want the 1st one then get a tranx....have seen it many times where guys w the "slow" reels weren't getting the hits/follows but those of us w speed reels were....
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Location: Quebec, Canada | BNelson - 4/22/2014 9:05 AM
do you want to catch fish or just pull your 10s in slow w ease? if you want the 1st one then get a tranx....have seen it many times where guys w the "slow" reels weren't getting the hits/follows but those of us w speed reels were....
I've been fishing 10s with my partner for two years. I had a 400B and him a 300E and the speed prove to make a huge difference... we'll see next year with my newly bought tranx who's gonna have the upper hand! |
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| BNelson - 4/22/2014 9:05 AM
do you want to catch fish or just pull your 10s in slow w ease? if you want the 1st one then get a tranx....have seen it many times where guys w the "slow" reels weren't getting the hits/follows but those of us w speed reels were....
So you must be referring to the HG model then? If so, with the high ratio the "easy" part must be diminished quite a bit? Making the effort comparable to the Nacl but with way more speed?
The PG is 30 inches my calcutta is 28, I would find it hard to believe that 2 inches is making the difference between getting bit and not. The calcutta is pretty effortless, and I have to keep my tip down or the blades blow out, in the end the ease of use again is diminished, easier to reel sure, but now its harder to hold the rod because you cant point straight at the bait. |
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Location: Aurora | Lunger50 - 4/22/2014 4:10 PM
BNelson - 4/22/2014 9:05 AM
do you want to catch fish or just pull your 10s in slow w ease? if you want the 1st one then get a tranx....have seen it many times where guys w the "slow" reels weren't getting the hits/follows but those of us w speed reels were....
So you must be referring to the HG model then? If so, with the high ratio the "easy" part must be diminished quite a bit? Making the effort comparable to the Nacl but with way more speed?
The PG is 30 inches my calcutta is 28, I would find it hard to believe that 2 inches is making the difference between getting bit and not. The calcutta is pretty effortless, and I have to keep my tip down or the blades blow out, in the end the ease of use again is diminished, easier to reel sure, but now its harder to hold the rod because you cant point straight at the bait.
Effort is significantly diminished with the increase in gear size from Tranx to Revo.
Apparently, the smaller teeth make it stronger (more teeth engaged) and smoother as well.
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Location: Contrarian Island | it's not all about inches per crank... go out and stand next to a guy w a tranx hg or even pg for that matter, cast a double 10 at the same time and distance and crank them in with 'normal' pressure (not overexerting yourself) and see who gets their bucktail to the boat faster....for the doubters out there that don't believe speed can mean the difference between a bite and no bite, fine, let others catch the fish,,,,yah,...don't believe all the guides in this thread and good fishermen telling you otherwise...  more for us to catch... it's that simple. |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Sidejack - 4/22/2014 11:44 PM
Lunger50 - 4/22/2014 4:10 PM
BNelson - 4/22/2014 9:05 AM
do you want to catch fish or just pull your 10s in slow w ease? if you want the 1st one then get a tranx....have seen it many times where guys w the "slow" reels weren't getting the hits/follows but those of us w speed reels were....
So you must be referring to the HG model then? If so, with the high ratio the "easy" part must be diminished quite a bit? Making the effort comparable to the Nacl but with way more speed?
The PG is 30 inches my calcutta is 28, I would find it hard to believe that 2 inches is making the difference between getting bit and not. The calcutta is pretty effortless, and I have to keep my tip down or the blades blow out, in the end the ease of use again is diminished, easier to reel sure, but now its harder to hold the rod because you cant point straight at the bait.
Effort is significantly diminished with the increase in gear size from Tranx to Revo.
Apparently, the smaller teeth make it stronger (more teeth engaged ) and smoother as well.
YES with the size of the gearing and the MICRO GEARING the Tranx will have so much more power then any Toro.
With the MICRO GEARING the pinion has maybe 4-5 teeth touching the main gear as with a Toro gearing maybe 2-3 so the load is spread out over more teeth of the gears which will give U MORE POWER and SMOOTHER !!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Toro is a GREAT REEL but in the same league as a TRANX.
Plus look at the Super Size Carbontex Drag washers.
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BNelson - 4/22/2014 9:05 AM
do you want to catch fish or just pull your 10s in slow w ease? if you want the 1st one then get a tranx....have seen it many times where guys w the "slow" reels weren't getting the hits/follows but those of us w speed reels were....
So you must be referring to the HG model then? If so, with the high ratio the "easy" part must be diminished quite a bit? Making the effort comparable to the Nacl but with way more speed?
The PG is 30 inches my calcutta is 28, I would find it hard to believe that 2 inches is making the difference between getting bit and not. The calcutta is pretty effortless, and I have to keep my tip down or the blades blow out, in the end the ease of use again is diminished, easier to reel sure, but now its harder to hold the rod because you cant point straight at the bait.
OK then look at this way, say your reel has 28" of line pickup on a 150 foot cast you will turn the handle 66.6 times appox to bring in a lure. Now you have a reel with 30" of line pickup, on the same 150 foot cast you will turn the handle 60 times, 6.6 times less, so a a 1000 cast day the 28" reel U will turn the handle 66,600 times in a day and the 30" reel 60,000, 6,600 less. 2" is a big DEAL after a long day out on the water. |
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| I like the fact that it's a 500 size, and would not trade it for a 400 size, we use really thick line, so on a long cast with the smaller reel, the diameter of the spool i dramatically decreased, this is not the case on the big spool of the tranx. |
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| PIKEMASTER - 4/23/2014 11:22 AM
Lunger50 - 4/22/2014 4:10 PM
BNelson - 4/22/2014 9:05 AM
do you want to catch fish or just pull your 10s in slow w ease? if you want the 1st one then get a tranx....have seen it many times where guys w the "slow" reels weren't getting the hits/follows but those of us w speed reels were....
So you must be referring to the HG model then? If so, with the high ratio the "easy" part must be diminished quite a bit? Making the effort comparable to the Nacl but with way more speed?
The PG is 30 inches my calcutta is 28, I would find it hard to believe that 2 inches is making the difference between getting bit and not. The calcutta is pretty effortless, and I have to keep my tip down or the blades blow out, in the end the ease of use again is diminished, easier to reel sure, but now its harder to hold the rod because you cant point straight at the bait.
OK then look at this way, say your reel has 28" of line pickup on a 150 foot cast you will turn the handle 66.6 times appox to bring in a lure. Now you have a reel with 30" of line pickup, on the same 150 foot cast you will turn the handle 60 times, 6.6 times less, so a a 1000 cast day the 28" reel U will turn the handle 66,600 times in a day and the 30" reel 60,000, 6,600 less. 2" is a big DEAL after a long day out on the water.
If you are blowing your blades out of the water with a Calcutta, then what you need to do is throw heavier bucktails and buy a tranx pg. Cowgirls are only 2.8 ounces while Dadson Musky Bullets are 4 oz. Buy some Dadson's. I bet you won't be blowing them out of the water with a Calcutta.
It's simple, tranx's are the absolute best reels out there. You can debate all day long on whether they are "worth it" for the price. For some people, if it puts 1 or 2 extra fish in the boat per season its worth it, and for others it's not. And by the way, the tranx PG gets 31 inches per turn |
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| bcram555 - 4/23/2014 1:17 PM
PIKEMASTER - 4/23/2014 11:22 AM
Lunger50 - 4/22/2014 4:10 PM
BNelson - 4/22/2014 9:05 AM
do you want to catch fish or just pull your 10s in slow w ease? if you want the 1st one then get a tranx....have seen it many times where guys w the "slow" reels weren't getting the hits/follows but those of us w speed reels were....
So you must be referring to the HG model then? If so, with the high ratio the "easy" part must be diminished quite a bit? Making the effort comparable to the Nacl but with way more speed?
The PG is 30 inches my calcutta is 28, I would find it hard to believe that 2 inches is making the difference between getting bit and not. The calcutta is pretty effortless, and I have to keep my tip down or the blades blow out, in the end the ease of use again is diminished, easier to reel sure, but now its harder to hold the rod because you cant point straight at the bait.
OK then look at this way, say your reel has 28" of line pickup on a 150 foot cast you will turn the handle 66.6 times appox to bring in a lure. Now you have a reel with 30" of line pickup, on the same 150 foot cast you will turn the handle 60 times, 6.6 times less, so a a 1000 cast day the 28" reel U will turn the handle 66,600 times in a day and the 30" reel 60,000, 6,600 less. 2" is a big DEAL after a long day out on the water.
If you are blowing your blades out of the water with a Calcutta, then what you need to do is throw heavier bucktails and buy a tranx pg. Cowgirls are only 2.8 ounces while Dadson Musky Bullets are 4 oz. Buy some Dadson's. I bet you won't be blowing them out of the water with a Calcutta.
It's simple, tranx's are the absolute best reels out there. You can debate all day long on whether they are "worth it" for the price. For some people, if it puts 1 or 2 extra fish in the boat per season its worth it, and for others it's not. And by the way, the tranx PG gets 31 inches per turn
Thanks. I throw all kinds of 10's, many of them heavily weighted. You still blow them out if you don't keep your rod tip down. In essence you are simply transferring the force, now instead of it being on your cranking arm its the arm holding the rod taking the brunt.
I certainly agree that speed = more fish at times. I was simply asking that you must be referring to the HG because I doubt that difference of 2 inches or .0001 mph makes any difference.
I also have little doubt the Tranx is a fantastic reel, just not sure they are that much more fantastic for their inflated price. If I spent a year in the boat, buddy with the PG and me with my Calcutta and he SIGNIFICANTLY out fished me I would likely buy one. |
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TRX500HG 43 40/350, 60/275,80/260 50/420, 65/270,80/210 30/160,40/120, 50/100 25 7 1 6.6:1 20.0
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| Buy a Tranx, throw it for a month. If you don't like it, ill buy it from you. I could use a 3rd. They are worth it in every area.
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| First, I have not tried a Tranx, but plan to get one next year based on the reputation alone. Another aspect I like about the Tranx is the line pickup on the PG is the dame as the Toros and NaCl 6:4:1, which I currently use for jerkbaits. However, when you are talking about fatigue you need to factor in how much the extra 9.5 to 10 ounces of weight adds to your fatigue. Also, not everyone can comfortably palm one, if that's how they grip the rod. That said, I may go ahead and get one this year since Timmy is offering this guarantee! |
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| ARmuskyaddict - 4/23/2014 6:04 PM
First, I have not tried a Tranx, but plan to get one next year based on the reputation alone. Another aspect I like about the Tranx is the line pickup on the PG is the dame as the Toros and NaCl 6:4:1, which I currently use for jerkbaits. However, when you are talking about fatigue you need to factor in how much the extra 9.5 to 10 ounces of weight adds to your fatigue. Also, not everyone can comfortably palm one, if that's how they grip the rod. That said, I may go ahead and get one this year since Timmy is offering this guarantee!
You won't notice that extra weight once you start reeling those double 10's in.
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| I also use the PG for blades and the HG for rubber. I like the power of the PG...and if I feel the need to go fast...I just turn my hand faster to get where I want to be. I sure do like the ease of big blades with the PG. Feels like I'm using a beetle spin  Also, come night time, it allows me to slow roll much more effectively...in my opinion the HG is going to be to fast for what I like to do at night. But everyone is different. |
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| I went back and forth on PG vs. HG as well. I wound up with the PG. Logic was that if I wanted to go faster, I could crank faster (more easily). I don't regret it. Even with the PG, I was almost blowing the Spanky baits out of the water. My buddies were laughing at me and how fast the baits were moving. I handed one buddy my rod & reel with the Tranx...and after a handful of casts he decided he was getting one. He just got the PG a few weeks ago... |
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| I originally bought the HG thinking it would be best for everything. I originally thought, it gets 43 inches per crank, and will be great for reeling in slack line, and if it is a little tougher to pull big blades because of the higher gear ratio I won't have to turn the handle as fast because it gets so much line per turn and so that will make up for it and it will work well. I WAS WRONG. It's great for throwing rubber or any kind of jerk bait and reeling in slack. It's also great for small bucktails. But I found that it's just too hard to turn the handle and crank in 10's and bigger for long hours. So I bought the PG and its night and day difference. So much better for big blades. I'm surprised anybody uses the HG for big blades but it looks like some do. I'm not saying they are wrong for using the HG, but I think far more guys use the PG for big blades. |
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| I used the HG the entire season last year and it's the nicest reel I have ever used. I caught more fish the previous year with my revo toro though. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | I think if you buy a rod or reel expecting it's going to catch you more fish, you are doing it wrong. Yes we all want to catch more fish, but to me new equipment is about having a more enjoyable experience while out on the water. I bought my PG with the expectation that it would make bringing in big blades easier and the extra line pickup will help with the burning. So I'm expecting a more enjoyable experience and if I catch more fish great. |
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Location: Lakeville, MN | I love my Tranx HG and PG, but my best year on bucktails was with a Calcutta 400B, so you never know. Sometimes muskies like max speed, sometimes they do not, and it's hard to slow down.
I use the PG for 10's/13''s. I use the HG as well for big blades....but if you're tossing them for days on end, PG is the way to go. I have used an HG for seven straight days tossing bucktails - it was fine - I used the PG I the following year and it was way better.
People that talk about how they can easily use an HG with big blades for days on end usually don't mention that they replaced the original handle with a power handle like a Shimano LJV. Why did they do that? Because it makes it easier for them to reel in big blades!!! |
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