It's that time of year again, new year, new gear!!!
Musky_Mo16
Posted 1/12/2017 8:09 PM (#845876)
Subject: It's that time of year again, new year, new gear!!!




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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't		Since abu is no longer making the nacl and winch I am deciding between three reels the abu revo toro S, the shimano Calcutta400d and the diawa lexa 400 (unsure, lexa felt like it was shaped weird and it was a little uncomfortable). So my question is what reel do you guys like best or recommend. I'm not afraid of a little hard work because I do throw some big baits like double 10s and even some double 13s. So as long as the reel itself can handle baits like this I'm not to worried about the fatigue they put on me. I just want to make sure I'm buying a quality reel that will last a while. Feel free to suggest other reels as well. Thanks!!!

I'm also looking for some new trolling rods (specifically shimano TDR's) if you can help me with that or have any input I will link it here: http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=11...
dfkiii
Posted 1/12/2017 8:25 PM (#845881 - in reply to #845876)
Subject: Re: It's that time of year again, new year, new gear!!!





Location: Sawyer County, WI		Why not look at the Tranx 400 when they come out ?
fish4musky1
Posted 1/12/2017 8:29 PM (#845882 - in reply to #845876)
Subject: Re: It's that time of year again, new year, new gear!!!





Location: Northern Wisconsin		400d. I have been runnin one for almost 4 full seasons and it has been bulletproof. I added a powerhandle to it and can crank double tens quite well.
Musky_Mo16
Posted 1/12/2017 9:19 PM (#845889 - in reply to #845876)
Subject: Re: It's that time of year again, new year, new gear!!!




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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't		Are they really making a new tranx???
Musky_Mo16
Posted 1/12/2017 9:34 PM (#845894 - in reply to #845876)
Subject: Re: It's that time of year again, new year, new gear!!!




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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't		Just looked up tranx400. lol I guess it's a rumor but I would defiantly get one if they made it and dropped the price about $100.
169sportsman
Posted 1/12/2017 10:16 PM (#845897 - in reply to #845876)
Subject: Re: It's that time of year again, new year, new gear!!!





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Guys are really like the Okuma Komodo series. And the they now have a 400 size.
I used a 364 for half the season on my jerkbait rod and loved it.
JakeStCroixSkis
Posted 1/12/2017 10:18 PM (#845898 - in reply to #845894)
Subject: Re: It's that time of year again, new year, new gear!!!





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Location: St. Lawrence River
Musky_Mo16 - 1/12/2017 10:34 PM

Just looked up tranx400. lol I guess it's a rumor but I would defiantly get one if they made it and dropped the price about $100.


It is not a rumor.... they are launching the Tranx 400 and Tranx 300 in March. And they are more like $200 cheaper.
Musky_Mo16
Posted 1/12/2017 10:22 PM (#845900 - in reply to #845876)
Subject: Re: It's that time of year again, new year, new gear!!!




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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't		Where can I find information on the tranx 400 and 300 I spent about half hour googling it with no results. If you have a link you could post that would be great. Thanks for clearing that up because if they do launch a new tranx that will defiantly be something I want to look into.
esox911
Posted 1/13/2017 11:23 AM (#845970 - in reply to #845876)
Subject: Re: It's that time of year again, new year, new gear!!!




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That 400d is a very nice reel & you cant beat the price-----I am going to try the ABU S Model myself this season--- I have heard good things about them so while I will keep my SHIMANO 400b & 400d I am going to give the S a shot to win me over.
Musky_Mo16
Posted 1/13/2017 11:55 AM (#845982 - in reply to #845876)
Subject: Re: It's that time of year again, new year, new gear!!!




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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't		I think I'm going to end up going for the S too. It seems like more I think about it the more reels I consider lol. I really like the 400d and I've even come to like the Luna 300 but I think a low profile would fit me better.
wisskie
Posted 1/13/2017 12:49 PM (#845993 - in reply to #845876)
Subject: Re: It's that time of year again, new year, new gear!!!


I currently run Revo toro S's, a few beasts, and a Lexa 400. For your application without question I would go with the toro S. Still wishing I owned a Tranx.