Posted 3/25/2025 10:39 AM (#1033012 - in reply to #1033011) Subject: RE: LHR
ToothyCritter - 3/25/2025 10:06 AM
Looking to get a few new reels before the season starts. The Tranx 500 does not offer an LHR
Any suggestions are appreciated
I have a couple Daiwa LHR and really like them. Used a TranX 400 left handed reel I borrowed from the lodge while fishing Eagle last year and it was as smooth as silk. I don't need it but am looking at picking one up this season.
Posted 3/25/2025 4:19 PM (#1033017 - in reply to #1033011) Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels
Posts: 409
Location: SW Ohio
Have several Daiwa Lexa 400's and a couple 300's. Work well. Picked up a couple of the Piscifun Alijoz 400's. They seem to work well, cast smoother than the Lexa's and have a strong drag. For the amount and type of fishing I do, they're hard to beat.
Posted 3/26/2025 6:01 AM (#1033027 - in reply to #1033011) Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels
Posts: 1145
Tranx 401 or Calcutta 401D! I still like the feel of a round reel in my hand and the Calcutta D's have been bulletproof for me. I feel sorry for anyone who recommends Piscifun reels. When they breakdown in the middle of your season, you'll regret trying to save the few bucks up front. They're cheap, disposable China reels that are not worth the hassle.
Posted 3/26/2025 8:31 AM (#1033033 - in reply to #1033011) Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels
Posts: 580
Location: deephaven mn
Shimano tranx 401 is not bullet proof. you need to check drag tightness every couple hours. with regular maintance they do hold up very well. not completely sealed like the advertise and corrosion will happen in the inside gears if you use alot and put back in road locker when somewhat wet at end of day.
Posted 3/26/2025 8:59 AM (#1033034 - in reply to #1033011) Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels
Posts: 666
Location: Roscoe IL
So still looking and the Avex LX has my attention now. Just unsure what size I should consider? Anyone tried these reels? It’s the LX 6 that seems to be the size for big rubber & DBL 10’s
I do plan to use this to fish for Tarpon at some point. I fished with Jason Hammertime and plan to go back down to Marco to do that again.
Posted 3/28/2025 1:56 PM (#1033092 - in reply to #1033011) Subject: RE: Left Handed Reels
Posts: 402
Location: WI
I've had zero issues with Okuma Komodo 400 & 300 left hand crank reels over the last 50 or 6 years. No need to but the most expensive reels when yearly maintenance is done. Gonna try the Piscifun 400 this year.
Posted 3/29/2025 10:14 AM (#1033118 - in reply to #1033011) Subject: RE: Left Handed Reels
Posts: 245
Location: Madison
I have an Avet SX 6/4 MC.
It is a two speed reel. I have only thrown bucktails with and it works great. I don't know how well it would do with ripping rubber because it doesn't have a level wind. If you are in the Madison area and would like to try it let me know.
Posted 5/23/2025 6:32 PM (#1033908 - in reply to #1033011) Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels
Posts: 8
Location: Springfield, IL
You'll love the Tranx, good choice.
I use Tranx 301 and 401 (both speeds in both reels) and love them. The only other reel I use now is a Revo Toro Beast 4.9:1 for bucktails and crankbaits.
I've had great experiences with Shimano and Abu Garcia. Not so much with Diawa.
Posted 5/24/2025 8:22 AM (#1033910 - in reply to #1033011) Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels
Posts: 1507
Location: Brighton CO.
I've fished with a lot of reels since the 1970's starting with the old Ambassadeur's made in Sweden with deal casting knobs and later Shimano 400B then Tranx both 400 and 500 and System 13 A3. I'm a righty. If I was a lefty Shimano 401B or Tranx 401
. I'm not sure if the System 13 A3 comes in a lefty.
Posted 5/25/2025 8:02 AM (#1033913 - in reply to #1033910) Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels
I have a left handed Daiwa Proex TWS that I use a lot and last summer borrowed a left handed, 401 Tranx from the lodge I was staying at on Eagle. Both are excellent reels, Tranx might be a smidge smoother but both are excellent.
Left Handed Reels