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| Just got my new MH in the mail. The reel is called the Tranx . Power to pull and the speed to burn. Maybe our burning 10's dream answered.
A low profile reel with Trinidad guts and level wind?
Surprised there have been no rumors about this.
The revolution begins at the Chicago Musky Show.
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Location: mpls | The rumors were out there , as we're the prototypes.
Best reel I have ever used ! |
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Location: Contrarian Island | tell me more uptown...gear ratio? is it pretty much a trinidad 16NA with levelwind? price? looks pretty bad azzzz |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtzL2pt3sTY
WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 42INCH LINE PICKUP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or a stump pulling 30" line pickup. With a LEVELWIND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Location: Contrarian Island | I'll take 2... how much? I'm guessing 5 hundo? |
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| I've sold my 401 TE and 2 toro's 61 for this reel.
LEFT hand wind Please ! |
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Location: syracuse indiana | wow boy have shimano really kicking it into gear.. i heard talk about this a few months ago .. cant wait to try one out for my self.. but after watching larry and jason.. man what a reel. i will have to get about 2 of these...bill |
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| I can't get anything on youtube WTF
it says,This video is unlisted only those with the link can see it. |
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| Awesome. Hopefully they make a lefty model! |
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Location: madison wisconsin | Looks awesome, but have a hunch it'll be way out of my price range. |
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Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI | anybody want a trinidad 16n?? |
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| I saw it now and oh boy!!!! Better start saving now. |
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| Kinda ugly in appearance, but it looks incredible performance wise. I like Abu Garcia, but I think these just blew the Revo Toro line out of the water, except pricewise.
I peed my pants a little watching that. Look at 2:40 or so. Watch how slow Hamernick is reeling the Tranx compared to LD with his Curado. That's unreal. 42" or 30"+ per turn. I think our bucktail-reel prayers have just been answered. |
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| Surely, one of the best reels ever made ??by Shimano !!! Full of power and speed at the same time !!! Awesome !!!
I am also very glad they chose Venice, a place that has the same name of one of the most beautiful cities in the world (I'm talking of the original Venezia in Italy ...).
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| that is insane...probably wayyyy out of my pricerange but for those of you who are going to sell your calcutta 401s for this reel im gonna be lookin once you all go nuts over this reel haha! |
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Location: syracuse indiana | http://youtu.be/qtzL2pt3sTY |
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Location: Perryville, MO | Sick...absolutely sick. And I bet we won't see lefties! Very sad...and very sick! |
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Location: Probably Minnesota that time... | PLease, lefty, Please! PRETTY PLEASE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LEFT! LEFT! LEFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-Chris |
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| I gotta have 1!!!! This must the the new "curado 500" everyone was talking about. The profile is similar I hope it will come with a double paddle like the calcutta 700 |
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Location: Lake of The Woods | Now that the word is out.....
4.6-1 30''
6.6-1 43''
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I have ordered many, and some have already been presold. Amazing reel!
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Ryan: What about weight ????????????
This reel will change how we fish for Muskies !!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait to look inside one, I wonder how I will be able to mod this reel ????? |
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| SICK! Really excited, will probably be to expensive for me though :P
Please someone post all the specs you can find, weight, line capacity and so on!
They MUST make a lefty, so many people want one, i can believe they dont make all reels in all models in both left and right... |
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| Ryan Marlowe - 11/19/2011 2:36 PM
Now that the word is out.....
4.6-1 30''
6.6-1 43''
8 ball bearings
I have ordered many, and some have already been presold. Amazing reel!
Awesome. Any word on price and when they'll be available? |
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Location: South East Wisconsin | Seen this reel in person today. Wow... It looks really cool! Guy said it would probalaly go for a few hundred. |
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| Combining what I know about fishing and economics, they'll make a left hand model at some point (possibly not right away, but don't be discouraged!). Not only is it a new reel model, and not even just a new style, it's a whole new CLASS of reel. There is NO replacement or substitution for what this reel does (assuming it works as good as Larry and Jason said), so the demand will be very high right out of the gates.
They'll either release only right hand to test the market, then release left hand after they sell like mad, or they'll release both right off the bat and stop selling left handed models after the demand tapers down. Once there's a few lefties in circulation they might worry that people will just look for used ones, and there's a small chance they'll stop producing if the demand falls below a point of production that wouldn't be profitable for them. Just my prediction, so please don't crucify me if they give lefties the cold shoulder yet again...
As far as price, we're probably going to have to open our wallets. The raw material demand for this reel is probably comparable to a Trinidad, but factor in a more intricate design with the levelwind and thumbbar.... Yea it's gonna cost a pretty penny. The fact that they gave it a whole new name is also a sign of increased price, because they wouldn't want to call something a "Curado" (when that's very obviously what it's based off of) if it costs twice as much as other models with the same name. Anything short of 450 would surprise me, but we can always cross our fingers.
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Location: Hugo, MN | Obviously it's just a prototype in the video, but it looks like it sits pretty high for a low profile reel. Looks VERY interesting, however. May need the high speed and another 9 foot rod. |
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Location: WI | MuskieMark01 - 11/19/2011 7:26 PM
Not only is it a new reel model, and not even just a new style, it's a whole new CLASS of reel. There is NO replacement or substitution for what this reel does
Avet makes a few reels that are 2 speed that crank in 25"-41" of line per crank. I haven't used either reel (avet or tranx), but have heard good reviews of Avet products. Shimano of course makes a fine product also.
To claim this reel is revolutionary is a bit of a stretch. Hopefully it will be under $400. I plan on getting an Avet once the level wind versions are released. |
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| JKahler - 11/19/2011 11:03 PM
Avet makes a few reels that are 2 speed that crank in 25"-41" of line per crank. I haven't used either reel (avet or tranx), but have heard good reviews of Avet products. Shimano of course makes a fine product also.
To claim this reel is revolutionary is a bit of a stretch. Hopefully it will be under $400. I plan on getting an Avet once the level wind versions are released.
Yea that was probably a little dramatic; it may have been some excitement talking there...
But at any rate, I should've worded it that no other reel does what this reel will do while offering the convenience of a thumb bar and a levelwind. Unless I'm forgetting about one (which is possible), I've never even seen a reel mentioned as a true burner that has a thumb bar. Maybe I'm more of a fan of thumb bars and levelwinds than most, but that fact actually increases the appeal a ton for me. |
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Location: WI | I like the level wind, but I'm very hesitant to buy a power handled reel with a thumb bar. I'll flip the lever all day long just so I don't have to worry about the reel engaging mid-cast. On the downside, with the lever it's tough to flip while going into a figure 8 (which I prefer).
I'd love to try this reel, but I think I'll wait a year and see how it works for everyone else first. |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | I can't wait till DAIWA, ABU, OKUMA, PENN, TICA, FINNOR, will come out with a reel to compete with the TRANX. Like I said this reel will change how we fish for MUSKIE. Watch L/D whip as hard as he can casting the TRANX, 100yds casts try that with a non levelwind reel into the wind !!!!!!
Avet are good reels I had 1 for about a month, it will cast as good or better then a Trinidad, but they have S.STEEL GEARS that are so LOUD, the reel sounded like a coffee grinder, after a month I sold it.
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Location: Twin Cities | Just read on TB's no lefties and they will retail for 500! |
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Location: Lake of The Woods | The reel did not engage at all over the course of 11 day's of tossing mostly pounder's. This reel is incredibale  |
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Location: North Central IL USA | MuskieMark01 - 11/20/2011 12:36 AM
Maybe I'm more of a fan of thumb bars and levelwinds than most, but that fact actually increases the appeal a ton for me.
Big fan here too!! It's the only kind of baitcaster I'll use. I don't know about the 500 bucks though....YIKES!!! |
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Location: lansing, il | At 500 bucks they can keep it. |
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| 500 reasons to keep on slow rollin the 10's and burnin the 8's |
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| Ryan Marlowe - 11/20/2011 10:45 AM
The reel did not engage at all over the course of 11 day's of tossing mostly pounder's. This reel is incredibale ;-)
Which gear ratio version were you using with the pounders? Seems like both would work. |
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| Seriously Shimano, get your act together, ALL us leftys pray for a 401 TE, left hand Trinidad and now the Tranx!
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| I played with these last week and they are game-changers. My view is if it throws big or pulls big this is the reel to have.
I don't see it replacing a 14N on a light H flex rod for burning small stuff but the handling and ergonomics on a 9'XH and a 9-3XH was perfect. Expect Trinidad price range..look at it as a 10yr investment. Shimano stuff lasts. If you want the best tool for DCG, Mag Dawg, 10" Jake and sizes up from there I expect you will love this reel. |
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Location: Michigan | Shimano... Larry, please advocate for us... Please think of us that use lefties... |
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| bturg - 11/20/2011 6:46 PM
I don't see it replacing a 14N on a light H flex rod for burning small stuff...
Why do you think that? It seems like the "low-profileness" and thumb bar would be much more desired. And you'd have more line pick up, too, I think. Around 36" with Trinidad and 43" with Tranx, if I'm thinking of the right reel. |
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Location: Bemidji, Lake Vermilion | In my circle of muskie guys, lefties far outnumber righties. I'll live if they don't come out with a lefty model, will certainly buy 1 if they do come out in lefty. |
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Location: Eagan, MN | Guest - 11/20/2011 7:08 PM
bturg - 11/20/2011 6:46 PM
I don't see it replacing a 14N on a light H flex rod for burning small stuff...
Why do you think that? It seems like the "low-profileness" and thumb bar would be much more desired. And you'd have more line pick up, too, I think. Around 36" with Trinidad and 43" with Tranx, if I'm thinking of the right reel.
Probably because it looks like a 14n has the lower profile of the two. The Tranx has a low profile look but not low profile size.
Anyone know why they gave it a 'T' name instead of 'C'? (by shimano's naming convention, trolling reels have names starting w/ a 'T', casting reels start w/ a 'C') |
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| Guest - 11/20/2011 7:08 PM
bturg - 11/20/2011 6:46 PM
I don't see it replacing a 14N on a light H flex rod for burning small stuff...
Why do you think that? It seems like the "low-profileness" and thumb bar would be much more desired. And you'd have more line pick up, too, I think. Around 36" with Trinidad and 43" with Tranx, if I'm thinking of the right reel.
Simple weight, the Tranx is more along the lines of the 16NA in size and weight so if you like a lighter setup for burning small stuff there is still a place for the 14. Ergonomics and balence of the lighter reel on the lighter action and weight rod simple as that.
Will it burn lighter stuff absolutly...like it isn't even there. |
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| Don't most of you lefties soak suckers all day anyways??
My order is already in for a super fast powerful. |
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Guest - 11/20/2011 7:08 PM
bturg - 11/20/2011 6:46 PM
I don't see it replacing a 14N on a light H flex rod for burning small stuff...
Why do you think that? It seems like the "low-profileness" and thumb bar would be much more desired. And you'd have more line pick up, too, I think. Around 36" with Trinidad and 43" with Tranx, if I'm thinking of the right reel.
Simple weight, the Tranx is more along the lines of the 16NA in size and weight so if you like a lighter setup for burning small stuff there is still a place for the 14. Ergonomics and balence of the lighter reel on the lighter action and weight rod simple as that.
Will it burn lighter stuff absolutly...like it isn't even there.
Just to clarify, you're saying that weight-wise the Tranx is around 19 oz, or significantly heavier than a 400TE (~12 oz)? |
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Location: Minnesota: where it's tough to be a sportsfan! | These do look very sweet! Anyone needing to unload your Revo 60's let me know, I have 8 reels to replace! |
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| cast10K - 11/20/2011 8:44 PM
Anyone know why they gave it a 'T' name instead of 'C'? (by shimano's naming convention, trolling reels have names starting w/ a 'T', casting reels start w/ a 'C')
I think they name saltwater gear with t |
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| ryan marlowe - 11/21/2011 2:01 PM
cast10K - 11/20/2011 8:44 PM
Anyone know why they gave it a 'T' name instead of 'C'? (by shimano's naming convention, trolling reels have names starting w/ a 'T', casting reels start w/ a 'C')
I think they name saltwater gear with t
I was wondering the same thing. They must seem to think it has more uses in saltwater than fresh, which I can see being true. There's a ton of different species you can throw big baits to in saltwater, and this reel is going to make anyone doing so quite happy I would imagine. |
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| Guest - 11/22/2011 9:25 AM
Anyone else curious as to why, with such a wide spool, the levelwind disengages during the cast?
Low profiles usually get away with it because the levelwind sits further in front of the spool so the angles that the line makes from the levelwind to the spool aren't as sharp.
I would've preferred a synchronized levelwind also, but Larry Dahlberg told me on his forum that the levelwind holds up awesome. He had the drags cinched (25 pounds) and caught tuna up to 100 pounds and the levelwind wasn't a liability. |
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| Guest - 11/22/2011 9:25 AM
Anyone else curious as to why, with such a wide spool, the levelwind disengages during the cast?
Currados are like that, and cast way farther because of it.. The spool can spin alot faster without moving the line guide back and forth with it..
Looking forward to at least checking one out,, |
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Location: Nowhere near where I should be | Avet makes leftys because one of the owners is a lefty. It is sad shimano is so selective in models they release not having this option, there is an obvious demand to some degree of lefty reels. I agree with edalz, but only 30% or less of responses to this reel(on this particular thread) are from leftys, thats probably not enough to justify production. Its to bad really, sounds like it has what most of us want from a reel. |
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| All my friends fish lefty's, all the pro's I know fish right hand reels... I even know few pros that told me that they prefer left hand wind reels but they won't switch.
I tried so hard to switch to right hand wind reels, but I just couldn't. I even won't fish salmon in my best friends boat in the summer because all his downrigging reels are right hand wind.
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Location: Norway | Larry Dahlberg is showcasing this reel, and are host of the bucktail burning contest at Chicago Muskie Expo...do any of you guys think you will beat him in the contest...?
I am sure the launch of this reel, and that contest has something to do with eachother.
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Location: East of muskie country | figure8out - 11/22/2011 5:23 PM
Avet makes leftys because one of the owners is a lefty. It is sad shimano is so selective in models they release not having this option, there is an obvious demand to some degree of lefty reels. I agree with edalz, but only 30% or less of responses to this reel(on this particular thread) are from leftys, thats probably not enough to justify production. Its to bad really, sounds like it has what most of us want from a reel.
Sweet reel - Lefty +1, 33% |
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| Open up the new Tranx, all internals oversize and high quality. Would not expect any less from Shimano. AMAZING what Shimano creates. |
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Location: PA | Looks like a great reel but if it doesn't come in a left hand retrieve model that's a deal breaker. I retrieve both spinning and conventional reels with my left hand and even though I've tried cannot cast and retrieve lures with my right hand. I can use my right hand to retrieve heavy saltwater boat outfits where I'm not working the rod just reeling in bait every once in a while though. I'm right handed also.
Have you guys emailed Shimano and told them you want left hand retrieve reels? The squeaky wheel gets the grease. |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | DRS - 11/24/2011 12:12 AM
Open up the new Tranx, all internals oversize and high quality. Would not expect any less from Shimano. AMAZING what Shimano creates.
DRS/Mark What is the frame and side plates made of ??? and what is the weight in oz of the reel ?????? Will they be at the Chicago Muskie Show ???? I hope Shimano has one or two on a rod to cast at the pool ????? |
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Location: Lake of The Woods | Iv got em ordered and some presold..... |
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| Hey Richard, The frame is all metal though thicker than the Curado 300, Right side plate metal, Left side plate thick -graphite/plastic. Thumb bar, slides, clutch cam all oversize. I know you love reels and supertuning them like me but this model will need no extra upgrades. Come see me at the Chicago Musky show. -Mark |
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| jeff g - 11/24/2011 6:44 PM
what are they charging for them if some are already presold.
Right question, Jeff g.
If they are booked and / or pre-sold, should already be assigned a price.
What is the price?
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Hey Richard, The frame is all metal though thicker than the Curado 300, Right side plate metal, Left side plate thick -graphite/plastic. Thumb bar, slides, clutch cam all oversize. I know you love reels and supertuning them like me but this model will need no extra upgrades. Come see me at the Chicago Musky show. -Mark
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Location: Lake of The Woods | Target Weight20.2 oz.20.2 oz.
Spool Material/TypeA6063 DeepA6063 Deep
Spool Diameter/Width52mm52mm
Spool Center Diameter16mm16mm
Min. Line Diameter20lbs.20lbs.
Super FreeYesYes
Brake Type6 weight VBS6 weight VBS
Drag / Type/MaterialCross Carbon (Dartainium II)Cross Carbon (Dartainium II)
Maxmum Drag25 lbs.25 lbs.
Cast Control SystemLarge MetalLarge Metal
Frame MaterialDiecast ALDiecast AL
Left Side Plate MaterialPlasticPlastic
Right Side Plate MaterialAluminumAluminum
Gear Ratio6.6:14.6:1
Line Retrieve / Crank43 inches/crank30 inches/crank
Hollow Ace40/350, 60/275, 80/26040/350, 60/275, 80/260
Power Pro50/420, 65/270, 80/21050/420, 65/270, 80/210
Mono30/160, 40/120, 50/10030/160, 40/120, 50/100
Handle TypeSingle NO Counter BalancedSingle NO Counter Balanced
Handle Through Length65mm65mm
Ball Bearings7S A-RB7S A-RB
Roller Bearings1 A-RB1 A-RB |
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Location: Lake of The Woods | esoxone - 11/25/2011 2:07 AM
jeff g - 11/24/2011 6:44 PM
what are they charging for them if some are already presold.
Right question, Jeff g.
If they are booked and / or pre-sold, should already be assigned a price.
What is the price?
esoxone
Customers are willing to put down a deposit knowing there guaranteed a reel. They know it's roughly a $500 reel |
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The Tranx is a beast, Talk about HD, over the top, I can't wait to mount one or two on some of my rods for next year. Maybe a new custom rod, like a 9'6 plus for big plastic. |
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Location: central illinois | Gonna be an awesome reel! It would be even better left handed with a black handle knob! |
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| Just as shown Ryan, one of the things I really liked was the bigger paddle style drag adjustment. Like the Trinidad's it is so easy to back off the adjustment after hooking up if you don't want to do battle with just freespool.
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Location: Nowhere near where I should be | You guys that have these reels or have tested them and know so much about them, surely you have a lefty for a friend somewhere. Surely you see the feed back here from the lefties- ( Which has been argued for some years now) and if you are/have tested them surely you are in contact with people who make decisions off your feed back, does this question just never come up? |
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| wow...those are big reels. 20oz and make a 400-series look small in the pics. more line capacity than a 16NA and almost as fast...plus it should be easier to cast...sounds like a winner in my book! but to paraphrase..."a foolish price will be the hobgoblin of simple bank accounts." |
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Location: Eagan, MN | bturg -- would you mind posting a pic from the side? |
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| Sorry guys I only took the one picture posted above and no longer have the reels on hand.
The reel seat is resessed more like a Curado than sitting under the reel like a TE or TN model. The big gear box sits to the side like the newer Trinidad models so the reel actually sits pretty low to the rod. I think guys who like to palm will love it but my style is to hold the foregrip so that is all I tried. |
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Location: Perryville, MO | In the spirit of continued thanksgiving...
Today I'm thankful that I'm a lefty. Now I'm absolutely postive that I have something to whine about that is justified. |
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| No need for a left handed model... All you need to do is hold the rod upside down and reel backwards, like my daughter does |
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Location: N.FIB | looks like you could get a big rats nest in those reels,maybe I should stay away,lol |
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Location: deephaven mn | lefty for me as well please |
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| look like a nice reel but no lefty,no money i am not gona start hand swtching |
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| I hope somebody from Shimano reads this thread . Id like a lefty to. I am right handed but prefer to use a left handed baitcaster. From the looks of this thread im not alone. |
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| You are not along... I would buy three of these reels if they were offered in lefty--- One for myself, one for my dad, and another one for me! |
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| lefty also please!!!!! |
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| Does anybody know if this reel will be available at the Chicago show?
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Location: N.FIB | another thread says it will be available to purchase in march |
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| Two more if made in a lefty. |
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| Lefty for me also....
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Location: Chicago | I recall another thread some time ago when the trinidads began gaining popularity and wondered why don't they make a reel with the same power and a design similar to a te. I was told by someone on the shimano pro staff that the musky world makes up a small market and they're concerns are not necessarily taken into consideration when designing and trying to market a reel. Honestly it looks like a half hearted approach to try and appease everyone. I wanna try it for sure, but I don't use a low profile reel for muskys not my comfort zone, and by the pic it looks to take up a bit of foregrip? I palm, I go foregrip, I have to switch it up when your pounding 10 hrs a day. When the reel I was wanting way back then is maybe considered by shimano possibly then we might get what we have all wanted or at least myself. Until then I wouldn't cross my fingers and think I'll wait this one out. |
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| tadpoles sports in eagle river has 48 TRANXS on order and will be one of the first dealers to recieve them. |
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| there is a lefty model now?? |
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| Heard retail is $500. |
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Location: North Central IL USA | jackson - 2/27/2012 7:20 AM
Heard retail is $500.
I'll pass. |
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| my thought exactly. Way too much IMO. |
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| Left handed tranx and Trinidad will be out in 2013..
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