Tranx HG with LJV Handle
tswoboda
Posted 9/4/2013 3:02 PM (#661326)
Subject: Tranx HG with LJV Handle




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For those of you with an LJV or Trini 16 handle on your Tranx HG, which hole are you using?  The inside hole - shorter handle, or the outside - longer handle?

I have the Tranx HG and LJV handle both being mailed to me right now and from my research I'm getting the Tranx stock handle is 2.75" from drive shaft to center of handle, and the LJV/Trini 16 handle offers 3" or 3.25".  Just wondering which length is used by most.

Thanks

Zinox
Posted 9/4/2013 3:36 PM (#661333 - in reply to #661326)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle




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I use one that's 3,13 inch long, (some random one i found on ebay) really like it.
BNelson
Posted 9/4/2013 3:38 PM (#661334 - in reply to #661326)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle





Location: Contrarian Island
longer one.
tswoboda
Posted 9/4/2013 3:39 PM (#661335 - in reply to #661334)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle




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BNelson - 9/4/2013 3:38 PM longer one.

and full spool i assume  ? ?

BNelson
Posted 9/4/2013 3:44 PM (#661336 - in reply to #661335)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle





Location: Contrarian Island
my tranx hg is about 7/8s full ... best reel made imo for blades.
muskyhunter47
Posted 9/4/2013 3:59 PM (#661340 - in reply to #661336)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle




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Location: Minnesota
if you like your tranx hg for blades give the pg a try makes 13s easy as pie I have both. hg I use for big rubber.pg for the blades the tranx are assume reels
Zinox
Posted 9/4/2013 4:24 PM (#661345 - in reply to #661326)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle




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I used mine for DC7's the other day, got my PB pike so far 43 inch :P i can't believe how well it cast even with smaller baits, almost makes me wanna buy another.
tolle141
Posted 9/5/2013 1:29 AM (#661414 - in reply to #661326)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle





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Does an aftermarket handle make that much of a difference? My PG turns double 13s to mush. Love these reels!
Zinox
Posted 9/5/2013 1:42 AM (#661415 - in reply to #661326)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle




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It's for those who use The HG version
VonBraun
Posted 9/5/2013 1:56 PM (#661487 - in reply to #661326)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle




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I really like the new revo toro NaCL power handle, put that on my tranx and preferred it the best.
BNelson
Posted 9/5/2013 1:59 PM (#661488 - in reply to #661487)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle





Location: Contrarian Island
the metal in the toro nacl handle is a little weaker than the metal in the trini 16na handle...how do i know? i bent it on a hookset last weekend.. trini 16na handle is aweseme on the tranx.
muskyhunter47
Posted 9/5/2013 2:00 PM (#661489 - in reply to #661487)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle




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Location: Minnesota
the only thing I don't like is the size if they made it in a 400 that would make it that much better
muskie! nut
Posted 9/5/2013 7:25 PM (#661550 - in reply to #661488)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle





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Location: Yahara River Chain
BNelson - 9/5/2013 1:59 PM

the metal in the toro nacl handle is a little weaker than the metal in the trini 16na handle...how do i know? i bent it on a hookset last weekend.. trini 16na handle is aweseme on the tranx.


I thought you were suppose to use your rod on the hook set, aren't you Brad?
Baby Mallard
Posted 9/5/2013 7:31 PM (#661555 - in reply to #661550)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle





Is there really that much of a difference adding a different power handle on the tranx compared to the stock handle?  I have been using the stock handle and I have no issues with it whatsoever...works good.
BNelson
Posted 9/5/2013 7:33 PM (#661556 - in reply to #661555)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle





Location: Contrarian Island
yah, I palm the reel and when I sweep the rod on hookset my right hand is on the handle and I'm right handed so I end up pulling w that hand as well...hence bending the handle....

as far as a longer handle, yes, it increases your leverage...
btfish
Posted 4/23/2014 2:32 PM (#708370 - in reply to #661556)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle




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Location: With my son on the water
Can anyone tell me where to get an LJV handle?

Thanks
Rudedog
Posted 4/23/2014 3:14 PM (#708374 - in reply to #708370)
Subject: Re: Tranx HG with LJV Handle




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Location: S.W. WI
Daves Reel Service, or - I got mine from "Pikemaster" .
-Jon