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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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Location: Eastern Ontario | I've been seeing quite a few for sale used, which means they were not kept long. |
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| It comes down to what you want from a reel, and if you can get used to the big reel.
I love both of mine, both HG with a power handle, and they are not going to be sold anytime soon. |
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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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| Yep the more money you have to spend. |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | The Tranx is the BEST reel for DCG or big rubber PERIOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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| The Tranx rocks |
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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.
Steve
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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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| I'm not getting one until they make a fourstroke model. |
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