Posted 1/14/2012 3:59 PM (#532861 - in reply to #532751) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
I know I'm going to make some people made, but why can't a left handed individual use a right handed reel if they have done so all of his/her life? If one were to use a right handed hockey stick all his/her life, that would feel natural, even though he/she is left handed. Left handed reels are fairly recent, so I would assume most lefties have used right handed reels for majority of their fishing careers.
Posted 1/14/2012 4:02 PM (#532863 - in reply to #532839) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160
catchandrelease - 1/14/2012 1:08 PM
Guys have been using Trinidad 16s for a few years, and they are about 20 oz, and I don't really recall anyone complaining about the weight of them. The selling point of the TranX for me is the thumb bar and the levelwind, combined with power and speed.
AND IT IS ONLY $20.00 MORE RETAIL THEN A TRINADAD 16NA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have the 4.6 gear one on order !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and for all the left hand guys, go cry a river somewhere else
I was talking to a guy at the show he said it was to much, so I ask him how many rod and reels he brings in the boat and he said 6-8, I said Y, and he said that his ABU RECORD reels fail so much he has to have backups. 8 records reels, retail $169.99 X 8 = $1359.92 !!!!!!!!!! how many TRANX can U buy for that ???????
Posted 1/14/2012 4:07 PM (#532864 - in reply to #532863) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
PIKEMASTER - 1/14/2012 5:02 PM
catchandrelease - 1/14/2012 1:08 PM
Guys have been using Trinidad 16s for a few years, and they are about 20 oz, and I don't really recall anyone complaining about the weight of them. The selling point of the TranX for me is the thumb bar and the levelwind, combined with power and speed.
AND IT IS ONLY $20.00 MORE RETAIL THEN A TRINADAD 16NA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have the 4.6 gear one on order !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and for all the left hand guys, go cry a river somewhere else
I was talking to a guy at the show he said it was to much, so I ask him how many rod and reels he brings in the boat and he said 6-8, I said Y, and he said that his ABU RECORD reels fail so much he has to have backups. 8 records reels, retail $169.99 X 8 = $1359.92 !!!!!!!!!! how many TRANX can U buy for that ???????
For about $1360 (not including tax):
4.6:1 TranX
6.6:1 TranX
400TE
Seems better than 8 Records. I think the $20 more than a retail Trinidad will help put things into perspective.
Posted 1/14/2012 6:31 PM (#532888 - in reply to #532846) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
Posts: 181
Location: St.John, Indiana
I too switch hands casting with a bait caster , but always reel with my right hand except when I walleye fish with spinning tackle and then I cast with my right and reel with my left. I have tried to use a left handed bait casting reels but cannot seem to get it down. I am not nocking being left-handed I am just saying that a company will focus on a majority first then adjust to fit other markets. It is common sence from a business stand point.
Posted 1/14/2012 6:31 PM (#532890 - in reply to #532751) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
Posts: 469
Location: MN
Well. I'm pretty sure the Tranx is hell of a reel and there is no such beast on the market at this time. I'm one of those unfortunate lefties. I can do with my right hand as well (heavy saltwater fishing practice). I learned to use it 15 years ago, when I wasn't able to find left-handed reel. I can, but it's a lot easier and more natural to work with left-handed reels for me. I probably will not buy it for 500$ now, but let say used one for 300$ might be a good idea sometimes next season. I can use it both ways: fresh and saltwater (I still fish with right-handed reel in the salt)
Posted 1/14/2012 9:21 PM (#532915 - in reply to #532751) Subject: RE: Thoughts on TranX
if 500 is too much then just wait til people start selling the Tranx. I'm sure some will realize musky is no fun with gear designed for saltwater
lambeau
Posted 1/14/2012 9:44 PM (#532918 - in reply to #532751) Subject: RE: Thoughts on TranX
i also prefer to crank with my left-hand, but can do either hand equally well. it took about 3 days to build the muscle-memory in my other hand. quit your bit$hin'...or just don't buy it.
people are overlooking ergonomics. while it's true that it's a big reel, roughly the same weight as a Trinidad 16NA (which i have also owned for comparison), the feel of this reel is vastly superior. i have quite small hands but the TranX fits comfortably/naturally in my grip when palming the reel - something the Trinidad had never been even close to doing.
so...speed and power enough to burn even the hardest pulling baits; a thumb-bar and levelwind for ease of casting; a comfortable feel in your hand on a rod; the reputation for quality/durability of Shimano engineering...yep, at $500 i think it'll be worth every dime.
Posted 1/14/2012 10:11 PM (#532926 - in reply to #532918) Subject: RE: Thoughts on TranX
Posts: 1220
I was totally ready to pull the trigger on this reel when I got to Chicago, but now am going to give that decision a bit more time. Like I said before, I now rely on two Saltist 30 LW's for my heavy lifting. They are hard to learn to master but totally efficient when you do and for about a hundred and sixty bucks each or about one third of the cost of the TranX. The brake is for "crap" and the reel must be manually engaged every single cast. The higher speed model of the TranX is very similar in what it can do...but you do get a brake that really can be adjusted to avoid the backlash learning curve of the Daiwa, and you get a push button that makes casting the TranX just like casting a Calcutta 400TE. No question, the TranX looks really swift too......my fear is that the push button will allow the beefy power handle to "go over" during a cast, engage the reel (which can not happen on the manual reel) and literally shred the gears inside into mush. Obviously, you can cast with a lot of care and watch to position the handle each time in a way to minimize that outcome, I am just not sure this reel has everything inside that it needs to have. So, the jury is out for me just for a little while cuz it really does have a lot of sex appeal. I am going to show up in Kentucky for the PMTT and hope that somebody who has one will pass it around during the practice days. If it does turn out to be all it's cracked up to be, that reel on a Big Nasty might just be like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers....we'll see! Marty Forman
Posted 1/15/2012 12:24 AM (#532943 - in reply to #532751) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
Posts: 553
Location: 15 miles east of Lake Kinkaid
I was a "judge" of the bucktail burning contest and I watched all the contestants closely. Hulbert's Shimano 400te ljv SMOKED the tranx. It is smaller, lighter, faster (because it has a smaller, more natural turning radius), and also has a thumb bar and level wind. I would buy that before a tranx. And as everyone said.....they are very big reels.
Posted 1/15/2012 12:39 AM (#532946 - in reply to #532751) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
Just from looking at the video you could tell Mike was burning the fastest. However, I would contest that it was the user more so than what reel he was using. He was definitely more committed and was working way harder than the other contestants. Check out the link to the video, he was going all out. I'd like to see him switch off between the LJV and the TranX to get a better comparison.
Posted 1/15/2012 1:52 AM (#532949 - in reply to #532751) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
Posts: 3864
Way way crazy stupid expensive. If yer loaded with dough and not too smart you should buy a bunch as soon as you can.
Guest
Posted 1/15/2012 6:26 AM (#532952 - in reply to #532863) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
PIKEMASTER - 1/14/2012 4:02 PM
catchandrelease - 1/14/2012 1:08 PM
Guys have been using Trinidad 16s for a few years, and they are about 20 oz, and I don't really recall anyone complaining about the weight of them. The selling point of the TranX for me is the thumb bar and the levelwind, combined with power and speed.
AND IT IS ONLY $20.00 MORE RETAIL THEN A TRINADAD 16NA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have the 4.6 gear one on order !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and for all the left hand guys, go cry a river somewhere else
I was talking to a guy at the show he said it was to much, so I ask him how many rod and reels he brings in the boat and he said 6-8, I said Y, and he said that his ABU RECORD reels fail so much he has to have backups. 8 records reels, retail $169.99 X 8 = $1359.92 !!!!!!!!!! how many TRANX can U buy for that ???????
be nice with that guy ,do not reveal his name
i will try to see if shimano can sound more serious whit the release of a lefty.
as a right handed guy it took me something like a day or two to feel confortable whit a left handed.
on a side note i will never pay $500 for again look like a mongoloid,i need to strongest harm to set the hook,like a king on his queen
Posted 1/15/2012 6:29 AM (#532953 - in reply to #532943) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160
MuskyMATT7 - 1/15/2012 12:24 AM
I was a "judge" of the bucktail burning contest and I watched all the contestants closely. Hulbert's Shimano 400te ljv SMOKED the tranx. It is smaller, lighter, faster (because it has a smaller, more natural turning radius), and also has a thumb bar and level wind. I would buy that before a tranx. And as everyone said.....they are very big reels.
How can a LJV that has a 5.1:1 gear ratio and a 25" line pickup with each turn of the handle beat a TranX 6.6:1 gears that have a 43" line pickup of each turn of the handle ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Because Mike H. was reeling harder then anyone eles, not because the LVJ beat the TranX. Also the only way Mike H. was able to keep up was he was not reeling in all his line on the reel on each cast, he was casting like he had a fly rod with about 50 feet of line not reeled in on the reel. Next year I hope the judges make each person reel in all the line on the reel on each cast.
As far as price if U guys would cruise the internet as much as U post how much the reel cost U would have found a major retailer that all ready has a BIG DISCOUNT on pre-order TranX reels, pm if U what to know more info.
Edited by PIKEMASTER 1/15/2012 6:44 AM
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Posted 1/15/2012 7:11 AM (#532958 - in reply to #532751) Subject: RE: Thoughts on TranX
no tks,no lefty no money & i'll let you be a good beta tester,so next year all the problems will be fixed ,they wil lproduce a lefty(i hope)& pricing lowered
Posted 1/15/2012 10:05 AM (#532977 - in reply to #532751) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
Posts: 298
Location: Not where I want to be!
One of the best anglers in the last 35 years is Joe Bucher. Caught more muskies than any of us will dream about!! He is a natural lefty and fishes like a righty with no problems. Your casting accuracy is better than most natural righties because you can cast with your dominate arm and don't switch sides of your body to retreive. Suck it up and learn how to use a right hand reel!!
Guest
Posted 1/15/2012 10:20 AM (#532981 - in reply to #532751) Subject: RE: Thoughts on TranX
No doubt he uses a right hand retrieve, I mean who wants to change hands after a cast. Get it?
Guest
Posted 1/15/2012 10:43 AM (#532986 - in reply to #532977) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
wavridr - 1/15/2012 10:05 AM
One of the best anglers in the last 35 years is Joe Bucher. Caught more muskies than any of us will dream about!! He is a natural lefty and fishes like a righty with no problems. Your casting accuracy is better than most natural righties because you can cast with your dominate arm and don't switch sides of your body to retreive. Suck it up and learn how to use a right hand reel!!
oh yeah?where did you read that ?
maybe you a are that pro who designed that kind of status??
and btw i set the hook whit my right hand and i also cast whit my right hand(dominate).so i guess i reel whit my wekest arm
Posted 1/15/2012 11:12 AM (#532992 - in reply to #532751) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
Posts: 298
Location: Not where I want to be!
Guest,
I didn't read it. If you've ever seen him in person or watched his TV show, you would know that he is a natural lefty.
PS. You might want to brush up on your grammer and spelling!
Posted 1/15/2012 11:38 AM (#532995 - in reply to #532992) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
Posts: 968
Location: N.FIB
I thought the tranx felt good and not that heavy,I`ve been using a penn 975 for double tens and don`t think it will feel much different plus the lower gear ratio will be faster than the penn I think.
Posted 1/15/2012 12:14 PM (#533004 - in reply to #532977) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
Location: Ontario
wavridr - 1/15/2012 11:05 AM
One of the best anglers in the last 35 years is Joe Bucher. Caught more muskies than any of us will dream about!! He is a natural lefty and fishes like a righty with no problems. Your casting accuracy is better than most natural righties because you can cast with your dominate arm and don't switch sides of your body to retreive. Suck it up and learn how to use a right hand reel!!
I guess you don't get the point...
I write with my right hand (dominant hand)
I'm casting with my right arm and reeling with left hand.
So one would think that right handed people need left handed reels.
Why would you cast with one hand then hand over the reel to the other and start reeling?
JB does it the same way just in reverse since he is left handed.
guest
Posted 1/15/2012 1:25 PM (#533011 - in reply to #532751) Subject: RE: Thoughts on TranX
I am right handed. Cast with right hand and set hook with right hand. Prefer to crank with weaker left hand. If the Tranx is as good as they say, I sure hope they come out with a lefty. Otherwise I may have to start a strength training program for my left hand so I can get better casts and hooksets with my left hand and arm, reel with my right hand, and then buy the tranx. ha ha.
Actually most people are so amazingly uncoordinated that as easy as it is turn a crank now days they simply can't do it with their non dominant hand. That is why right handed reels are so popular among right handed people. If it is true that Joe Bucher is a lefty, but reels with his right hand it makes sense as he is a musician and probably more coordinated than most.
Posted 1/15/2012 1:34 PM (#533012 - in reply to #532751) Subject: Re: Thoughts on TranX
Posts: 348
To me it makes no sense not to make a left handed reel come out with 5,000 to 10,000 reels i guarntee theyll all be sold,hell ill buy 2 ;]. Come out with a small enough run of reels an lefty to see how they sell i know they can base it off how many lefty TE's theve made an sold since coming out come on its a no brainer!!!!!!!!!!
Guest
Posted 1/15/2012 1:50 PM (#533017 - in reply to #532751) Subject: RE: Thoughts on TranX
we go thru this every time a reel comes out...all the leftys whining about not offering it in the a lefty....maybe try what lambeau did and learn to reel w your right hand...
until then quit ur b*tchin.
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