Shimano TRX 500HG and 500PG

[Garry2Rs]

I got this info in a news letter from American Legacy Tackle today. Prices are in USD. There is free shipping and a $50.00 discount available on orders with an after discount net of $500.00, but you have to ask for it.

 

American Legacy Tackle Link

 

 

Now Taking Orders On The Shimano TranX EXTREME BAD ASS Low Profile Reel.........

 

 

 

You can't hardly go to any credible fishing blog or tackle test web site that isn't all abuzz about this truly "Bad Ass" Low Profile "Big Fish" Reel called the Shimano TranX. If you're a musky fisherman or fish for other big, bad fish such as stripers, wahoo, steelhead, salmon, or any variety of other bad fish and have always wished you could find a more comfortable low profile casting reel then this, my friends, is your reel!

 

 

 

These reels are made tough as nails and will out perform many of the "round reels" so common (and at times cumbersome and uncomfortable) today. They are available in 6.6:1 and a 4.6:1 retrieve ratio and weigh in at about 20 oz., so don't think of them as dainty or something you'll use in Uncle Norm's farm pond. These guys are for fish with attitudes. Big fish that don't want to be caught!

 

 

 

Shimano TranX reels have a revolutionary design and shape that provides the comfort of low profile with the capacity of a conventional reel. Shimano TranX is offered in high gear (HG) and power gear (PG) models to cover a wide range of applications. Here are the details per Shimano:

 

 

 

X-Ship provides an extra smooth retrieve with superior durability; HEG - a larger drive gear and pinion gear increase cranking efficiency; SF - Superfree Bearing supported Pinion Gear eliminates friction with spool shaft for better freespool; E.I. Surface treatment on the spool protects against corrosion from saltwater soaked braided line; S A-RB coating protects bearings from rust in saltwater use; Super Stopper eliminates handle back play; VBS Brake System effectively reacts to spool rotation speed to provide ideal brake force at all times during cast; Dartainium II Drag Washer provides incredibly smooth drag performance with durability; and an Ergonomic Power Handle for better leverage.

 

 

 

There are two models:

 

 

 

TRX500HG has a 6.6:1 retrieve ratio, 43 in. line retrieve per crank, 25 lb Max Drag, 7 S-ARB Bearings and 1 Roller Bearing, 30/160 - 40/120 - 50/100 mono line capacity, 50/420 - 65/270 - 80/210 Power Pro braid line capacity. Price is $499.99

 

 

 

TRX500PG has a 4.6:1 retrieve ratio, 30 in. line retrieve per crank, 25 lb Max Drag, 7 S-ARB Bearings and 1 Roller Bearing, 30/160 - 40/120 - 50/100 mono line capacity, 50/420 - 65/270 - 80/210 Power Pro braid line capacity. We're guessing you could probably winch you car out of a ditch with this baby! Price is $499.99

 

 

 

Now we do not have these new reels in stock yet, but we have them listed on our web site where you can order them to make sure you get some of the very first reels that arrive which should be early March 2012. Pre-release buzz is that the Shimano TranX will be THE HOT REEL for 2012, so if you really want one of these bad boys order now to make sure you don't have to wait until Fall to get one. Do-It-Now.....please!

[lifeisfun]

http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58643

I believe they were available for purchase at the Chicago Musky Show

 

Shimano Tranx reel at Chicago Show

 

 

 

Here's some info from Shimano re: the Tranx introduction and events at the Chicago Muskie Show...

 

New Shimano Tranx reels at Chicago Muskie Show – Muskie anglers will get their first look – and an opportunity to cast and retrieve – Shimano’s new ‘game-changing’ Tranx casting reels at this weekend’s 17th Annual Chicago Muskie Show. It all takes place Jan. 13-15 at Harper College in Palatine, Ill., just off I-90 near O’Hare Airport (chicagomuskieshow.com).

‘Hunt for Big Fish’ angler Larry Dahlberg will host a ‘Bucktail Burning’ contest on Friday at 5:30 where anglers can see how the new Tranx reels handle those super-big Musky Mayhem Double Cowgirl lures. Plus the Shimano and G.Loomis sales crew will have some cool ‘schwag’ available – limited edition Tranx reels covers and G.Loomis ‘Skeleton Fish’ t-shirts for qualified purchases.

Shimano’s Tranx reels are designed to fish big lures for big fish – either burning them fast or working them slow with either the ‘speed to burn’ TRX500HG with a 6.6:1 gear ratio or the ‘power to pull’ TRX500PG with a 4.6:1 gear ratio. Both reels combine Shimano’s X-Ship and HEG technology to provide massive cranking power with a smooth, effortless retrieve. A limited number will be available at the show from selected exhibiting dealers. The Tranx reels retail for $499.99.

Shimano company and area reps and pro staff will be on hand to answer all your questoins about TRANX.

Edited January 15, 2012 by Lifeisfun

[Raf]

no lefty = no care

[Roy]

It also weighs twice what a Calcutta weighs. I'll stay with my round reels.