Shimano TRX400AHG TranX Baitcasting Reel Review

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Gran aliado de pesca (great fishing ally)

Luis A.
2 years ago

Este carrete es un la opcion perfecta para empajerarlo con alguna ca?a de jigging cuando quieres descansar del peso de algun carrete convencional y sin temor a quedarte sin linea y poder de arrastre
(This reel is the perfect option to pair it with a jigging rod when you want to rest from the weight of a conventional reel and without fear of running out of line and drag power.)

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Excellent

Maciek
2 years ago

Excellent

Nothing but the best

Jonathan
2 years ago

Been a long time Shimano fan and needed something for fluking and toggin. The tranx is perfect sooooo smooth and if needed you can cast the thing a mile

Best saltwater baitcaster

Trevor
2 years ago

This is the best saltwater baitcaster in my opinion. I have the 200,300 and 400 they all perform well. Amazing reel for the money.

Excellent Reel!

Brian
2 years ago

The Tranx 400 is an amazing reel. I also have the Tranx 500. I fish the mangroves of Baja California with this reel. I highly recommend the Shimano Tranx 400.

Go To Fluke Fishing Reel

Adam
2 years ago

Perfect reel for all my fluke fishing, both in the bay and on the ocean. Light weight is great for working a bucktail all day. While there isn't much difference between the 200A and the 200HG, the slightly lower gear ratio of the 200A results in a small difference of inches per turn on the retrieve which definitely makes reeling in larger bucktails and bigger flounder less of read more a chore. Great match for any medium or even medium heavy conventional rods.

Great for Light Tackle Fluking

RICHARD
2 years ago

Used for quite a few party boat trips for Fluke this year on South Shore of Long Island. Handled very well. Drag is smooth and if you need a little extra oomph you can thumb the spool easily. Caught a few large bluefish with this reel as well and no hiccups. Highly reccomend for Fluking with Bucktails.

Strong, Smooth Gearing

Paul
3 years ago

Bought this for deep cranking and smaller swimbaits. Handles both tasks perfectly. Although not known as one of Shimanos best casting reels, it bombs baits farther than I expected and winches in hard resisting baits with ease. Very happy with the purchase and have since purchased the 300 size for larger glide baits (up to 5 ounces). Another great product from Shimano.

TRX301 Great Reel

Michael
3 years ago

Use primarily for Fluke and Tautog fishing. Left hand retrieve and power handle make reeling very comfortable.

Best Reel for both Salt and freshwater..

Dara
3 years ago

I purchased about 1 month ago, I went out of San Diego on Overnight chasing Tunas and Yellowtails. Hooked on a 35lb. bluefin it was amazing, button down the drag and just started reeling it in with ease. The reel is soooo smooth. Next week I went to Daimond Valley Lake and Hooked to a 18lb striper and it was so smooth to Reel the fish in..I would RECOMMEND anyone who wanted small read more Reel with power and smoothness for saltwater and freshwater..

Not a saltwater reel.

Eric
3 years ago

Ok this reel is alright, but it's not a good saltwater reel. It's a musky reel made for freshwater. Daiwa lexa tw has replaced the larger size tranx's but I still have my 200. The Daiwa lexa tw has a better saltwater design than the bigger 300-400 tranx and a lot more torque maintaining the same weight and better cast ability.

I honestly believe the tranx 300 is better read more suited for salt than the bigger tranx's because of it's lack of bearings, there is pretty much nothing to corrode.

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Insane water resistance

David
3 years ago

My lucky day included a beautiful 25” fluke on the kayak, AND pulling a heavily encrusted tranX 300a attached to a 7’ St Croix rod. The rod and reel were so covered with saltwater nastiness, that I had no idea what I had pulled up at first. Regardless, I brought it home to throw in the trash rather than just toss back in the ocean, then noticed the Shimano font on the reel cover. read more A quick pressure wash later (and a little bit of toothpick work) and the reel worked. Smooth as butter. I cracked open the case the next day to see that almost zero growth was inside. A tiny bit on one for the bearings that was easily removed. When I say it looked new inside, that’s zero exaggeration. I’m going to put a new star drag and handle on purely for aesthetics. Reel (and rod) worked like new. I’ll never know for sure, but I’m guessing that the combo was immersed in a saltwater bay notorious for heavy growth for a minimum of a year. Can your Diawa do that? Two that I threw in the trash after months of use (and several $ervice appointments later) couldn’t. I’m actually amazed. That CoreProtect is real!

Very light and effective

Allen
3 years ago

very fun to handle when the fish runs...

Strong and lightweight

Salt C.
3 years ago

Awesome reel for my bottom fishing needs in the Northeast. Can't wait to test it on Tog

My favorite baitcaster 201

Joshua
3 years ago

Bought this to pair with a G-Loomis E6X swim bait rod. Rod is on back order, but so far it has been amazing on every rod I’ve used it with. When rigging my rods prior to fishing. I always tie my anticipated “best lure” on it. I’m getting ready to order another one when I get a shipping time frame on the G-Loomis.

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Shimano TRX400AHG TranX Baitcasting Reel Questions and Answers

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Asked by Robert f gabriele 6 years ago

Does this reel come with both handles not sure if I like the power handle. Thank you

Bernie 6 years ago

All reels except the TRX401AHG have the paddle handle

Asked by Mike 6 years ago

Physical size wise, how does it compare to the Abu Garcia Beast?

Bernie 6 years ago

The size is close but the Revo is lighter with a stronger drag system while the tranX is going to give you a better line capacity and faster retrieve.

Asked by Al O.B. 6 years ago

Does it come in left handed

Bernie 6 years ago

the left handed version of this reel would be TRX401A

Asked by Ron Nichols 6 years ago

will this reel take 300 yards of 40lb Spectra with a 20 foot topshot of mono?

Bernie 6 years ago

Hello Ron, according to the specs you would be able to fit 300 yards of 40lb spectra and the topshot.

Asked by Al O.B 6 years ago

What rod is a good match for this reel. For sea bass, ling, black fish and cod.

Ricky 6 years ago

I would recommend using the TackleDirect TDSSC701MHT Silver Hook Series Inshore Conventional Rod - 7 ft.