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Hoping some of you die hard conventional guys will chime in here. Everything else being equal, and if you had to pick one of these reels for distance in actual fishing situation’s, which would it be and why? I have a choice of Lexa 400, Tranx, 400, or the good old Penn 525 Mag. Tossing 3 to 4 ounces and bait. Thanks in advance. Mike

Any opinions on the Shimano Tranx. Interested in one but would like feedback from users. Worth the money or is there another option. Looking at the 400 size. Thanks

It all started with a Shimano TranX 300 that I bought 5 years ago. I liked fishing with the reel so much that I started to collect TranX's "Just in case." I'm only going to keep my original Shimano TranX 300 and Daiwa Lexa 400 and create WTS threads for other reels. Shimano TranX 300A with Power Handle I upgraded the handle ($40) and it'll come with the stock handle as well Cosmetically 9/10, Functionally 10/10 No box/No manual Price: $225 shipped I'm the second owner. Bought this reel on the BTS forum (https://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/topic/821066-wts-shimano-tranx-300/#comment-16025683). I believe it's spooled with 50 lb PowerPro, but not 100% sure.

It all started with a Shimano TranX 300 that I bought 5 years ago. I liked fishing with the reel so much that I started to collect TranX's "Just in case." I'm only going to keep my original Shimano TranX 300 and Daiwa Lexa 400 and create WTS threads for other reels. Shimano TranX 400 (TRX400A) Cosmetically 8/10, Functionally 10/10 Includes box, manual, oil, and brakes. Price: $240 shipped I'm the first owner and I took it out twice. It's spooled with 50 lb Daiwa J-Braid x8.

It all started with a Shimano TranX 300 that I bought 5 years ago. I liked fishing with the reel so much that I started to collect TranX's "Just in case." I'm only going to keep my original Shimano TranX 300 and Daiwa Lexa 400 and create WTS threads for other reels. Shimano TranX 400 (TRX400AHG) Cosmetically 9/10, Functionally 10/10 Includes box, manual, and brakes. Price: $240 shipped I'm the first owner and I took it out once. It's spooled with 50 lb Power Pro.

Can't quite get my Tranx 300 back to normal performance after my first breakdown of it. With the drag loosened all the way from 0 to about 33%, everything feels fine... once I tighten down the drag star to about half and beyond, this also is having a moderate lock up effect of the handle turning. Although the reel does function, this issue creates a distinct and persistent knocking sound and vibration of the whole reel in hand as you turn the handle. In light drag scenarios this is unoticeable, but when I go to use this reel for flippin and punchin with fully engaged drag it will be an issue. Any thoughts/suggestions? Have reassembled the handle/tension nut/spring/etc portion of the reel several times now and nothing seems to mitigate. Thanks for any help!

Try to reassemble my Tranx 301A. This was not a full breakdown, just took it down to removing the handle/drag star/4 frame screws etc to take a look at the inside and apply some grease to the main gear. Anyway, once I get to reassembling the drag star, I'm running into the issue of my drag star also seeming to tighten/roughen up the cranking of the handle. It is progressive... fully disengaged drag = brand new reel smooth...fully tightened drag = barely a full rotation if I tap the handle and a very rough sensation/vibration of the reel in hand. Have watched and rewatched @scoobydoo 's video several as I am assembling and disassembling, I am pretty sure I have everything oriented correctly, but obviously something is off (the video is extremely helpful and detailed, I am just screwing up something). Any input would be very helpful as I am not even sure what to check at this point. My newbie guess as to what the issue is has something to do with the initial hand tightening of the tension nut and/or how it is making contact with the washer that sits between the nut/sleeve.

Looking for a Shimano Tranx 401, left hand retrieve. TRX401A, or the HG model will work. Got one you don't use anymore? Thanks

Selling two reels. Both are in new condition, never used. Box included. Calcutta Conquest 401 has line. $500 shipped continental U.S. Tranx 201HG, $160 shipped continental U.S. PayPal/Venmo preferred.

I want to build 4 setups around TWO low profile baitcasters for saltwater (Southwest Florida inshore fishing). I currently only have freshwater baitcasters (bass) and conventional beach heavers. I have tons of spinning gear, but I want to change it up and I prefer baitcasters to spinning gear for most applications. When it comes to whats available in low profile baitcasters for salt, I am somewhat a newbie. I fish inshore on a flats and bay boat. I shore, beach, pier, wade, and kayak fish as well. The range of species I target is huge. Light game: mangrove snapper, sheepshead, & trout. (Occasional spanish mack) Large game: Snook, jacks, tarpon, reds, & grouper. I want a light lure setup (300 size) and a heavy (400 size) setup. Light Setup This reel would be used for light jigs, spoons, jerkbaits, small live bait, popping corks. Heavy Setup This reel would be used for medium chunk bait, large live bait, large swimbaits, heavy bucktails/flarehawks, large poppers, & jerkbaits. Ideally, I would have 4 rods, 2 or each reel. I am not concerned about rod models yet, as I build custom rods and have not decided to build or purchase the associated rods. I just want to get a few reels and build rods around them for my applications. 2 in fiberglass or ugly stiks for live bait/poppers I am not too overly concerned with rod sensitivity on live bait rods. 2 would be faster action graphite blanks (one medium/light, one heavy) I am interested in a 300 & 400 series Tranx or Lexa (not interested in the Revo Beast or Okuma models). (I would love a Tranx 500, but I can't justify $500 for this setup) I would like to have one of each, Lexa & Tranx. Which should I purchase for the 300 and which for the 400? Eventually, I will purchase dedicated reels for each rod. At the moment I want to stick with two nicer baitcasters. I prefer to have multiple blanks/spools for each reel depending on the application and get the most use out of each reel! I know I can get by with a size 200 real, but I don't mind a little extra weight, and I like the added ruggedness the 300 series reels seem to have over 200 sizes at the moment. Thoughts? Am I off base? What would you guys recommend? Should I just buy a 400 and buy spare spools?

Hello all. I have a TranX 300a but need more room for line for the new areas I am fishing at. I am looking for a used Shimano TranX 400a in 'Very Good' to 'Excellent' condition. I searched the forum for previous posts on this reel and it was previous listed at $195 shipped. I am looking for a similar price. Thanks!

Brand new. Never fished. Never spooled. Jigging world knob installed. Low gear ratio model. normally sold for $300 asking $280 shipped.

For sale. Fished once. Mint. Tranx 300a with powerhandle and spooled with 15lb jbraid. Nexus 7’ extra heavy. Awesome fluke combo. Great for jigging tog. $400 local pickup Queens/Nassau

For sale is a shimano tranx 300a upgraded with jigging world power handle. Spooled with 15lb jbraid. Fished once and rinsed down. $260 shipped in the US.

Brand new. Never fished. Spooled with 20lb jbraid. Jigging world power handle installed. Boxnand original handle included. $280 local pickup Queens/Nassau $294 shipped priority

For sale is a brand new tranx 300. Low gear. Spooled with 20lb Jbraid chartreuse. Jigging world power handle added. $250 shipped.

For sale, brand new, never fished or spooled. Low gear, Tranx 300a. $240 local pick up Queens/Nassau $250 shipped

Have two Tranx 300 for sale. One is literally out of the box. Never fished or spooled. $250 local pickup Queens/Nassau The second has never been fished. I’ve added a jigging world power handle to it and spooled it with 20lb super slick. Original handle included. $275 local pickup Queens/Nassau Both have boxes and paperwork. Please add 8.95 for shipping.