The 300 size reels will hold up to 190 yard of 50-pound
test powerpro
(or 180 yards of 14-pound mono), while the 400 size Tranx can handle 170-yards of 65-pound PowerPro (or 260 yards of 14-pound mono.).
Is the
shimano tranx
a saltwater reel?
The Shimano Tranx is the next level in saltwater proofed baitcaster reels The Shimano Tranx is designed to go toe-to-toe with the toughest saltwater and freshwater predators.
Does Shimano make left
handed reels
?
SHIMANO–Torium 20 HGAL Left-Hand Conventional Reel.
Should I get a left or right handed Baitcaster?
Avoid the switch! Just like spinning, if you are right-handed (casting and holding the rod in the right hand) use a reel that has the crank handle on the left side (labeled as “left-handed”). Left-handed anglers should choose a baitcasting reel with the crank handle on the right side (labeled as “right-handed”).
Why are conventional reels right handed?
Reels started as a means to hold a line , so cranking with a stronger hand (right for most people) was more natural. For example, if you look at mechanical winches, all of them (most?) are set up for the right hand retrieve.
What is a BFS rod?
What is
bait finesse system
(BFS) Fishing? (including video below) Bait Finesse System fishing is using baitcasting reels with special shallow, drilled out/ultralight, spools and light-action rods to throw lures weighing less than approximately 5-7g (3/16 oz to ¼ oz and below).
Is 20 lb braid good for Baitcaster?
Thin diameter line is great for spinning reels, but if you’re using baitcasting reels, you don’t want to use anything under 20 lb. braid If the line is really thin, it’ll dig into the spool if you have a big fish on or get snagged, which can cause knots and tangles.
What is a low profile baitcaster?
A low profile baitcast reel is a
little different
than a spinning reel. For one, it sits on top of your rod rather than below The main difference is that the line comes directly off of a spinning spool, while on a spinning reel the line comes off of a stationary spool.
Why do pros use Baitcasters?
A baitcaster reel is best for strategically dropping your line in a more crowded area, or in a hot spot like a riverbed Depending on the quality, it’s also powerful enough to be used as an offshore fishing reel.
Can you cast farther with a baitcaster?
With a baitcaster, you can cast to the very bottom of the spool with the same lack of friction as you would if the spool was full Having less line on a baitcaster spool, allows the spool to spin more freely increasing it’s efficiency and your distance.
Can you use mono line on a baitcaster?
While a baitcaster can be spooled with any fishing line that we have discussed so far, many anglers prefer to use braid or fluorocarbon over monofilament With the line memory of monofilament, it will not take long until the changes in the lines shape are going to start reducing the casting performance.
Citations
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Tranx_300__400_Casting_Reels/descpage-TRX30.html
Shimano Tranx 400 Series Reels
https://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-TRANX_300_400.html