Next must have???????? Hummmmmmmmmmm.................

[Frank Walsh]

Now this looks too good to be true..........





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtzL2pt3sTY

[JBlanck]

Sooooooo how do we get one?!!!!!!!!!!

[NETim]

Curado... Citica.... Crucis... Castiac.... Tranx???? WTH??

Bogus product! No way Shimano builds a casting reel and gives it a name that starts with a "T".

Bet it comes with a Slim Whitman album too.


:)

[Frank Walsh]

Don't know the details being the weekend, but will post something when I do.

[fishwizard]

Well, all I can say is, I'm glad I haven't gotten a trinidad yet. Out in time for the christmas list...? I'm guessing not, as this will be a next spring deal.

Ryan

[fishwizard]

Curado... Citica.... Crucis... Castiac.... Tranx???? WTH??

Bogus product! No way Shimano builds a casting reel and gives it a name that starts with a "T".

Bet it comes with a Slim Whitman album too.


:)


Tim,
All the saltwater (conventional) reels begin with T, as in Trinidad, Tekota, Torsa, Torium, etc. So, apparently Shimano expects this reel to appeal to that market more than us fresh H20 guys.

Ryan

[Frank Walsh]

Think "POS" was already taken. Got a few on order for you know who you are. Pretty much impossible to get right now, and don't know the retail cost. Only dealer cost. Based on dealer cost, I would think they will be approaching the $500 mark.

[Frank Walsh]

Some comments on the web:


Shimano had a trio of bigwigs in the area showing the Tranx to tackle shops, and I had the opportunity to cast the reel a few times. Very nice, very smooth, very powerful.

The reel has the height of a "standard" baitcaster like Shimano's CT-400B or other similar reels. However, its housing extends forward and since I palm the reel, my thumb actually pointed almost parallel with the rod, rather than wrapping around the front of the reel housing. This seemed awkward the first few casts but became more comfortable with time.

MSRP is $499. I asked what they expected the reel to sell for in stores, and all three replied simultaneously "$499."

[Frank Walsh]

Here's some additional information:

Found some specs if anyone cares.

Target Weight 20.2oz for both reels
Spool Material - Type A6063 Deep
Spool Dia: 52mm
Spool Center Dia 16mm
Min Line Dia 20lb mono - 100lb Braid
Super Free
Brake 6 VBS
Drag Dartainum 2
Drag 25lbs
Frame Die Cast Alum.
Left side plate Carbon Plastic
Right Side Plate Alum.
Gears - 6.6:14 and 4.6:1
Crank 43" and 30"
Line 100lbs Braid 180 yds
Mono 30 - 160yds
Handle single type NO counter balance
Handle Length 65mm
7 Ball Bearings
1 Roller Bearing

[Frank Walsh]

Here you go.............


http://shimano.fishing-store.us/shimano-trx500hg-tranx-high-gear-baitcasting-reel.html?zmam=73201554&zmas=4&zmac=45&zmap=shimano-trx500hg-tranx-high-gear-baitcasting-reel

[dpear]

Have you bought me a Christmas present yet?

[Frank Walsh]

Got ten on order. See the March date????