peter_the_fox Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 I'm wondering the same bcuz other than the line capacity they're virtually the same reels - same drag, inches per crank, # of bearings too. In my experience, I didn't find the 400 better or worse with larger fish....just the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO_the1 Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 Are you happy with the 401 over the 301? I'm looking at the 401 to put on my 908 for BIG baits. Is it that necessary to have a 400 series reel over a 300 series? Personally I'm the kind of person that lives by "I rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it" philosophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 I just bought the 401 to put on my 908 I'll let you know how it goes HookdUp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookdUp Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 If rather have it and not need it is your thing then get the 400... I’m considering buying another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pike Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 I fish the 301 with 65 pound braid, no need for the 400. If you fish it with 30 pound mono I would get the 400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndZ Posted January 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Happy New Year! I ordered a Tranx 401 right after Christmas and I'll see how handles the JC 303 and other over 10 inch baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I have the 300 with 80lb braid and so far it appears to hold enough line. Haven't come close to spooling on a cast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodkitty Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 This video helps. BigBaiter, AndZ and HookdUp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBaiter Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 That´s exactly what I was talking about! HookdUp and AndZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Just got my 401 in the mail and put it on my 908. it doesn't feel too big at all, fits great in the hand HookdUp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndZ Posted January 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Mine's in the mail. Hope it gets here next week. When I cast my Lexa 300, the line capacity drops rather quickly with .43 mm diameter line and Magforce set at 3 maximum. This is why I wanted a larger and wider spool, too. Not to mention the line retrieve consistency you guys mentioned since the beginning of the thread. BigBaiter and HookdUp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndZ Posted January 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) The reel arrived today after a long wait. The sender filled in the incorrect/incomplete name and address. The reel feels quite decent in size, it's really nice. Although the spool spins rather on the very slow/short side. Maximum 2 seconds... maybe the spool bearings are greased? I think it will be a great reel for the 10" to 12" baits and maybe more. Edited January 17, 2018 by AndZ BigBaiter and Dangerfield 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pike Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Mine felt a bit rough the first 2 or 3 times I went fishing but it got smoother and smoother every time. No worries you will be happy with it, great reel. I love how solid it feels in your hand, very similar to the high priced round reels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Frog Man Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 The reel feels quite decent in size, it's really nice. Although the spool spins rather on the very slow/short side. Maximum 2 seconds... maybe the spool bearings are greased? Side effect of it being better sealed. This is the reason why there really hasn't been alot of sealed baitcasters because if it were truly sealed then it wouldn't spin. One you wear in the grease and seals it will be fine. Plus casting 10-12" baits should help the casting too. But the free spool now is irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndZ Posted January 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 I thought that so, but I can flush the bearings and lube them with Shimano, Rocket Fuel or other oil. Yes, the reel is rough and I can feel the gears meshing with the drag tightened all the way up. Makes my Lexa 300 feel really smooth )) The coating on the seals peels off rather quickly - I touched the spool/body seal with a pen (it looked like it wasn't seated properly, but it was) and just by touching a small portion, the water repellent spray was removed. Just a warning if you're using the Tranx in saltwater. Mine will see only fresh and big baits... I suppose at the moment of yearly maintenance, the seals should be replaced with new ones from Shimano. First impressions: very solid, very compact, wide paddle knobs, feels torqueful. The weight is not noticeable, especially when I put it on my customn NFC BB809-1 IM rod for baits up to 10 - 11 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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