PRZ93 Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Hey all - First post here after reading through countless threads about swimbait rods and reels - tons of great information. I decided on the 2018 St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass 7'10" H/F which is rated for 1-4oz baits. I plan to throw an assortment of jig-hook baits as well as small to mid-size treble-hook baits (mainly glides, including my own handcrafts from 4ish to 1oz like this one). I'm wondering if the Shimano Tranx 300A (5.8:1, 30" IPT) is a good choice to pair with this rod and the 'smaller' baits I may throw on it. The SuperDuty Wide Spool, Tatula HD, and Lexa 300 HD have all caught my attention as well, but I can get my hands on a new Tranx for about $80 under retail. Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angryjohn Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Get what you want. Matt Allen did a review on the reel and really likes it. Every peson has a company or reel that really gets it done for them. I am particular to the 253 luna but that does not make it any better than your choice. PRZ93, asavamedhi, dheath2 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 I have a TRanx 301 mounted on a Dobyn's 795 spooled with 20 lb Florocarbon that I used last summer to throw hardbaits in the 2-4 oz range and it has performed very well for me . That said I have not thrown any light lures in the 1 oz range with this combo so I have no idea how it would perform with lighter baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookdUp Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Love my tranx but the Daiwa comparisons are really just as good and more about certain individual preferences . If you want know if it’s a great reel .. in my opinion it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse74 Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Take a look at the lews Super Duty Wide Spool. I picked one up on Sportsman Outfitters for like $145. Its awesome in the 1-4 oz range. Casting is smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRZ93 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Thanks for the feedback guys - I'm going to stick with the Tranx. Love my Lew's, was going to pull the trigger on the SD Wide Spool until I realized I could pick up the Shimano at such a great price. I'm sure it'll huck the smaller baits just fine after reading up a bit more. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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