Kevinzap Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Looking for a reel primarily to throw a hinkle trout. Any recommendations? Im a shimano guy and am deciding between a tranx 400 and a conquest. Which is better for the bait with the line recovery and other variables? Its also gonna be used for large softbaits like the 10” hudd and other baits in the 8+ oz range. It will be mounted on a Dobyns 908. Thanks SU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKNNH Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 I'm a huge fan of the Tranx series since I like low profile reels. Plus they come with faster gear ratios which is applicable for picking up line for glides and you can always slow down for the hudd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxd12 Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Loved my Lexa 400 especially for the price. I dont throw HUGE baits as much so I downsized my reels. But the tranx is definitely money well spent also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Conquest is the gold standard and ironically enough it’s also colored as such. Tranx is also great but a tier below the quality of a conquest. If money is no object the Conquest, if you’re more of a Chevy/ford workhorse budget kinda person then Tranx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinzap Posted March 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 20 minutes ago, Cranky said: Conquest is the gold standard and ironically enough it’s also colored as such. Tranx is also great but a tier below the quality of a conquest. If money is no object the Conquest, if you’re more of a Chevy/ford workhorse budget kinda person then Tranx. Thanks for the info. You said that the tranx is a tier below the conquest. How much so? What are some key differences? Thank you for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Well one is a $300 reel and one is a $550+ reel so it’s pretty straightforward. They’re not in the same tier. From a practical standpoint the Conquest will be smoother. That’s basically the bottom line. Someone somewhere would probably give you an extensive rundown of the stats of both reels and internal components all compared to each other but both are just fine for any applications you’re thinking of... and will work GREAT. Don’t over think it. You’re not going to magically catch a disproportionate amount more fish on a Conquest just because it costs twice as much. Is the Conquest twice as nice as a Tranx? Is a Ferrari twice as nice as a Mustang? Buy what fits your budget and what you want to fish. Edited March 24, 2020 by Cranky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinzap Posted March 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 11 hours ago, Cranky said: Conquest is the gold standard and ironically enough it’s also colored as such. Tranx is also great but a tier below the quality of a conquest. If money is no object the Conquest, if you’re more of a Chevy/ford workhorse budget kinda person then Tranx. Thanks for the info. You said that the tranx is a tier below the conquest. How much so? What are some key differences? Thank you for the input! ok thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossypumpkin Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Don’t forget....as I agree you want something a little faster to pick up that slack on a glide, you’re also tossing 8-10oz baits. The faster gears will burn out faster. I think you’d be well off to find a lower ratio reel that has a high IPT. I think the 5.8 Tranx has a high intake. As much as I love my OG Lexa’s, my Nacl’s are my huge bait reels. I use the 5.4 which has a reasonable high line intake. I’m sure a Revo toro S or toro beast would be good too. The beast comes in a 4.9 and 6.3 I think and the S has a 5.3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riches Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) lower ratio like 5.1 for bigger glides 6.2.1 for swaver 168 and such... but for me.. conquest all the way... Edited April 11, 2020 by Riches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenPig Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 If I was considering a Conquest I'd get the Tranx 400A & a 400AHG. I do fish a Tranx 400A and a Revo Toro Beast 60 HS and both are sweet. If gifted a Conquest I'd sell it and buy me a Tranx 400AHG and 300A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro blanco Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 I went with a 301 Conquest and love mine! I paired it up with a LDC 8'6" custom and have no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinzap Posted April 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Ok thank you! I think I am set on a tranx400 because of the lower IPT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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