SHIMANO FISHING REELS Tranx 401 A Baitcasting Reel

The totally new Tranx is designed as a ´working machine for big fish´. It´s a heavy duty low profile baitcasting reel which is the only one of it´s kind in the Shimano EU range. It´s a very strong, durable and reliable reel which is suitable for both fresh and salt water purposes. These kind of reels are often used for fishing with heavy and big lures for big fish. The Tranx is made for this job and that´s why it´s not one of the lightest with it´s 330 grams. The Tranx can be perfectly used for freshwater pike fishing with heavy lures like jerkbaits, big crankbaits and spinnerbaits with weights well over 100 grams. For saltwater, the Tranx can be used for baitcasting the same kind of lures, but will be more popular for jigging or lifebait purposes for big and hardfighting sea fish. Specifications: - Body material:diecast aluminium - Bearings:5+1 - Family type:baitcasting - Models:300a, 300hg a, 301a, 301hg a, 400a, 400hg a, 401a, 401hg a - Spool material:cold forged aluminium - Handle a: double handle, hga: power handle (double handle is now also available as spare part for hga version: bnt5527) - Weight (g):340 - Gear ratio:5,8:1 - Bearings:5+1 - Max drag (kg):10 - Line capacity (mm/m):0.30-270 - Line capacity (lb/yds):12-330/14-260/20-160 Technology: - XSHIP XShip is a combination of features that work together to create much greater efficiency. By positioning the pinion gear close to the centre line of the large diameter drive gear, more power is transferred from the handle to the rotor. The pinion gear is also supported by two Shimano ARB roller bearings. This creates more stability. - HAGANE BODY The HAGANE Body is produced from highrigidity aluminium or magnesium. This creates stiffness and impact resistance, while at the same time eliminating flexing of the body. The result is a rocksolid housing and support for the moving internal gearing and greater efficiency throughout the reel. - COREPROTECT CoreProtect prevents water entering the body, from under the rotor at the front of the body, and also into the Roller Bearing unit. - S ARB Shimano S ARB bearings are high corrosion resistant ARB ball bearings with an extra shield for improved protection against sand, salt or dust. - SUPER FREE SYSTEM The Super Free bearing supported pinion gear system (SF) was designed to eliminate friction on the spool shaft during the cast. In standard baitcasting reels, when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft, creating friction and limiting the length of the cast. With SF, the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing, and when the clutch is disengaged the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in precise alignment. The result is zero friction on the spool shaft for increased freespool. - SUPER STOPPER II Super Stopper II eliminates backward movement and free play in the handle when the reel is set in antireverse. - COLD FORGED ALUMINIUM Cold Forged aluminium is used for some ´round´ reels, fly reels and is also used for many types of spool. Made from one single piece of aluminium Cold Forging produces great strength.