Oh, I'm fairly sure you're not correct on that one Buddha! LOL!
No one does nothin' for nothin'. :cool:
Except me, naturally! 🙁
Lol!
I know he's getting compensation from Quantum
He is now; he wasn't when those first few videos blew up!
Shimano Tranx 200
Lol!
He is now; he wasn't when those first few videos blew up!
First MateOriginal Crew258 postsSince 2018
FW, I'm in search of a small low profile reel that can tangle with big tog. It's been my mission for several years now. I've been using the Daiwa Lexa 300PWR and I love them - but I'd love to get one slightly lighter as my rods are getting lighter every build. I have a Tranx 300 and that reel is a monster. Very powerful. Maybe too powerful for my requirements and definitely heavier than I'd like. This is why I thought the Tranx 200 would be it's natural replacement. But as Lep pointed out, the Tranx 200 reels were not designed for that type of duty and now I'm back to searching 🙄
On the Quantum Accurist PT100 front, I used them for the first time last season and I really like them. They served my purposes well and I now have (3). My plan was to get the newest version (the S3) in blue or green but I'm finding out they are only available in higher gear ratios 😢 None of the reel manufacturers show us East Coast guys any love I guess!
To be REALLY honest, the best, most reliable, bulletproof, indestructible, flawless working reels I own are the older Abu Garcia reels that my good buddy Lep has "LEPIFIED" for me over the years! I have (6) now and they just keep doing the job, year after year. Took so many 10+ tog on those reels, I lost count. They never falter....Just being honest. Not saying it because he's my friend.
I'll post some pics of them later.
On the Quantum Accurist PT100 front, I used them for the first time last season and I really like them. They served my purposes well and I now have (3). My plan was to get the newest version (the S3) in blue or green but I'm finding out they are only available in higher gear ratios 😢 None of the reel manufacturers show us East Coast guys any love I guess!
To be REALLY honest, the best, most reliable, bulletproof, indestructible, flawless working reels I own are the older Abu Garcia reels that my good buddy Lep has "LEPIFIED" for me over the years! I have (6) now and they just keep doing the job, year after year. Took so many 10+ tog on those reels, I lost count. They never falter....Just being honest. Not saying it because he's my friend.
I'll post some pics of them later.
First MateOriginal Crew292 postsSince 2018
FW, I'm in search of a small low profile reel that can tangle with big tog. It's been my mission for several years now. I've been using the Daiwa Lexa 300PWR and I love them - but I'd love to get one slightly lighter as my rods are getting lighter every build. I have a Tranx 300 and that reel is a monster. Very powerful. Maybe too powerful for my requirements and definitely heavier than I'd like. This is why I thought the Tranx 200 would be it's natural replacement. But as Lep pointed out, the Tranx 200 reels were not designed for that type of duty and now I'm back to searching 🙄
On the Quantum Accurist PT100 front, I used them for the first time last season and I really like them. They served my purposes well and I now have (3). My plan was to get the newest version (the S3) in blue or green but I'm finding out they are only available in higher gear ratios 😢 None of the reel manufacturers show us East Coast guys any love I guess!
To be REALLY honest, the best, most reliable, bulletproof, indestructible, flawless working reels I own are the older Abu Garcia reels that my good buddy Lep has "LEPIFIED" for me over the years! I have (6) now and they just keep doing the job, year after year. Took so many 10+ tog on those reels, I lost count. They never falter....Just being honest. Not saying it because he's my friend.
I'll post some pics of them later.
I understand completely, it's hard to find one reel that can do it all, that's why we have different reels for different species.
If that reel does come along, the manufacturer will never be able to produce enough of them lol.
Good luck with your quest, I will test the 200 tranx this coming tog season, but that's a long way off.
First MateOriginal Crew508 postsSince 2019
FW, actually, what I'm trying to do is find a reel SPECIFICALLY FOR TOG! Not planning to fish it for anything else. I'm not one of those guys who uses his tog gear for fluke fishing. Mainly because my Lexa 300PWR's and my "Lepped-Up" Abu's are waaay to much reel for fluke fishing. Every rod & reel combo I own has a particular purpose.
However, I have designed some of my rods with the purpose of doing dual duty. My lightest tog rods are well suited for deep water fluke applications with 3-5 ounce jigs and for live bait fluke fishing with up to 5 or 6 ounces of lead. Building rods for what I like to do has been the easy part. Finding reels to match has been increasingly difficult where the tog fishing is concerned. Too many reels today are made with fast gear ratios and typically not designed with East Coast bottom fishing in mind....Very sad.
However, I have designed some of my rods with the purpose of doing dual duty. My lightest tog rods are well suited for deep water fluke applications with 3-5 ounce jigs and for live bait fluke fishing with up to 5 or 6 ounces of lead. Building rods for what I like to do has been the easy part. Finding reels to match has been increasingly difficult where the tog fishing is concerned. Too many reels today are made with fast gear ratios and typically not designed with East Coast bottom fishing in mind....Very sad.
First MateOriginal Crew292 postsSince 2018
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So, here it is, the 200 tranx with power handle, love how this reel feels, I coupled it to a Nexus spiral wrapped rod.
Nice addition to my arsenal of fluke slayer combos.
Only 5 months to go.🙂
Hoping this coming season will be better than last year.View attachment 764
First MateOriginal Crew255 postsSince 2018
Here is one of my SEXY "Lepped-Up" reels!
FW, Sweet set up where did you get the power handle from?
And you are right about gear ratios, I'd sacrifice speed for power, I like 4 and 5 to 1 ratios myself, hey I guess we're not west coast worthy.😉
Flukinit, the handle came from tackle world, I'm sure that there will be others that will make handles as the reels become more available.
First MateOriginal Crew508 postsSince 2019
Well I couldn't wait till next month, so I bought myself a birthday present yesterday and just got it this afternoon , put the power handle on it, not sure what rod I'm going to match it up with, I may get back into making my own, I built all my tuna tuna rods and learned from the best.
So, now with the wifes birthday coming up in april, gonna have to match what I spent, lol, not gonna tell her what I really spent.🤣
So, now with the wifes birthday coming up in april, gonna have to match what I spent, lol, not gonna tell her what I really spent.🤣
First MateOriginal Crew508 postsSince 2019
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So, here it is, the 200 tranx with power handle, love how this reel feels, I coupled it to a Nexus spiral wrapped rod.
Nice addition to my arsenal of fluke slayer combos.
Only 5 months to go.🙂
Hoping this coming season will be better than last year.View attachment 764
First MateOriginal Crew255 postsSince 2018
Not without a 7mm -> 8mm handle adapter it won't.
Good thing I stock those! 😎
Good thing I stock those! 😎
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
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So, here it is, the 200 tranx with power handle, love how this reel feels, I coupled it to a Nexus spiral wrapped rod.
Nice addition to my arsenal of fluke slayer combos.
Only 5 months to go.🙂
Hoping this coming season will be better than last year.View attachment 764
First MateOriginal Crew255 postsSince 2018
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Not without a 7mm -> 8mm handle adapter it won't.
Good thing I stock those! 😎
Deckhand4 postsSince 2026
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Not without a 7mm -> 8mm handle adapter it won't.
Good thing I stock those! 😎
Deckhand4 postsSince 2026
Hi Peconic - this is what you need - available from Ebay.
Fishing Reel Handle Rocker Adapter Converter Spacer - 5x8mm to 4x7mm Shimano | eBay
Convert the 5x8mm handle opening to 4x7mm. Inner size: 4x7mm. NEWBaitcasting Fishing Reel Handle Adapter or Converter. 1 x Handle Converter. Note: The handle shown in second picture is not include.
www.ebay.com
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
Love my 150 on my Palmarius. I just got the wife a setup this past weekend. Palmarius Cruiser rod with a TranX 150.
Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020
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Hi Peconic - this is what you need - available from Ebay.
Fishing Reel Handle Rocker Adapter Converter Spacer - 5x8mm to 4x7mm Shimano | eBay
Convert the 5x8mm handle opening to 4x7mm. Inner size: 4x7mm. NEWBaitcasting Fishing Reel Handle Adapter or Converter. 1 x Handle Converter. Note: The handle shown in second picture is not include.www.ebay.com
Deckhand4 postsSince 2026
Love my 150 on my Palmarius. I just got the wife a setup this past weekend. Palmarius Cruiser rod with a TranX 150.
However, do you really think Jenn needs any more of an advantage? Based upon what I saw last year you better up your game a lot if you hope to catch up!!🤣
CaptainOriginal Crew1,853 postsSince 2018
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Hi Peconic - this is what you need - available from Ebay.
Fishing Reel Handle Rocker Adapter Converter Spacer - 5x8mm to 4x7mm Shimano | eBay
Convert the 5x8mm handle opening to 4x7mm. Inner size: 4x7mm. NEWBaitcasting Fishing Reel Handle Adapter or Converter. 1 x Handle Converter. Note: The handle shown in second picture is not include.www.ebay.com
Deckhand4 postsSince 2026
Wow, you are a very generous and thoughtful Husband.
However, do you really think Jenn needs any more of an advantage? Based upon what I saw last year you better up your game a lot if you hope to catch up!!🤣
Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020
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