Shimano Tranx 300B '25
DESCRIPTION
Shimano's redesign of a low-profile baitcasting reel renowned for its smooth, powerful performance and unmatched durability, the Tranx 300 B builds on the series' "workhorse" reputation with premium technology enhancements designed to tackle both fresh and saltwater environments. Crafted with precise intention, the Tranx 300 B features Shimano's CoreSolid and HAGANE Body technologies, which integrate the B-side plate, level guard, and reel frame into a single, ultra-rigid aluminum piece. This seamless construction ensures an incredibly flex-free platform, allowing for exceptional rigidity and sensitivity that directly translates angler action into cranking power. The Tranx 300 B is equipped with Shimano’s SVS Infinity MD Tune braking system, offering easy, on-the-fly adjustments through an external dial. Whether casting heavy or light lures, this system allows anglers to fine-tune brake settings for maximum control and accuracy. Built to leverage large fish, the Tranx 300 B incorporates X-Ship technology, significantly reducing friction between the spool shaft and gear. This innovation dramatically enhances gear durability, ensuring the reel is ready for any challenge. Packed with features that elevate casting and cranking performance, the Shimano Tranx 300 B redefines baitcasting utility for the angler.
FEATURES
Hagane is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. Hagane is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano's precision engineering. Hagane is for all anglers.
The MicroModule Gear system creates a smooth retrieve by utilizing smaller teeth to increase the number of contact points between the drive gear and pinion gear. Ultimately, this produces a more efficient gear train with less of a gear feel.
X-Ship provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. The added benefit of X-Ship technology is that friction between the spool shaft and gear are eliminated. This further benefits anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures.
The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing on the reel while fighting fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power, increasing efficiency through strength.
X-Protect provides high level water resistance to the inside bearing of drive gear shaft with waterproof construction.
CoreSolid body integrates the B-Side Plate, levelwind guard and frame into a solid one-piece construction. This delivers an unprecedented feel of rigidity and sensitivity, and is the first design of this type in a low-profile baitcast reel.
VBS uses centrifugal force, rather than magnets, to aid in controlling the cast. When turned on, the individual brake weights are forced outward at the beginning of the cast — when backlashes most often occur — to create friction that reduces the speed of the spool. Once the spool speed begins to slow, the pressure with which the brake weights contact the raceway lessens and allows the spool to continue spinning.
The Cross Carbon Drag material provides a wider range of drag settings compared to traditional drag materials. The Cross Carbon Drag provides the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever while providing anglers with increased durability.
S3D technology leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. By designing and constructing a balanced and uniform thin-wall aluminum spool, S3D creates an incredibly smooth feeling when casting and retrieving lures.
S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting rotation of the bearing.
Super Free Spool eliminates friction on the spool shaft during the cast. Standard baitcasting reels are constructed in a way that when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft. This creates friction that can limit the length of a cast. But baitcasting reels with Super Free Spool are constructed so that the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing. When the clutch is disengaged in preparation for a cast, the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in perfect alignment. The result: zero friction is placed upon the spool shaft and enhances casting performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
#TRX300B
Model: TRX300B
#TRX301BLEFTY
Model: TRX301B
#TRX300HGB
Model: TRX300HGB
#TRX301HGBLEFTY
Model: TRX301BHGB
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| Bearings | 6 (5BB; 1RB) |
| Gear Ratio |
#TRX300B #TRX301BLEFTY5.8:1 #TRX300HGB #TRX301HGBLEFTY7.6:1 |
| Line Per Handle Turn |
#TRX300B #TRX301BLEFTY31” #TRX300HGB #TRX301HGBLEFTY41" |
| Weight |
#TRX300B #TRX301BLEFTY11.8 oz #TRX300HGB #TRX301HGBLEFTY12.2 oz |
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Line Capacity |
#TRX300B #TRX301BLEFTY #TRX300HGB #TRX301HGBLEFTYMono: 12/230, 14/180, 17/150 |
| Max Drag |
#TRX300B #TRX301BLEFTY22 Lbs #TRX300HGB #TRX301HGBLEFTY18 Lbs |
| Retrieve |
#TRX301HGBLEFTY #TRX301BLEFTYLeft #TRX300HGB #TRX300BRight |
| Handle Type |
#TRX300B #TRX301BLEFTYDouble Paddle Handle With Rubber Knobs #TRX300HGB #TRX301HGBLEFTYPower Handle With Ci4+ Knob |
