The Shimano Tranx 500 is a powerhouse reel engineered to conquer the toughest battles in freshwater and saltwater angling. With its robust construction, cutting-edge features, and unmatched performance, the Tranx 500 sets the standard for big game fishing reels.
Featuring a compact yet durable Hagane body, the Tranx 500 is built to withstand the rigors of heavy-duty fishing. Its rigid construction ensures optimal gear alignment and maximum cranking power, allowing anglers to tackle trophy-sized fish with confidence.
Equipped with Shimano's renowned CoreProtect technology, the Tranx 500 boasts superior water resistance, ensuring smooth and reliable performance in the harshest conditions. Whether you're battling monster muskies, giant trevallies, or hard-fighting tuna, this reel is up to the task.
The Tranx 500 is available in both low gear and high gear ratios, allowing anglers to choose the perfect retrieve speed for their specific fishing style and target species. Its precision-engineered gearing delivers seamless power and smoothness, ensuring effortless retrieves and precise lure control.
With its generous line capacity and powerful drag system, the Tranx 500 is ideal for a wide range of fishing applications, from casting big swimbaits for bass to jigging deep wrecks for monster grouper. Whatever your pursuit, the Shimano Tranx 500 is the ultimate tool for landing big fish and making unforgettable memories on the water.
Features
Cross Carbon Drag
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.
HAGANE Body
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.
S A-RB Bearings
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
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.
VBS
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.BSVBS 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.
X-Ship
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.
Models
| Model | Ratio | Max Drag | Weight | Mono Cap | Braid Cap | Retrieve | Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRX500HG | 6.6:1 | 25 | 20 | 30-160, 40-120, 50-100 | 50-420, 65-270, 80-210 | 43 | 7/1 |
| TRX500PG | 4.6:1 | 25 | 20 | 30-160, 40-120, 50-100 | 50-420, 65-270, 80-210 | 30 | 7/1 |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DHEP) and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
