I have been spraying with full strength windex, leaving it on for 2-3 minutes, then misting it off with fresh water. So far so good. Patiently waiting for 151.....
Im between this and the curado 150 mgl. Im mostly fishing freshwater smallmouth with occasional saltwater. Want something smooth and bombproof in that price range. What do you think? Thanks!
do a youtube search for Tackle Advisors. he takes apart completely the 200 and the 300/400 tranx and shows everything. As far as salt, no other low profile reel can compare with the tranx reels as far as salt resistance.
I’m a longtime fan of Shimano reels. I have but one complaint. Wish they would modify the markings on their external braking dial so that my old eyes could more readily see the numbers. Had this trouble arise again yesterday with my Curado 150 MGL, an absolutely fantastic reel by the way. Despite this one minor inconvenience, I can’t make myself buy another brand of reel. Shimano quality has been far too consistent over the past thirty plus years. Really enjoy your channel, J.P.
i own two tranx 300 and one 200. nobody ever tells potential buyers that the tranx from 200 up are completely sealed on the handle side. the 200 uses bushings in certain area which cant corrode. the 300 and up have sealed level winds. all tranxs have a light contact seal that you can see when you take the spool out. none of this makes tranx a van staal but it makes it extremely resistant to boat spray and to water that braid absorbs. core protect is far more then just a water repellent coating.
I’m pumped to be able to get this reel, but I’m really hoping they keep a saltwater version of the next chronarch. I love the chronarch G. A lot of bang for the buck. Excellent advice on maintaining them in saltwater. JP, any sold date when the 150 is going to release? They keep saying spring.
@@ericjchastain no sire if it's the same frame and spool diameter. I can have someone check next week. Would be nice to upgrade to MicroModule but you would need to both the main drive gear and pinion for it to work and I know they don't put xship in the Tranx versions because of the saltwater and the extra exposed bearings.
I have a Tranx 201HG that I used for shallow water bottom jigging out in NorCal. Since then I have moved to Atlanta and was thinking of repurposing it for inshore use out around Tybee and Hilton Head areas. Does the Tranx 151AHG offer a significant enough advantage for such an application that I should seriously think about buying it and using instead of my 201? I don't need two bait casters as my other inshore rods are spinners with Daiwa Certate LTs.
Why would you want a 151 over the 201? Less line capacity on the 151 and no other advantages that will be game changing. The reel (151) was designed for Gulf Coast wade anglers as a primary target.
Not really in the same ballpark, especially technology wise. The Conquest is loaded with features where the trans would be considered the Curado of the saltwater world. It’s a workhorse and great value and better in the salt than the Curado would be but conquest is another level
Does the 6 pin system really work any better then the 4 pin system? And also can you finish any of the mgl spool reels in the salt? Always heard the mgl spools are very susceptible to corrosion
The only problem with the 200 size is it has the curado K thumb bar design which a lot of people don't like. Luckily shimano listened and removed it for the new 150 curado and this new tranx 150. It would be awesome if they could update the 200 tranx with this design.
The saltwater tears up the two extra X Ship bearings that come in Curado and the water proofing or treatment is much better on saltwater engineered reels.
I have been spraying with full strength windex, leaving it on for 2-3 minutes, then misting it off with fresh water. So far so good. Patiently waiting for 151.....
I would dilute the Windex to a 50/50. It will work just as well. The light mist at the end won't hurt for sure!
151 is coming but only in 7 gear 😢
Im between this and the curado 150 mgl. Im mostly fishing freshwater smallmouth with occasional saltwater. Want something smooth and bombproof in that price range. What do you think? Thanks!
do a youtube search for Tackle Advisors. he takes apart completely the 200 and the 300/400 tranx and shows everything. As far as salt, no other low profile reel can compare with the tranx reels as far as salt resistance.
I’m a longtime fan of Shimano reels. I have but one complaint. Wish they would modify the markings on their external braking dial so that my old eyes could more readily see the numbers. Had this trouble arise again yesterday with my Curado 150 MGL, an absolutely fantastic reel by the way. Despite this one minor inconvenience, I can’t make myself buy another brand of reel. Shimano quality has been far too consistent over the past thirty plus years. Really enjoy your channel, J.P.
Thanks Jim and I agree, writing is waaay to small for my old eyes as well! Not a lot of space to write it on the dial unfortunately.
Is the 150 sealed as like the 200 tranx?
i own two tranx 300 and one 200. nobody ever tells potential buyers that the tranx from 200 up are completely sealed on the handle side. the 200 uses bushings in certain area which cant corrode. the 300 and up have sealed level winds. all tranxs have a light contact seal that you can see when you take the spool out. none of this makes tranx a van staal but it makes it extremely resistant to boat spray and to water that braid absorbs. core protect is far more then just a water repellent coating.
Hi i saw the worm shaft shimano tranx 150 is black colour at the shop, it is made of plastic or aluminium powder coated?
Not sure, I would have to call reel tech to find out.
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors thanks ya 👍
I’m pumped to be able to get this reel, but I’m really hoping they keep a saltwater version of the next chronarch. I love the chronarch G. A lot of bang for the buck. Excellent advice on maintaining them in saltwater. JP, any sold date when the 150 is going to release? They keep saying spring.
I do believe they should start shipping to stores in the next few weeks
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors are the curado 151 gears the same to buy and swap xg gears into a tranx ?
@@ericjchastain no sire if it's the same frame and spool diameter. I can have someone check next week. Would be nice to upgrade to MicroModule but you would need to both the main drive gear and pinion for it to work and I know they don't put xship in the Tranx versions because of the saltwater and the extra exposed bearings.
I have a Tranx 201HG that I used for shallow water bottom jigging out in NorCal. Since then I have moved to Atlanta and was thinking of repurposing it for inshore use out around Tybee and Hilton Head areas. Does the Tranx 151AHG offer a significant enough advantage for such an application that I should seriously think about buying it and using instead of my 201? I don't need two bait casters as my other inshore rods are spinners with Daiwa Certate LTs.
Why would you want a 151 over the 201? Less line capacity on the 151 and no other advantages that will be game changing. The reel (151) was designed for Gulf Coast wade anglers as a primary target.
Really wish shimano would bring back the throw back chronarch 50e and core 50mg7 !
Just seen a core for sale on American legacy, just bought a tranx 151hg for 132$ from them.
Would the tranx 200 be better than the Calcutta conquest for saltwater?
Not really in the same ballpark, especially technology wise. The Conquest is loaded with features where the trans would be considered the Curado of the saltwater world. It’s a workhorse and great value and better in the salt than the Curado would be but conquest is another level
Does the 6 pin system really work any better then the 4 pin system? And also can you finish any of the mgl spool reels in the salt? Always heard the mgl spools are very susceptible to corrosion
Just more refinement available with the extra pins.
Hello! How much PE #1.5 it can fit?
The only problem with the 200 size is it has the curado K thumb bar design which a lot of people don't like. Luckily shimano listened and removed it for the new 150 curado and this new tranx 150. It would be awesome if they could update the 200 tranx with this design.
I don't see them updating the 200 anytime soon but the new 150 is super comfortable.
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors awesome. I have the Tranx 400A and love it. I have it on a musky rod but so far I have caught only pike lol I will keep trying!
I just opened the sideplate of chronarch G while fishing saltwater
I think some water got in there
Suggestion?? Thanks
Fresh water rinse would be a good start. Air dry and then apply the mineral oil to the bearing and spool shaft
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors thanks
Cant wait
One of the toughest reels shimano makes , I'd put it up against the bantam as far as longevity goes.
Does it have exciting drag sound? Tia
No it doesn't
Is the external adjustment only available on the 150a?
Both the 150 and 200 Tranx have the SVS Infinity external adjustment dial.
How did compare to the bantam for inshore ?
Bantam is a much more refined reel and a totally different frame being a CoreSolid reel.
What does it made?
already release? in Malaysia still didn't have in market
Released in North American market
I am a guide and I use exclusively either curado Ks or curado dcs for beginners. Why would a person buy a transfer over a curado? Just curious?
A tranx, stupid autocorrect not a transfer
The saltwater tears up the two extra X Ship bearings that come in Curado and the water proofing or treatment is much better on saltwater engineered reels.
why are people saying the tranx 150 is $295 when retail price is $209?
Nobody says that.
@@FishingParrot two youtube channels have said that
@@FishingParrot did you even watch this video?. Jp said $294 and so did flats class channel. they were given the wrong info.
I was probably given the CDN $ msrp. That would explain the difference
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors damm the Canadians.. lol