Revolutionary design and shape provides the comfort of low profile with the capacity of a conventional reel. X-SHIP and HEG technologies combine to provide massive cranking power with a smooth effortless retrieve. Offered in high gear (HG) and power gear (PG) models to cover a wide range of applications. From an angling perspective; every individual who has owned and enjoyed using Shimano tackle has a reason to thank a Japanese visionary named Shozaburo Shimano; who in 1921 declared aim to make Shimano’s products the best in Kansai; then the best in Japan; and finally the best in the world." For over 80 years; Shimano has concentrated on precision engineering; one step at a time. Creating the most innovative products and processes you can hold in your hand today.
F**K
Just buy it
Puts big fish to sleep FAST and feels incredible. If you are on the fence about dropping $500 on a reel just do it, you will not be disappointed with the performance. I use the 500HG surf fishing and on jetties. Not really the designed use but there is nothing out of reach with a 60g DUO Drag Metal jig. Want to cast over the break with out wading with sharks? This’ll do it. Fish off a jetty and put monster Reds and Spanish to sleep, Fast? This’ll do it. Just buy this reel, I had It in my cart forever and finally just clicked buy now. Just click it, man. Just click it .
M**R
Overpriced
This thing doesn’t cast as far as my trinidad 20a and makes some weird noises even after it was serviced at Shimano Service Center in Irvine. Not worth $500. I dislike Shimano.
C**.
The alpha.
Love this reel, I was going to get a Trinidad 14a but the TRANX 500 hg is on par with it , no doubt about that, I also like the convince of a bait caster. And that exactly what this reel is . Just as beautiful and powerful. I personally put a Trinidad 20a handle on it for better Torque.
D**D
Lacks durability
Was so excited to use this reel, it came broken in the box, I'm in the refund process now, not to Impressed with this product if It cant even survive shipping, can only imagine how long it will last on a fishing trip.
G**L
Great reel
Great reel for casting jigs and bombs for wahoo. I’ve also used it with great success casting poppers to small yellowfin tuna, and I’ve even landed a marlin with it from an anchored boat(released). Works so well I have 2 of them.
J**P
What is not to like?
This reel is awesome....if you are looking at it...BUY IT!
D**N
Cast like a dream
By far the best real I've ever owned I have two of them
A**R
Best Musky reel
Best big Musky reel on the market hands down handles big baits great
