Shimano Tranx 500 PG Overhead Reel

Tons of features packed in a new design

The Shimano Tranx 500 PG Overhead Reel provides you with a new design not yet seen on Kiwi shores. It combines the comfort and castability of a low profile baitcaster and the capacity and drag power of a more conventional overhead reel.

Shimano has packed this weapon with some of its greatest features, namely X ship with its bearing supported pinion gear and HEG gearing which provide immense cranking power unrivaled by its competitors. X-ship also eliminates friction between the pinion gear and spool shaft, enabling tremendous free spool for super long casts. The Shimano Tranx 500 PG Overhead Reel also feature a VBS cast control system allowing the angler to fine tune the reels casting, has seven shielded ARB bearings, Dartanium Drag that outputs an impressive 11kg of drag and comes with a ergonomic Power handle.

Super Free
The Super Free bearing-supported pinion gear system is designed to eliminate friction on the spool shaft during the cast. In standard baitcasting reels, when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft, creating friction and limiting the length of the cast.

VBS
VBS uses centrifugal force rather than magnets to aid in controlling the cast.

X-Ship
By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with S-ARB bearings and integrating a bigger drive gear, Shimano increased the gearing efficiency and power of this rod. This results in a fishing reel with ultra-light handle rotation.

Shimano Tranx 500 PG Overhead Reel Features:

• New design
  
• HEG
  
• Super free bearing-supported pinion gear
  
• VBS
  
• X-Ship
  
• E.I. anti-corrosion surface treatment
  
• Dartanium

Shimano Tranx 500 PG Overhead Reel Specifications:

• Retrieve Per Crank: 75cm
  
• Bearings: 7+1
  
• Max Drag: 11kg
  
• Mono Capacity: 15kg/146m
  
• Drag Type: Star
  
• Weight: 566g
  
• Powerpro Capacity: 50lbs/420yds
  
• Gear Ratio: 4.6:1

Shimano Tranx 500 PG Overhead Reel Schematic Diagram