The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : shimano tranx https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:44:04 +0000 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:37:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=75465 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[shimano tranx : man that looks good mean all round...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1158231&title=shimano-tranx#1158231 Author: the angler
Subject: 75465
Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 7:37pm

man that looks good mean all round snapper fishing reel , it goes on the list 4 sure.]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:37:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1158231&title=shimano-tranx#1158231 <![CDATA[shimano tranx : I had a bit more of a play with...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1158229&title=shimano-tranx#1158229 Author: swish2fish
Subject: 75465
Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 7:31pm

I had a bit more of a play with it today and learnt some valuable stuff:

My reel came with only two of it's little VBS brake weights "on", (as you can see in my photo posted above - out is "on"), so as I was still getting a few over-runs I decided to turn them all on, and see what difference it made.
Well, no matter how hard I threw, I had not a single backlash, and distance, if anything, was increased.
Every cast was perfect, and even with the cast control knob slackened right off, I couldn't get it to over-run.
So if you get one, make sure to set all your brakes to all "on", and start from there.

It's so good, I reckon this reel would be perfect for surf casting!
Could it be the best all round medium weight reel ever made?

Here's the blurb on brake weights from the instruction sheet:

]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:31:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1158229&title=shimano-tranx#1158229 <![CDATA[shimano tranx : yeah had similiar experiences...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1158219&title=shimano-tranx#1158219 Author: the angler
Subject: 75465
Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 7:12pm

yeah had similiar experiences that fact it turns up in a week or sometimes less is great , i like the idea of paypal regardless of the cost its reassureing to know your funds are held from the seller in case of problem especially when dealing with large amounts . i think traded me is a easier to use format than ebay but man there are some bargains to be had in  the worlds biggest market place .]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:12:40 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1158219&title=shimano-tranx#1158219 <![CDATA[shimano tranx : just out of interest did you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1158210&title=shimano-tranx#1158210 Author: swish2fish
Subject: 75465
Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 7:00pm

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 just out of interest did you get pinged for g.s.t or duty ? 
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No, but I did ask the seller to put his wholesale price on for the declaration form for just that reason.
When it arrived customs had obviously opened the box and had a look, but there was nothing on the actual shipping document whatsoever, so not sure what happened there.

The whole transaction was done in less than a week as well, which was really pleasing.
I paid by PayPal which adds a bit extra cost to my VISA, but it's so quick and easy it's well worthwhile.



]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:00:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1158210&title=shimano-tranx#1158210 <![CDATA[shimano tranx : isnt it only on things that are...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1158197&title=shimano-tranx#1158197 Author: the angler
Subject: 75465
Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 6:19pm

isnt it only on things that are produced in nz . to help local manufacturers .interesting though have brought a few reels and never been charged duty likewise with associates . spose lotta stuff coming in every day luck of the draw etc]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:19:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1158197&title=shimano-tranx#1158197 <![CDATA[shimano tranx : Finatic wrote: I know somebody...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1158037&title=shimano-tranx#1158037 Author: kaveman
Subject: 75465
Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 12:51pm

Originally posted by Finatic Finatic wrote:

I know somebody who got pinged with duty for bringing lures inConfused


They are liable to 5% duty if you are commercial, nothing if for your private use( that was what i was told anyway, they may have changed the rulesConfused)
]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:51:05 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1158037&title=shimano-tranx#1158037 <![CDATA[shimano tranx : I know somebody who got pinged...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1157934&title=shimano-tranx#1157934 Author: Finatic
Subject: 75465
Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 9:07am

I know somebody who got pinged with duty for bringing lures inConfused]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:07:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1157934&title=shimano-tranx#1157934 <![CDATA[shimano tranx : No duty on &#034;sporting goods&#034;...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1157901&title=shimano-tranx#1157901 Author: kaveman
Subject: 75465
Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 7:51am

No duty on "sporting goods" Angler]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 07:51:00 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1157901&title=shimano-tranx#1157901 <![CDATA[shimano tranx : swish2fish wrote:I had mine...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1157874&title=shimano-tranx#1157874 Author: the angler
Subject: 75465
Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 12:08am

Originally posted by swish2fish swish2fish wrote:

I had mine delivered today - an PG model from E-bay, with free shipping, and a free spool full of 80lb braid.

 just out of interest did you get pinged for g.s.t or duty ? 
]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:08:30 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1157874&title=shimano-tranx#1157874 <![CDATA[shimano tranx : Dont think the daddy waxwings...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1157769&title=shimano-tranx#1157769 Author: laidbackdood
Subject: 75465
Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 8:43pm

Dont think the daddy waxwings are available here...i got two from the states 6.6 inches(165) and come with a mean single hook too.]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:43:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75465&PID=1157769&title=shimano-tranx#1157769