Shimano Tranx 400HG A [Y308]

Shimano Tranx 400HG A

Powerful High-Speed Baitcasting Reel for Big Swimbaits, Pike & Heavy Freshwater Fishing

The Shimano Tranx 400HG A is a powerful, high-capacity baitcasting reel designed for anglers who fish larger lures, heavy cover and powerful freshwater predators.

With a 7.6:1 gear ratio and an impressive 100 cm of line recovery per crank, the 400HG A provides the speed needed to quickly pick up slack and maintain control when working large swimbaits, spinnerbaits, topwater lures and other heavy presentations.

The 400-size spool offers substantial line capacity, making this reel particularly well suited for heavy fluorocarbon and braided line. Combined with an 8 kg maximum drag, it provides the power needed to control larger fish and pull them away from cover.

At 340 g, the Tranx 400HG A is built as a solid, powerful platform rather than an ultralight reel. It is an excellent choice when power, line capacity and durability are more important than minimal weight.

This reel is in almost new condition, with only one small scratch, and operates smoothly.

Key Features

Large 400-Size Spool
Provides excellent line capacity for heavy line, long casts and larger lure applications.

7.6:1 High-Speed Gear Ratio
With 100 cm of line recovery per crank, the 400HG A allows you to quickly pick up slack and maintain control of large moving baits.

Powerful 8 kg Maximum Drag
Provides plenty of stopping power when targeting larger bass, northern pike and other freshwater predators.

Heavy-Duty Construction
Designed for demanding applications involving larger lures, heavier line and powerful fish.

Smooth Operation
Despite its heavy-duty design, this reel maintains smooth and controlled operation.

Specifications

• Model: Shimano Tranx 400HG A
• Type: Baitcasting Reel
• Hand Retrieve: Right-Handed
• Weight: 340 g
• Gear Ratio: 7.6:1
• Max Drag: 8 kg
• Line Retrieve per Crank: 100 cm
• Bearings: 5+1
• Mono Line Capacity:
  • 14 lb–260 yd
  • 17 lb–230 yd
  • 20 lb–160 yd
• PowerPro Line Capacity:
  • 50 lb–250 yd
  • 65 lb–180 yd
  • 80 lb–150 yd

Applications & Fishing Style

The Tranx 400HG A is designed for anglers who need a large, powerful baitcasting reel for heavy freshwater applications.

Ideal for:

• Northern Pike
• Largemouth Bass
• Muskie
• Large Walleye
• Other large freshwater predators

It is particularly well suited to fishing around heavy vegetation, wood, docks and other structure, where strong line and a powerful reel are essential.

Best Lures & Techniques

Large Swimbaits

• Paddle Tail Swimbaits
• Jointed Swimbaits
• Hard Swimbaits
• Large Soft Swimbaits

The large spool and strong drag make the Tranx 400HG A an excellent choice for throwing larger swimbaits repeatedly throughout the day.

Heavy Spinnerbaits & Chatterbaits

• Large Spinnerbaits
• Oversized Chatterbaits
• Swim Jigs

The fast 7.6:1 ratio helps quickly recover line when working these lures around vegetation and structure.

Topwater

• Large Buzzbaits
• Large Frogs
• Walking Baits
• Prop Baits

The 100 cm line recovery is especially useful when a fish attacks a topwater lure and immediately moves toward the angler.

Heavy Soft Plastics

• Large Texas Rigs
• Creature Baits
• Large Worms
• Heavy Swimbaits

Jigs

• Heavy Casting Jigs
• Football Jigs
• Flipping Jigs

The powerful drag and high line capacity make the reel well suited to heavy-cover applications.

Recommended lure range: approximately 20–100+ g, depending on the rod and line setup.

Recommended Rod Setup

The Tranx 400HG A is best paired with Heavy to Extra Heavy casting rods, especially when fishing large lures.

Heavy — approximately 20–60 g

Ideal for:

• Large spinnerbaits
• Heavy chatterbaits
• Large soft plastics
• Medium-large swimbaits
• Pike

Extra Heavy — approximately 40–100+ g

Ideal for:

• Large swimbaits
• Big hard baits
• Muskie-style presentations
• Heavy pike fishing
• Large freshwater predators

For a powerful all-around setup, a 7'–7'6" Heavy casting rod is an excellent match for the Tranx 400HG A.

For larger swimbaits and heavy predator fishing, consider a 7'6"–8' Heavy or Extra Heavy rod.

Recommended Line Setup

Heavy Bass / Pike

• Fluorocarbon: 17–25 lb
• Braid: 40–65 lb

Heavy Cover

• Braid: 50–80 lb
• Fluorocarbon leader: 20–30 lb

Large Swimbaits / Big Predators

• Braid: 50–80 lb
• Appropriate leader recommended

The large spool provides plenty of capacity for heavier braided line while maintaining enough line for long casts.

Why Choose the Shimano Tranx 400HG A?

• Large 400-size heavy-duty baitcasting reel
• High-speed 7.6:1 gear ratio
• Extremely fast 100 cm line recovery per crank
• Powerful 8 kg maximum drag
• Excellent line capacity
• Designed for heavy lures and strong line
• Excellent for large swimbaits
• Ideal for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, frogs and heavy jigs
• Excellent choice for pike, bass, muskie and other large freshwater predators
• Perfect for heavy-cover fishing
• Excellent match for Heavy and Extra Heavy casting rods
• Built for anglers who need power, speed and line capacity

Condition

• Almost new condition
• Only one small scratch
• Smooth operation
• Excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition
• Ready to fish immediately