Shimano Tranx 300B Baitcasting Reel

The New Benchmark for Power: 2025 Shimano Tranx 300B

The legendary "workhorse" of the fishing world has been reborn. The 2025 Shimano Tranx 300B takes everything anglers loved about the original series and pushes it further with a complete structural redesign and high-end technological upgrades. Whether you are bombing glide baits for trophy bass or battling saltwater giants in the surf, the Tranx 300B is engineered to provide unmatched rigidity and effortless control.

Key Upgrades for 2025

• CoreSolid Body Technology: For the first time in a low-profile reel, Shimano has integrated the B-side plate, levelwind guard, and frame into a single, solid aluminum piece. This eliminates flex and ensures every ounce of your cranking energy goes directly into the gears.

• External SVS Infinity MD Tune: No more opening the side plate on a rocking boat. The 2025 model features an external adjustment dial, allowing you to fine-tune your braking for different lure weights or shifting wind conditions on the fly.

• MicroModule Gearing: Now equipped with Shimano’s signature precision gear system, the Tranx B offers a silky-smooth retrieve that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of its famous "winch-like" power.

• X-Protect Water Resistance: Built to survive the harshest environments, X-Protect uses a water-repellent coating and a labyrinth structure to keep salt and sand away from the drive gear shaft and internal bearings.

Technical Specifications

Why the 300B?

The 300B (5.8:1) is the ultimate tool for "low and slow" power. Its higher drag capacity and double paddle handle make it the perfect choice for deep-diving crankbaits, heavy Alabama rigs, and swimbaits where you need consistent torque to move big fish out of heavy cover.

Pro Tip: If you're targeting fast-moving saltwater species or fishing topwater, consider the 300HGB for its blistering 41-inch line recovery and ergonomic power handle.