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Shimano Tranx 150 Casting Reels Expanding the Tranx family of low-profile casting reels with a versatile offering made for inshore applications, the Shimano Tranx 150 Casting Reel is packed with a host of Shimano's cutting-edge technologies to provide increased durability and performance in saltwater environments

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Finally, the braking system helps slow the spool at the end of the cast, to avoid disastrous backlashes

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The thinner line is also more aerodynamic, so it casts farther with more accuracy