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by Tony9
Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: The Rounders Heavy Metal Club
Replies: 101
Views: 75090

Re: The Rounders Heavy Metal Club

Took the Ryoga 1520HL paired with an Orochi XXX Destruction 70 out this weekend and tied on a swimjig. Didn't catch anything, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. https://i.imgur.com/bAy1l9m.jpg?1 Beautiful setup. I am thinking about picking up the exact same set up for throwing the Magdraft. Mainly t...
by Tony9
Thu Nov 26, 2020 12:18 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion sv TW 1000
Replies: 769
Views: 367264

Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

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What is this attached to the spool bearing? Daiwa's version of Silent Tune?
by Tony9
Tue Nov 17, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion sv TW 1000
Replies: 769
Views: 367264

Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

I'll most likely grab one. The new SV Boost spool sounds cool. I'm sure Daiwa is well aware about the aluminum gear issue in the Metanium. Let's hope the new gears are well engineered to withstand some abuse. Daiwa's aluminum gears in the Steez haven't had the same widespread problem as Shimano's fr...
by Tony9
Fri Oct 16, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Any chance of a Curado 300K?
Replies: 29
Views: 20449

Re: Any chance of a Curado 300K?

Bantam1, I noticed the weight of the Curado 300 K is listed at 10.6oz and 10.8oz. The Tranx 300 is listed at 11.6oz. About a 1oz difference. What's the difference between a Tranx 300 and Curado 300 (I assume less seals on the Curado 300)? Did the handle sideplate material change from aluminum to gra...
by Tony9
Mon Sep 28, 2020 12:24 pm
Forum: Swimbait Fishing
Topic: Swimbait reel
Replies: 25
Views: 13607

Re: Swimbait reel

The pinion gear on the Tatula 300 looks like it is double bearing supported (not found on the Lexa 300). Very nice. First I've seen from Daiwa with the long spool shaft design. Curious if the new redesigned Lexa has it also.
by Tony9
Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: The Rounders Heavy Metal Club
Replies: 101
Views: 75090

Re: The Rounders Heavy Metal Club

Took the Ryoga 1520HL paired with an Orochi XXX Destruction 70 out this weekend and tied on a swimjig. Didn't catch anything, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.

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by Tony9
Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:31 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Curado 300K
Replies: 18
Views: 9834

Re: Curado 300K

10 year warranty?
by Tony9
Fri Jul 10, 2020 12:32 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Rays studio inductor plus a type r inductor spring on sv spool
Replies: 46
Views: 20824

Re: Rays studio inductor plus a type r inductor spring on sv spool

Hard to find good performance spools for the OG Zillion. 100M spools gets snatched up as soon as they're posted for sale. I just ended up getting spacers. Problem solved.
by Tony9
Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:34 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Question for Catalina TW owners
Replies: 6
Views: 2779

Re: Question for Catalina TW owners

How does the Catalina TW compare to the Zillion TWS in terms of braking profile and smoothness? I'm in the market for one of these reels. The inductor spring on the Catalina TW is stiffer and has a faster profile. I believe it was developed for braid. The Zillion 1516 is more of an all around spool...
by Tony9
Fri Jul 03, 2020 1:41 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Question for Catalina TW owners
Replies: 6
Views: 2779

Re: Question for Catalina TW owners

It won't fit. There is a cutout on the frame for the release switch. Here is a picture comparing the Catalina TW and Zillion 1516

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by Tony9
Sat Jun 20, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Luvias LT
Replies: 34
Views: 18695

Re: Luvias LT

Picked up a 2500 XH for my NRX 852S. Very pleased with it.

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by Tony9
Sat Apr 11, 2020 3:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: SV103 Spool Tuning
Replies: 8
Views: 5715

SV103 Spool Tuning

Finally got around to install the Ray's inductor into my SV103 spools. The Ray's inductor is tapered and noticeably thinner and lighter (almost 1g lighter). The length is still the same. While I had the inductor apart I added a Type R+ spring as well. These two additions really wake up the reel. I o...
by Tony9
Sat Apr 11, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Show off your OG Zillion
Replies: 64
Views: 35205

Re: Show off your OG Zillion

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by Tony9
Sat Mar 07, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Tdz spool in a SS sv
Replies: 8
Views: 5089

Re: Tdz spool in a SS sv

Took my calipers and SV spools and did some measurements. Length is measured from the edge of the spool to the end of the rotor by eyeballing. Not the most accurate but gives you an idea how much it sticks out. I have a of few Ray's DIY rotor kits but not installed so I couldn't get a length. Spool-...
by Tony9
Mon Jan 27, 2020 9:22 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: 17 Scorpion DC Gears
Replies: 15
Views: 11697

Re: 17 Scorpion DC Gears

There should be no noise or vibration. This is probably because the gear alignment isn't perfect since they were not really made for that reel. There is a difference between the 70 size reel and the 200. If they are working and you can live with it, fish on. Thanks for the follow up. For now I beli...