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by surge
Tue Jun 20, 2017 6:04 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Problems w/ Zillion SV TW
Replies: 42
Views: 18635

Re: Problems w/ Zillion SV TW

I am selling mine. Not sure what is rock solid about this reel - the whole gear side is plastic. Bought another SV103 and TD Zillion with couple of HLC spools instead.
by surge
Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:57 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Curado 200E vs Curado 200DHSV
Replies: 17
Views: 12191

Re: Curado 200E vs Curado 200DHSV

Has anyone ever had issues with the CU D series reels having the drag back off during a day of fishing? I've heard 3 different friends mentioning this happening to them. I've read this happening with Curado 300E. On one occasion this happened when fishing in the rain. So the drag could be failing w...
by surge
Sun Apr 30, 2017 6:40 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Problems w/ Zillion SV TW
Replies: 42
Views: 18635

Re: Problems w/ Zillion SV TW

My Zillion SV has handle back play. And too much plastic. When I first got it I was so glad to have several TD Zillions and SV103-s. These are quality Swiss watches while Zillion SV is a cheap replica. But it does cast well.
by surge
Sun Apr 30, 2017 6:25 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: School me on the topic of Shimano DC reels
Replies: 7
Views: 5545

Re: School me on the topic of Shimano DC reels

The older model, with the red spool. It is silver two tone. I'd skip that one, it's a hit or miss reel. I've seen videos of it casting a Sammy 80 meters yet mine can't distance cast worth a damn. The new 2017 Scorpion DC is a winner though( I have both), it can do everthing. That reel could have be...