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by IlliniDawg01
Fri Apr 30, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion sv TW 1000
Replies: 769
Views: 368035

Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Regreasing the main great after letting the reel dry out isn't that difficult. Remove the the retainer screw and handle nut. Take off the handle and unscrew the drag star. Remove 3 small screws then carefully remove the handle side plate. Let it dry out. Use a small nylon paint brush or tooth picks ...
by IlliniDawg01
Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:38 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: My Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL finally came.
Replies: 7
Views: 3043

Re: My Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL finally came.

Has anyone tried to remove those orange rings and install the normal 34mm spool in these? There's a few post about it, simple task just take your time. If you don't care to reuse it then even easier :lol: I might want to reuse them. Just not a fan of the 30-32mm spools the CT reels are using. Way b...
by IlliniDawg01
Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: EWG hooks
Replies: 9
Views: 3664

Re: EWG hooks

I like the Mustad Ultrapoint and VMC bigger/heavier hooks and the Fusion19 line for finesse hooks. I hate Trokars. They tear up plastics like you said and worse yet they cut such huge holes in fishes' mouths that you lose more fish. Might as well be fishing a barbless hook.
by IlliniDawg01
Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:27 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Just my thoughts
Replies: 7
Views: 2985

Re: Just my thoughts

I got a couple TDZ 105 spools recently I think with a great condition TDZ I couldn't pass up. Will have to try one in my Steez that I don't use much.
by IlliniDawg01
Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:24 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New Steez A TW HLC
Replies: 74
Views: 27763

Re: New Steez A TW HLC

Does this reel have brass gears or are they aluminum like the regular Steez A? Do you think this reel is a good selection for Alabama rigs? Will this reel fit a regular Steez A spool? Since this reel has a 36mm diameter spool, the regular Steez A spool (and other 34mm spools) will fit, but have 1mm...
by IlliniDawg01
Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:38 pm
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Just my thoughts
Replies: 7
Views: 2985

Re: Just my thoughts

Are the Steez Limited magnets different than the OG Steez?

DaveJ
by IlliniDawg01
Tue Mar 23, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion sv TW 1000
Replies: 769
Views: 368035

Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Loafer wrote:
Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:33 pm
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by IlliniDawg01
Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:07 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Cal's Grease and gears/bearings
Replies: 2
Views: 1727

Re: Cal's Grease and gears/bearings

I brush a liberal amount on the main drive gear and just let that coat the pinion. I don't grease or oil non-spool bearings, but my reels get minimal use. I brush a liberal amount on the drag disks. I also brush a thin coat of grease on the level wind track.
by IlliniDawg01
Sun Mar 14, 2021 6:13 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!
Replies: 19
Views: 9062

Re: Braid direct to BFS Spools (other) VOTE!

I have started tying direct to spool using this great knot (or solution): https://youtu.be/1QirU7zw6Bw Does not slip and is tight as.... That is what I use without the half hitches. I normally go around the spool twice prior to making the Arbor knot. Doesn't seem to slip. I'll try adding those half...
by IlliniDawg01
Sun Mar 14, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: What do you use to seal cork handles?
Replies: 10
Views: 4009

Re: What do you use to seal cork handles?

I use a thin layer of this rod varnish. It dries with a bit of texture so the cork stays grippy.

http://www.anglersworkshop.com/RodDance ... od-Varnish
by IlliniDawg01
Sun Mar 14, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa Zillion Type R drive shaft
Replies: 6
Views: 2426

Re: Daiwa Zillion Type R drive shaft

I want to say OG Steez crank shafts will work also, but it has been years since I tried one, so I might be mistaken. If you have one you can try and see. I might have needed to take out dragstar washer to get proper drag range.
by IlliniDawg01
Sun Mar 14, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Megabass Reels - No More? ... AGS rods?
Replies: 9
Views: 3643

Re: Megabass Reels - No More? ... AGS rods?

Weird. This is the first I had heard of the Rhodium reels as well. I would have expected them to tune the TW Steez reels or even the Zillion rather than the standard Tatula CTSV.
by IlliniDawg01
Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:19 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion sv TW 1000
Replies: 769
Views: 368035

Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Have the Tackle Trap presales started shipping yet?

DaveJ
by IlliniDawg01
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:26 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Would This Baitcast Rod Work for BFS?
Replies: 4
Views: 1794

Re: Would This Baitcast Rod Work for BFS?

Yep, should be great for small cranks and surface treble baits.