Deps DR-100ZX Question

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Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by bnl » Sat Dec 14, 2013 1:38 am

I picked up a Deps DR-100ZX and I have a question about modifying this reel.

I don't know anything about modifying the internal workings of reels, so this may be a dumb question... Can you modify the drag system of this reel to make it a standard adjustable drag?

I will definitely find uses for the reel as is with the locked down drag. But I think it could be great to have the ability to convert it to give the reel more flexibility.

Any input on this modification topic would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by xxlbass » Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:12 pm

leave as be ;) could turn into nightmare....design is for heavy cover fishing. I have a couple of them, perfect for flippin' and froggin' The perfect match is the Roman made things model.
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by zenbassr » Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:49 pm

bnl wrote:Any input on this modification topic would be greatly appreciated.
post up a pic of the schematics, that should be enough to provide an answer...
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by bronzefly » Tue Dec 17, 2013 12:19 pm

I've wondered if a drag adjustment mod could be easily done, but I bought it knowing it was locked and have fished it according to it's design. Even if I could, I wouldn't on this one...
xxlbass wrote:The perfect match is the Roman made things model.


Very nice pairing I'm sure =D>

I've paired the DR-100ZXL with the Evergreen Kaleido Inspirare Super Stallion Black and it's lovely on that rod as well 8-)
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by GARRIGA » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:20 pm

I have a question from a different angle. How do you take a Zillion and swap the drags for the locked ZX?
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by hoohoorjoo » Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:34 pm

GARRIGA wrote:I have a question from a different angle. How do you take a Zillion and swap the drags for the locked ZX?
I think you'd have to swap the entire gear sets between the 2 reels, but I need to see the schematics to be sure.
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by hoohoorjoo » Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:34 pm

GARRIGA wrote:I have a question from a different angle. How do you take a Zillion and swap the drags for the locked ZX?
I think you'd have to swap the entire gear sets between the 2 reels, but I need to see the schematics to be sure.
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by hoohoorjoo » Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:34 pm

GARRIGA wrote:I have a question from a different angle. How do you take a Zillion and swap the drags for the locked ZX?
I think you'd have to swap the entire gear sets between the 2 reels, but I need to see the schematics to be sure.
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by BigG » Sat Oct 17, 2015 4:28 am

I really think I need one of these for my SRD, punching grass on Guntersville. Don't need no stinking drag.
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by Rarebreed » Sat Oct 17, 2015 5:15 am

BigG wrote:I really think I need one of these for my SRD, punching grass on Guntersville. Don't need no stinking drag.

I've been eyeing this reel for punching too... But if there was a way to convert a regular Zillion, I'd be all in!
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by BigG » Sat Oct 17, 2015 5:37 am

Rarebreed wrote:
BigG wrote:I really think I need one of these for my SRD, punching grass on Guntersville. Don't need no stinking drag.

I've been eyeing this reel for punching too... But if there was a way to convert a regular Zillion, I'd be all in!
I've been tightening drags all the way down on Zillions for years and there isn't much left. I just really want a Deps DR-100ZX.
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by GARRIGA » Sat Oct 17, 2015 6:23 am

Dam old thread. Lol.

Did this reel ever come out and is it still in production?
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by Rarebreed » Sat Oct 17, 2015 10:01 am

Yea, it came out, you can buy it from Japan.
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by maxpowers » Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:28 am

Yup. I have two, love them both. I use one for frogging and one for heavy cover pitch/flip
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Re: Deps DR-100ZX Question

Post by GARRIGA » Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:44 pm

No crazy about the 7.9-1. Reason I'd rather just do a convention.
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