Okumura's Deps ZDV 100H! (at last)

MontaKen · Post by **MontaKen** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 1:23 am

Nice reel Bert!!

Boonethelunkerlander · Post by **Boonethelunkerlander** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:14 am

ok i am really goin to show my lack of knowledge here....what is "deps" or who is "deps" im on a learning spree now

Post by **Cal** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:39 am

Boonethelunkerlander wrote:ok i am really goin to show my lack of knowledge here....what is "deps" or who is "deps" im on a learning spree now

http://www.depsweb.co.jp/index2.html

Fishingboy · Post by **Fishingboy** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:20 am

MontaKen wrote:Nice reel Bert!!

Oh btw, the reason i fell for this reel was because you had posted a picture of the Okumura Zillion some months ago

. I had sleepless nights after seing "that" picture. Now, the monkey as been finally laid to rest, for the time being

ok i am really goin to show my lack of knowledge here....what is "deps" or who is "deps" im on a learning spree now

Deps is basically a Japanese bass lure company, and K. Okumura is the founder. Kind of like Yuki Ito of Megabass.

Ytsejam · Post by **Ytsejam** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:22 am

One thing i like to know: Is it saltwater safe?

Thanks

matrix · Post by **matrix** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:08 am

Pretty sure its a fresh only reel, unfortunately

GamblerHydra · Post by **GamblerHydra** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:33 am

There are more differences in this reel than just the braking over a stock Zillion.

230g
11 BB 1RB
16lb 100m
6,3: 1
Drag 6kg
super duralmin spool
MagForceV

I am pretty sure I tranlsated that it was 90MM handle modified down to 74mm

upgraded gears, high intensity C6191 special alloy, this is the material used in the Zaltiga gearing.

Strongest gearing in a Daiwa baitcaster to date.

Fishingboy · Post by **Fishingboy** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 3:19 pm

Tried the reel today and I was pretty impressed. As i'm used to Pixies, this is something rather different to me. It's build rock solid. it's a bad boy reel with shear power. Spool rotation isn't as free as the pixy or alphas. I was casting 1/4OZ spinnerbaits into cover with 20lb PPro. the stock drag is very strong (never tested the actual rating on scales). strangely, the 74mm handle felt rather comfortable. I felt that it's performance could have been better if it were to be tuned by D.R.

. I wish I could draw some comparison with that of a stock Zillion. but sadly, I've never owned a stock Zillion and can't make any further comparisons.

ShoreBound · Post by **ShoreBound** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:12 pm

I have a stock domestic Zillion. Send that one to me and I'll make a comparison

Boonethelunkerlander · Post by **Boonethelunkerlander** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:12 pm

i understand now....thanks very much...also nice reel

Ytsejam · Post by **Ytsejam** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 4:01 am

matrix wrote:Pretty sure its a fresh only reel, unfortunately

Can't anyone else confirm this? No offense, I might be laying my hands on a lefty tomorrow..

matrix · Post by **matrix** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 4:27 am

Ytsejam wrote:
matrix wrote:Pretty sure its a fresh only reel, unfortunately
Can't anyone else confirm this? No offense, I might be laying my hands on a lefty tomorrow..

None taken dude

Fishingboy · Post by **Fishingboy** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 4:31 am

Pretty sure it's only for FW use only, as it say on the user guide manual

Ytsejam · Post by **Ytsejam** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:33 am

Darn, guess i have to wait for the Zillion HLC. Thanks everyone

Fishingboy · Post by **Fishingboy** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:36 am

Ytsejam wrote:Darn, guess i have to wait for the Zillion HLC. Thanks everyone

Hmmm...

. Again, if my memory serves me correct, the HLC is also a FW specific reel. If the ZDV is available, i suggest that you grab one as they are very limited. one way to solve your problem is not to fish saltwater and move to freshwater instead

for saltwater, the Calcuttas are way better. that's my take.

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