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My First TD-Z

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:57 am
by papabassin
My recently acquired mint TD-Z 103ML. Thanks again, Ryan (Teal101)!

When I started my journey for my first TD-Z, I always kind of thought I'd acquire a beater TD-Z, get a fancy paint job for it & just tune it up a little. Then Ryan put this beauty in front of my face...She was just too damn gorgeous to paint. But rest assured, she still got sent off for some new bling and a performance boost!

Special thanks goes out to Gary from The Tackle Trap (Bronzefly) for helping me make both cosmetic and performance decisions. As always, fantastic to work with. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out. So Fresh, So Clean!

Here is a list of the upgrades:
Supertuned by Bryan (PikeRoadBassn)
7:1 Brass Gears
High Speed Level Wind
92mm ZPI Swept Carbon Fiber Handle
RCS I-Shape Cork Knobs
Zillion Type R Drag Star
Steez 103HA Spool (R+ Inductor)
ZPI Spool Bearings
Carbontex Drag

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Re: My First TD-Z

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:39 pm
by Teal101
Excellent, glad that beauty landed in the right hands. That should be a stellar piece to fish.

IlliniDawg01

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:46 pm
by IlliniDawg01
I'm super jealous that you lefties can put 7.1 ratio gears in your TD-Zs. Very nice looking reel.

DaveJ

Re: My First TD-Z

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:49 pm
by Mike and Pike
Nicely done.

Re: My First TD-Z

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:38 pm
by Eric Walsh
That's a beaut for sure! I don't think Z's will ever go out of style, congrats! =D> =D> =D>

Re: My First TD-Z

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:08 pm
by bassasaurus
Great looking reel! What rod is it going on?

Re: My First TD-Z

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:56 pm
by LgMouthGambler
DAAAAAYUUUUUUM!!!! :shock:

Re: My First TD-Z

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 3:18 am
by papabassin
Thanks guys!
bassasaurus wrote:Great looking reel! What rod is it going on?
X7 Super Eiger (2015)

Re: IlliniDawg01

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 3:29 am
by toddmc
IlliniDawg01 wrote:I'm super jealous that you lefties can put 7.1 ratio gears in your TD-Zs. Very nice looking reel.

DaveJ
Doesn't that piss you off. I want the 7.1 for one of my Fuego's.

Re: My First TD-Z

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 3:54 am
by Fishing4Fun
Nice first TDZ! That one really looks sharp 8-)

Re: My First TD-Z

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:39 am
by Good351
Very nice!! Lots of love for the TDZ!!

Re: My First TD-Z

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:26 am
by Nicky
Beautiful reel !!!!

Re: My First TD-Z

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 11:38 pm
by BigG
Nice, but I hate you left handers with your 7.1 gears. :lol:

Re: My First TD-Z

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:57 am
by MINES
reel looks damn SWEET!

Re: My First TD-Z

Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:25 am
by bronzefly
This reel looks even better in person! Thank you for the opportunity to use some creative license in putting together something special for you. Great rod pairing for such an amazing piece, enjoy that fantastic combo!!