If you could only have one?

olds350ho · Post by **olds350ho** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:28 pm

What do you like or dislike about the two? I love my TD-Zs, I think they are the best, but I have not fished the steez yet, so Iam hopeing to get some imput about the two.

Post by **Nitroman77** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:34 pm

Reg TD-Z or a Pimped TD-Z which would fall into the same price range as the steez?

backcast · Post by **backcast** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:22 pm

Have four TD-Z's (three regular 103H's and one 103P), and 2 Steez (one JDM and one US). All are great reels. When I bought the the first Steez my first impression was not good. After one fishing trip was thinking about selling it and thought the TD-Z might have been better.

At this time I only had 2 TD-Z's and thought the best thing about the Steez was how it had caused price of the TD-Z to plummet. That is when I picked up the other two Z's.

After second trip, I started to have serious second thoughts about the Steez. Almost immediately began to realize what an outstanding reel it is. As much as I appreciate the Z's, and never expect to part with them, the Steez is just a superior reel. It clearly out casts my Z's, all of which have Boca or ZPI bearings (Steez bearings are stock). It is noticably lighter than even the Z's, yet feels stronger. It just excells.

Can not compare to custom Z's as Skeeter mentioned, but I am sold on the Steez. I did try a Calais DC and liked the performance / quality, but did not like the weight. Sold it after 3 months and bought the second Steez with no regrets, and I am not anal about Shimano or Daiwa. Equal respect for both.

tonym · Post by **tonym** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:10 pm

olds350ho wrote:What do you like or dislike about the two? I love my TD-Zs, I think they are the best, but I have not fished the steez yet, so Iam hopeing to get some imput about the two.

I'll have to vote pimped TD-Z as I don't own a Steez... yet

Oolie · Post by **Oolie** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:16 pm

does the ito fall under the tdz category for this poll?

dragon1 · Post by **dragon1** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:43 pm

Steez for me unless it is a TDZ Type R or R + or Ito.

Honestly, right now, the Zillion HLC is higher on my list than any of the aforementioned reels including the venerable Ito.

OhioChamp183 · Post by **OhioChamp183** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:33 am

Absolutely LOVE my "somewhat" souped up TDZ's, but never owned a Steez (YET!)

I know that damn monkey's gunna be knocking at my door anytime now, and I KNOW he's gunna have a package with a Steez in it for me!

I think I'll resist the temptation though.

Post by **Cal** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:18 am

dragon1 wrote:Steez for me unless it is a TDZ Type R or R + or Ito.

Guys... the Steez IS the TDZ TypeR+ but lighter and with a better drag.

frogpond11 · Post by **frogpond11** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:20 am

I'd take the Steez, so I could sell it, buy a Calais, and use the extra money to stock up on some nice baits/line for the upcoming tournament season..

Justin

dragon1 · Post by **dragon1** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:20 am

Yes Cal, that is technically correct...

Except for the availability/ubiquity factor.

Vladimir_Kazan · Post by **Vladimir_Kazan** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:27 am

I in severe thoughtfulness... How I can help you dear to upgrade your arsenals?
Well, I can purchase from you one more of this bygones... even TD-Z105H. Well, two - but no more! Who will offer faster and on the best conditions one reel, to him I shall help... Well, may be two.
(Oh, my kindness...)

dragon1 · Post by **dragon1** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:31 am

Hey Justin,

If you get ahold of a Steez, you may have a hard time letting it go for a Calais...totally diff reels.

I understand of course that you prefer the feel/weight/design of Shimano over Daiwa and the Calais is still a high standard for not only Shimano but the market as well.

BUT...don't under-estimate the power of the DARK SIDE!

Post by **Cal** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:32 am

dragon1 wrote:Except for the availability/ubiquity factor.

Well, that goes without saying

But actually, my comment was for those who are talking about buying a TD-Z and souping it up. The Steez is already that reel - out of the box.

Post by **Nitroman77** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:36 am

Given the 2 I said Steez.

phatbass · Post by **phatbass** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:23 pm

I like the steez so much,that I sold a new in box typeR+ to buy another steez.