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Not Built to Suffer Fools Gladly : Daiwa's Z200/Z2020

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Not Built to Suffer Fools Gladly : Daiwa's Z200/Z2020 Platform

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Introduction: When you think of Daiwa and their lineup of low profile baitcasting reels, what adjectives to mind? Small? Light? Expensive? Progressive? Remember, this is the company that brought us the legendary TDZ, introduced swept back handles, twitching bars, and the T-Wing line guide. Of course, they also build very big and robust products like their Saltiga saltwater series reels and the heralded Ryoga/Pluton. But ever since the advent of tossing big baits for bass, there's been a void in Daiwa's reel lineup. Where's the low profile baitcaster for tossing big baits?

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Re: Not Built to Suffer Fools Gladly : Daiwa's Z200/Z2020

Post by Tokugawa »

=D> =D> Excellent work on ferreting out the differences between the Z200 and the Z2020.

The reel is incredible...and is everything a little Daiwa would like to grow up to be someday.
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Re: Not Built to Suffer Fools Gladly : Daiwa's Z200/Z2020

Post by mmasturgeon »

Yes!!! I have to agree excellent review… I just got my 2020SHL and its freakin incredible; I will be getting another one shortly.
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Re: Not Built to Suffer Fools Gladly : Daiwa's Z200/Z2020

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Another great review, my Z might be my favorite reel.
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Re: Not Built to Suffer Fools Gladly : Daiwa's Z200/Z2020

Post by GARRIGA »

It's about time. Lol

The one gripe most have is the lack of 5:1 as offered in the Pluton/Ryoga. If intended to throw big baits then you need power to pull them back. Hopefully 2012 is the year something gets done about that.

Also, any disadvantages seen to having a big bait reel without a synchronized level wind? I haven't encountered any yet but often a topic discussed.

Excellent review. :)
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Re: Not Built to Suffer Fools Gladly : Daiwa's Z200/Z2020

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i love my z2020shl
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Excellent review. Anticipated well questions prospective purchasers might have, and went the extra mile--weighing, measuring, even measuring the amount of identical line each reel would hold. Only on Tackle Tour can one find that degree of thoroughness!
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Re: Not Built to Suffer Fools Gladly : Daiwa's Z200/Z2020

Post by Richieg »

Hi,

Just wondering what kind in line you were using in the test? I think it was braid, but not sure. I've been using 50lb FX2 Sunline. It's about the same size as 40lb. Daiwa braid (.31) I bought it becasue it stacks so well on the spool and doesn't need backing. I think it's a great reel, but I like the Steez better. If you're using a big swimbaits or heavier lures, the Z200 is the better choice, but for all around Bass fishing the Steez seems to be a better fit for me.
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Post by dragon1 »

You can use any line size upwards of 65-80lb braid on the Z...I don't think you want to go under 12-15lb mono on it though. I generally have 50lb braid or 15lb - 17lb CXX on mine.

BTW, comparing Z vs Steez is apples to oranges.
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Re: Not Built to Suffer Fools Gladly : Daiwa's Z200/Z2020

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Power vs finesse should not be in the same thread. Lol
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