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Cal
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by Cal Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:30 am
So much Hype - The Beast that is the Daiwa Zillion 2021
Introduction: Daiwa gets things started in 2021 with the launch of their new Zillion SV TW, a much anticipated complete overhaul of their Zillion Series. This new reel comes with a ton of "Hyper" marketed features and we take a deep dive into the reel's new design and performance to see if just how well the new reel stands up to all the hype.
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http://www.tackletour.com/reviewdaiwazillionsvtwg.html Cal, Managing Editor"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
joekaz
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by joekaz Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:32 am
Are the handle knobs the same size on both reels?
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by Cal Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:17 am
joekaz wrote: ↑ Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:32 am
Are the handle knobs the same size on both reels?
Handle length on the models we have are the same but the US model knobs are about 25% larger... specifically longer and a little wider at the end on the US model.
Cal, Managing Editor"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
BRONZEBACK32
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by BRONZEBACK32 Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:14 am
I wonder why there is a Made in Japan model and a Made in Thailand model???
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by Johnny A Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:48 am
Just placed an order for the JDM version. You boys are starting to cost me money again!
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by Cal Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:34 pm
Johnny A wrote: ↑ Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:48 am
Just placed an order for the JDM version. You boys are starting to cost me money again!
Every quarter Johnny... every quarter
Cal, Managing Editor"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
joekaz
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by joekaz Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:48 pm
Cal wrote: ↑ Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:17 am
joekaz wrote: ↑ Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:32 am
Are the handle knobs the same size on both reels?
Handle length on the models we have are the same but the US model knobs are about 25% larger... specifically longer and a little wider at the end on the US model.
Sweet!
IlliniDawg01
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by IlliniDawg01 Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:19 pm
I can't wait to get mine from TTT. I hope I actually get to go fishing a couple times this year.
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by Hogsticker2 Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:11 pm
This was a good read. I enjoyed it
CFDoc
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by CFDoc Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:21 am
Did y’all happen to try to do a gear swap between the two models?
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by Johnny A Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:20 pm
Cal wrote: ↑ Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:34 pm
Johnny A wrote: ↑ Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:48 am
Just placed an order for the JDM version. You boys are starting to cost me money again!
Every quarter Johnny... every quarter
I was able to take it out for a while today, it’s some piece of machinery.
