Dink Whisperer wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:48 pm
AMMOGUY wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:32 pm
Dink Whisperer wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:08 pm
AMMOGUY wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:25 pm
Wanted to update this thread.
I just got my HD rigged up and took it for a spin. Mine “thunks” at the end of the cast too. It’s definitely odd. Had I not read this thread prior, I’d 100% think there was something wrong with it. I guess its just part of the inductor design, but it does sound kind of out of place on a “refined” reel.
Mine might tick slightly at the start of the cast too, but honestly, it’s hard to tell because my spool bearings definitely make some noise. I get a decent “zzzrrrrr” when casting a 3/8 jig. They’re not ceramics, but if I didn’t know better I’d think they were. Not super impressed with that.
I ended up sending mine back. I'm on the fence about trying another one. Like you, I'm not impressed by a reel in it's price range. I might try one more since I do like the looks a lot. If it clicks too then it has to be "normal".
Man it’s a beautiful reel. There’s a lot I like about it. I really really wanted this one to be “the one” that id swap several of my rigs to. I was planning on ordering another one right away for my frog rod.
But I don’t really get it. This was my venture into “real” Daiwas, and it’s not blowing my skirt up other than it’s looks. It’s really not even that smooth. Better than all my Tat platforms? Sure. Better than my buddies Tournament Pro that he got at academy for $110? Ehhh, I’m actually not sure.
I’m not giving up yet though. I actually have a US zillion G on the way. But if it doesn’t hit like it should, I’ll move on.
Let me be clear. This is a nice real. 99% of people would probably oooh and ahhh. I’m just picky. I’m a reel nerd. I had high (probably unreasonable) expectations. But the hype around the zillions had me hoping.
I couldn't agree with you more! I was hoping to get 3 to replace some 2020 Shimano Metaniums but man I don't think it's gonna happen. I had a few Tatulas that all ended up getting geary after a couple months. After that I didn't try Daiwa again until now.
I wanted this HD version due to more line capacity over the Metanium and the US Zillion also. Figured it would come in handy for frogs on my Expride. I'm all Shimano right now and just wanted to try something new.
Tats are, for the most part just mediocre utility reels IMO. You may get a great one, or you mat get a really bad one. I think the drivetrain / pinion design is poor at best. Although, one of the smoothest reels in my boat is a standard Tat 100HS. I have no idea why. That particular reel is just an outlier for some reason. All the tolerances and stars aligned I guess.
But I have a host of other Tats that are noisy, clunky, and geary. They function great, they cast pretty good. But I don’t care to listen to them anymore.
I have a Curado DC and an MGL 150 that are nice reels. Took two tries to get a smooth CDC, but the one I have now is pretty darn good (really not sure the Zillion is any “smoother” which is sad). The MGL 150 form factor is a home run IMO.
I haven’t ventured into “nice” Shimanos. Maybe sometime I will. But I’ve heard tales of some of those not staying smooth either. Heck, maybe I need to go Lews.
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I’m just drawn to Daiwas for some reason. Idk why.