Steez A with TD-Z 103 spool
Steez A with TD-Z 103 spool
I don't know if it's me, but this combo is a nightmare to use for some reason. Have it setup with 40lb braid for a swim jig rig in the grass, and I've backlashed it to the point of cutting out line the last three times on the water . Now, I am no pro, but I don't backlash reels very often, so I assuming this is just not a good combo of reel/magnet setup/spool, or maybe I just have something amiss in the reel setup, but I am going to have to change that spool out for something else. Usually a big TD-Z 100/103/R+ spool fan, but for whatever reason it's just not working for me in the Steez A. Might switch to a Zillion SV, or more likely a RC-001
Anyone else throwing a TD-Z 103 spool (yellow inductor) in a Steez A and seem similar results?
Anyone else throwing a TD-Z 103 spool (yellow inductor) in a Steez A and seem similar results?
Re: Steez A with TD-Z 103 spool
When I had a Steez A LH for a few months, I dropped in a TD-ito Type R spool and I think it was a slightly better option than the factory spool for baits sub 3/8, but honestly it did not outperform the G1 Zillion SV spool. I don't have the ZPI M spool, but I hear it is magical in the Steez A with braid. I do have a Morethan 1000 PE SV 8.6 on the way, so I will try installing the ZPI PG spool in it to see how it performs, along with a Type R+.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Re: Steez A with TD-Z 103 spool
I put the RC001 spool in, and it drags a bit...ie when you reel the handle you can hear/feel the side of the spool dragging on the sideplate. Brakes are set to 0, so not sure if just a tolerance issue, as it should fit with no issues. Anyway, I also have some TD-Z Type R and R+ spools, and several Zillion SV spools. I'll toss the Zillion SV spool and try it out...
Re: Steez A with TD-Z 103 spool
I've heard that when you take the spool out the new Zillion 1000 that it performs better or is faster in the Steez SV TW. Assuming the Steez A and Steez SV TW have the same magnets then that would make the Steez A a weaker magnet or long cast (magnets further away) reel than a Zillion 1000. I know TD-Z magnets are decently strong but far away from the spool similar to a T3 Magforce 3D set to Long Cast mode. The OG Steez and SS reels have super weak magnets and are on the bottom of the magnet strength spectrum.
Something like:
Past two zillions
Steez TW reels
TD-Z
OG Steez
From strongest to weakest magnets. Not sure where the Ryoga 1016 fits in. I only have a LIN10 and its on the stronger side.
I still use the OG weak sauce magnet reels and I like the old ZPI spools and 1010 spools in them but have to avoid the R+ or Ray's Long Cast fixed inductors because they are too fast in those reels.
Something like:
Past two zillions
Steez TW reels
TD-Z
OG Steez
From strongest to weakest magnets. Not sure where the Ryoga 1016 fits in. I only have a LIN10 and its on the stronger side.
I still use the OG weak sauce magnet reels and I like the old ZPI spools and 1010 spools in them but have to avoid the R+ or Ray's Long Cast fixed inductors because they are too fast in those reels.
Re: Steez A with TD-Z 103 spool
Well I rolled with the Zillion G1 SV spool today, it was like throwing through molasses lol. I guess I am used to R/R+ spools/tuning, so that SV spool really limits casting in the Steez A. Had to basically drop the dial to 0 to get any sort of decent casting distance, and the spool could get a bit fluffy peeling off line. I think I will double check bearings and/or maybe put that R+ spool I have in it, or try to sort out what's going on with the rc001.
Re: Steez A with TD-Z 103 spool
I have a steez A with a morethan PE 1000 spool on my frog rod and its accurate as all get out.. now im throwing frogs so they are rather heavy but i have to throttle back. in my other steez a tuned by Ian with the german bearings he sourced that thing flat out cast. I've never used a 103 spool, never had a reason to but I have tried PG, M, 1010, G1 spools and not have had any issues like you are describing with the 103 spool.
May i ask what were you looking to get with the 103 spool? I only ask because there maybe better options out there
May i ask what were you looking to get with the 103 spool? I only ask because there maybe better options out there
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Re: Steez A with TD-Z 103 spool
Make sure to tinker with the "no adjust" tension knob and loosen it a bit as well.78Staff wrote: ↑Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:46 pmWell I rolled with the Zillion G1 SV spool today, it was like throwing through molasses lol. I guess I am used to R/R+ spools/tuning, so that SV spool really limits casting in the Steez A. Had to basically drop the dial to 0 to get any sort of decent casting distance, and the spool could get a bit fluffy peeling off line. I think I will double check bearings and/or maybe put that R+ spool I have in it, or try to sort out what's going on with the rc001.
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