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by IlliniDawg01
Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:43 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion sv TW 1000
Replies: 769
Views: 345089

Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Don't ask... Bitcoin is finally running again though at least.

Took the Zillion TW with me to Venice Louisiana earlier this fall on a Redfish trip. It put a whooping on some big bulls and didn't miss a beat.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2iaRUft7widJ51Qe8
by IlliniDawg01
Mon Apr 11, 2022 4:39 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa's new reel??
Replies: 70
Views: 16477

Re: Daiwa's new reel??

I agree with those that think the frame is based on the Steez A/SV TW.
by IlliniDawg01
Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:13 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Spool Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1969

Re: Spool Question

Most of the replacement spools with the narrower axles have slightly smaller spool pins also. It seems to make the spools have some ability to rotate forward and back a bit when the handle is held in place. Under load it doesn't make any difference, but it might about some users in slack line presen...
by IlliniDawg01
Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Project T 22: 2 new Tatulas
Replies: 154
Views: 40992

Re: Project T 22 #6: another Tatula

joekaz wrote:
Sat Feb 26, 2022 1:07 pm
Daiwa put out teaser vid titled "The future is coming. Are you ready? 03/04/2022" on their Facebook page. Just shows a dude in a tux, a briefcase, handcuffs, and a helicopter.
Interesting...
by IlliniDawg01
Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:06 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Googan Squad makes the best rods
Replies: 82
Views: 22518

Re: Googan Squad makes the best rods

No reason to hate. I enjoy a lot of the Googan Squad content. Some of it is intentionally silly, but a lot of it is better than the fishing shows I watched on TV growing up. It reminds me of growing up fishing with my friend and family and occasionally doing dumb things. I don't have much interest i...
by IlliniDawg01
Thu Dec 23, 2021 6:58 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Credit Card Compromised at TackleWarehouse
Replies: 27
Views: 17254

Re: TackleWarehouse leaked my Credit Card

I stopped worrying about my credit cards getting stolen years ago. Be sure to use an actual credit card and not a debit card and you are essentially free from risk. Any fraudulent purchases are guaranteed to be covered by the credit card company and refunded to your account. Usually, they catch them...
by IlliniDawg01
Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:24 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Aaron Martens passed away
Replies: 22
Views: 11178

Re: Aaron Martens passed away

He had the same kind of cancer my wife does. No cure. Very depressing. RIP to a legend.
by IlliniDawg01
Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:14 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: TD-Z Spool Options
Replies: 15
Views: 3764

Re: TD-Z Spool Options

The RCS 1012 & 1016 spools are good for that. The Zillion SV spool is good as well, as are the ZPI spools.
by IlliniDawg01
Sun Aug 22, 2021 5:52 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion SV TW Problem... Solved???
Replies: 59
Views: 13465

Re: Zillion SV TW Problem... Solved???

How tight do you have your spool tension set? Does adjusting it make any difference?
by IlliniDawg01
Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:06 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion sv TW 1000
Replies: 769
Views: 345089

Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Has everyone else received their Zillion preorders? I ordered a RH 7.1 in January from TT and still haven't got it.

DaveJ
by IlliniDawg01
Sat Jun 12, 2021 5:40 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Congrats Teal and wife
Replies: 11
Views: 4500

Re: Congrats Teal and wife

Congratulations Teal! I hope you find more time to fish than I have since the birth of my girls. :)
by IlliniDawg01
Tue Jun 01, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: New Daiwa reels
Replies: 19
Views: 10088

Re: New Daiwa reels

SSS wrote:
Mon May 31, 2021 8:48 pm
Just look at those plastic handle nut retainers. Wtf Daiwa.
The nut retainer on the Salamandura looks fine to me. I have plenty of other styles already.

DaveJ
by IlliniDawg01
Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:57 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: SV103 CS Legit or not?
Replies: 6
Views: 2166

Re: SV103 CS Legit or not?

So the real question is when does it show up for sale outside of aliexpress...I can live with the color until it gets a coat of alumahyde. The CS Reels are exclusive to the Chinese Market so the Alis, DHGate, BangGood, GearBest, and eBay are your best bets. Is customs still slow under the new admin...
by IlliniDawg01
Fri May 28, 2021 12:10 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Why do we care about guide insert?
Replies: 16
Views: 6418

Re: Why do we care about guide insert?

I've never had a problem with Alconite guides and can't justify the price jump to SiC or Torzite. In the small guides i use for casting rods my digital scale can't even register the weight difference of the entire set. For larger spinning rod sets there is a large difference in weight though.
by IlliniDawg01
Mon May 03, 2021 2:53 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Do you want Daiwa to keep on using the T-Wing on everything they release?
Replies: 14
Views: 3800

Re: Do you want Daiwa to keep on using the T-Wing on everything they release?

I like it on some reels, but it certainly has never been a reason that I bought a reel. I would rather have a slightly wider version of the OG TDZ/Zillion line guide that magically self centers.