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by johns
Mon Jul 25, 2022 2:03 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: og zillion type R vs the new zillion G
Replies: 5
Views: 1202

Re: og zillion type R vs the new zillion G

dragon1 wrote:
Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:35 am
What type line are you using on the Zillion Type R?
40 lb power pro super slick
by johns
Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: og zillion type R vs the new zillion G
Replies: 5
Views: 1202

og zillion type R vs the new zillion G

For those who have both which reel is better at bombing 1 oz plus top water lures. I have been using the zillion type r for bombing a buzz jet at night to cover water on shallow flats. Every once in a while I get a back lash. Which reel would cast 1 oz lures the best. thanks john
by johns
Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:28 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Tackle Trap Reel Repair
Replies: 10
Views: 3451

Re: Tackle Trap Reel Repair

if you check their web site under reel repair it gives an estimated time for them to be repaired. I have used them a couple of times and it usually a bit longer. It was worth the wait. Waiting for parts now a days can be a problem for all industries.
by johns
Mon May 24, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: steeze sv tw 6.3
Replies: 2
Views: 1179

steeze sv tw 6.3

I bought this reel used about 18 months ago from a board member. It came spooled with new 16 lb sniper and a tatula handle. After 20 years of using braid I couldnt get used to the stretch, coils and lack of feel so I switched to 30lb super slick ver.2 power pro. Used it mostly for throwing smaller s...
by johns
Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Zoom Trick Worm Texas Style
Replies: 9
Views: 3205

Re: Zoom Trick Worm Texas Style

I fish the Zoom trick worm weightless using different size hooks for different rates of fall and depth. Usually a 1/0 to a 4/0 ewg hook , but mostly a 2/0. You wouldnt think so but the size hook also effects the casting distance.
by johns
Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:40 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: top water rod for 1 oz +/- baits
Replies: 8
Views: 2673

Re: top water rod for 1 oz +/- baits

you guys have expensive tastes :lol: . I should have put in a price range which would be under 300.00. Right now I'm using a cumarra 7'11" mhxf which when I bought it I thought it was the reaction series. Over all a great rod but I think I need something a little more moderate. thanks again
by johns
Tue Jan 05, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: top water rod for 1 oz +/- baits
Replies: 8
Views: 2673

top water rod for 1 oz +/- baits

Looking for a rod for 1 oz topwater baits (buzzjets, i-louds, i-jack, whopper ploppers, etc.). I mostly fish large shallow flats at night so I need to bomb it out there and be sensitive enough to feel the action of the lure and any weeds that it may catch. The reel will be a zillion type-r spooled w...
by johns
Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:16 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Board Sponsor Shout Out ...
Replies: 4
Views: 4467

Re: Board Sponsor Shout Out ...

same here...ordered mon and received it on thurs
by johns
Sat Jun 20, 2020 1:37 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Zillion type-R problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2726

Re: Zillion type-R problem

Thanks for the replies. Sounds much better than a total replacement of the gears which I was thinking it might be.
by johns
Thu Jun 18, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Zillion type-R problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2726

Zillion type-R problem

Was out fishing early this morning casting with my Zillion type-R. On about the 5th cast the reel wouldnt engage and there was just a clicking sound when turning the handle and the spool wouldnt turn. The line guide moved back and forth normally. Other than taking out the spool and oiling the spool ...
by johns
Sat Jun 13, 2020 11:33 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: 50lb Braid For Swimbait Fishing?
Replies: 5
Views: 4689

Re: 50lb Braid For Swimbait Fishing?

I use 65 lb test original pp. 50 works fine but every once in a while you might get that dreaded backlash and the line snaps. Never had a problem since switching to the 65 and also get fewer backlashes. Usually I'm fishing around weeds and mostly at night. One thing I noticed when throwing heavier b...
by johns
Mon May 04, 2020 12:37 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Who has the lowest serial 50th Zillion?
Replies: 23
Views: 16687

Re: Who has the lowest serial 50th Zillion?

0505 for me
by johns
Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: tsi 321
Replies: 27
Views: 16215

tsi 321

Did a search and couldnt find anything for quite a while on 321 for spool bearings and level wind. For those that use it do you still like it? How long does it last or does it last longer than oil? Can you put oil on top of it after it has been used for a while? I only fish fresh water but it is usu...
by johns
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:06 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: High speed gearing for Daiwa cvz 203
Replies: 2
Views: 4353

Re: High speed gearing for Daiwa cvz 203

Maybe not??? I have the millionaire cvz 203 which I plan to send in for service soon. Other than the drag are there any other upgrades that I should consider?? thanks
by johns
Fri Sep 06, 2019 3:00 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: handle zillion type r
Replies: 7
Views: 6085

Re: handle zillion type r

thanks