I'm getting one of each ... 1016H and 1016SH They are in the back store of my local purveyor of fine tackle. Just waiting for me to pick them up this weekend. Will definitely keep them stock. The 80mm handle length does not bother me anymore. As a matter of fact, I recently swapped out the 80mm hand...

biggs wrote:I'm not worried either.

I'd have to give some serious thought to selling my Calcutta to fund one of these.

I can't compare it to the new Zillion unfortunately - I haven't held a new Zillion. There is a decent amount of plastic inside the new Steez but the G1 main drive gear and retrieve itself feel very very good to me. Not as refined as say a Daiwa J-Dream but close. The Steez SV TW G1 main gear has mi...

Not too much bling but just enough. Looks nice.

This is my favourite Alphas

Thanks for the input everyone. Here's another question - would the DX745 or 746 be a better option to cover BOTH flipping and frogs? Then buy the 746 and you will thank me It's a beast bust has a nice tip for throwing frogs I use the DX746 for frogging .... you will not regret. For flipping .... It...

John G wrote:Tape it

X100

389Maverick wrote:

Mang wrote:Do Goku next

I was thinking the obvious Darth Vader plot, but Goku could be fun

Unboxing by Yoda could be interesting.

I'm very impressed with this montage.

toddmc wrote:There is several old threads on the line forum discussing the pros and cons of different types of backing. Use the search window if you want more info.

Where is the fun in that .....
This gives us something to read and pass the time away.

Like Dexter said:

Dexter wrote:Spring fever in full bloom

cndbasshunter wrote:...anything you want to do you can use a conquest for.

Totally agree with this.

JerryC wrote:

smallykiller wrote:I agree the SS SV is great when the spool rotor isn't stuck out.

Used mine heavily last year, never had a problem..

The SS SV is my most used reel.
Never had one single problem all season long.

mark poulson wrote:Because crankbaits have a lot of surface area to catch the wind compared to their weight, I'd recommend a reel with externally adjustable brakes, so you can tune it easily for different cranks and different wind conditions.

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This reel is an OG Zillion with a Tatula handle set and state of the art cast control. That equals great ergonomics, quality, durability and a refined cast control system that helps with light lures and wind issues. It's tight, fluid, connected and out casts my OG Zillion with 3/8 plus and it smoke...

biggs wrote:Congrats!
Size comfirmation and comparison pictures would be greatly appreciated.

I was close to ordering one last night.

Mine is in the wishlist.