Looks to me Shimano is just releasing the USDM spec reel in Japan and giving it a new name?

This is pretty wild, not sure about it either. A little too much going on for me. I fish so I can get away from phones and computers lol. On the other hand, for those that have been asking for a new Z it seems like its finally here. Looks based off of or very similar to the old frame/body.

Anyone own one of these rods? I looked into them in the past and searched on here but it seemed like they never garnered much interest. I picked up the 168L+ BFS center cut 2pc rod last week and got to use it this past Sunday. I was pretty impressed with the taper and sensitivity of the rod. Very l...

Anyone own one of these rods? I looked into them in the past and searched on here but it seemed like they never garnered much interest. I picked up the 168L+ BFS center cut 2pc rod last week and got to use it this past Sunday. I was pretty impressed with the taper and sensitivity of the rod. Very l...

Plus the hood/thumb rest on the Zillion is made out of plastic or graphite.

I still want to get one, but my God they look so bad. That dial is the most gaudy awful design. I could get over it, but compared to say a Bantam, Metanim, etc. the Aldebaran looks like it is made by a different company. I even considered a 2018 Aldebaran 30 MGL instead of the new one. My MGL30 wit...

Not sure what browser everyone is using but some parts of the translation on mine were . Sounds like a must have

Tbh the palming is a preference. They're both pretty small and comfy to palm. But i am not too sure where's the sharp edge on the zillion, tho. Thought it was just me, I feel that edge too depending on how I grip the reel and which rod. It's the edge of the indent behind the dial that comes to a po...

Have seen and heard a lot of people switching from their Mets to the new Zillion. Even tho the Metanium is more expensive, the zillion has a lot of advantages over it. 1. Plastic side plate and top makes this a perfect reel for cold weather. 2. Aluminum frame and handle side plates makes it salt wa...

Have seen and heard a lot of people switching from their Mets to the new Zillion. Even tho the Metanium is more expensive, the zillion has a lot of advantages over it. 1. Plastic side plate and top makes this a perfect reel for cold weather. 2. Aluminum frame and handle side plates makes it salt wa...

I like the worms from Xcite baits. Definitely worth checking out IMO.

Think it is a Tat 103SV with a shallower spool and upgraded components.

Can also take a look at the RS Stallion Limited, it would fit in between the Cougar and Dire Wolf.

How does the trigger feel? It looks similar to the Megabass P5s which aren't a good fit for my hands

hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑

Wed May 11, 2022 7:56 pm

i_am_R2 wrote: ↑

Wed May 11, 2022 7:46 pm

Does the brake dial get in the way or irritate your fingers when palming?

It hasn't bothered my hand at all.

Thanks! That's good to hear.