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Anyone out there been using a JDM Zillion 1000? I've never used an aluminum geared reel, but was interested in this reel.
I'd be using it for jig and t rig fishing primarily. Thanks.

I was just cleaning a Curado 70 MGL and appreciating how nice it was. Then I remembered how so many people were complaining about how they looked when they came out. I always found it to be a great looking reel, not much different that the Curado K. Not sure why so many people didn't like the looks ...

Usually says on the schematic "non user replaceable sool pin" or something to that degree... One of 2 ways. Remove the spool bearing shield and blast out inside crud Or remove the pin and do it properly. Just be mindful of the pin and its reinsertion (a little oil helps prevent galling). The spring...

Hello I recently bought a 2020 Met MGL, and love it 100%. I have a bunch of Daiwa Tatula sv tw 2017 and newer one that are fantastic reels, I have zero issues with them. I'm an only use Daiwa, and Shimano reels person, and was wondering what would be the Daiwa equal to the Met MGL 2020? Define ‘equ...

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I recently bought a 2020 Met MGL, and love it 100%. I have a bunch of Daiwa Tatula sv tw 2017 and newer one that are fantastic reels, I have zero issues with them. I'm an only use Daiwa, and Shimano reels person, and was wondering what would be the Daiwa equal to the Met MGL 2020?

I got my warranty replacement today. They replaced my 6'8MLMF (ZDS268ML) with the new 6'9MLF (ZDS69MLA). The new 6'9 has to be a different blank entirely. It doesn't feel nearly as whippy, it's a bit stiffer and is probably more for jigs/worms/dropshot than moving baits which is what I loved the pr...

The 8# PowerPro is working well on my Conquest BFS. That rod sees the Mississippi River and connected backwaters, so the green PP seems to be a good match. Never know what you're going to hook! Thanks for input. Have some 5000 yards of #8 PP on the shelf or coming in. Tried it for the first time to...

How do you guys deal with line getting between the spool and the frame?
I have a 2017 Tatula SV tw with a Ray's studio spool loaded with 8lb InvisX, and the line occasionally will get in there.
I thought about 10lb braid, but it's even thinner dia.

I have the 7' L Zodias, and it has a fantastic action. It's a perfect Ned rod, and is very versatile for any light baits.

I had my first day using my BFS rig today. I was casting 3/32 ned rigs for bass. Shimano Sensilite 7' long light power rod, Ray's spool in a Tatula SV 2017, with 8lb InvizX. I caught 8 nice bass from 1.5-2.5lbs, and the rig worked fantastic. I would estimate my casts were comfortably going 70' max. ...

amso4 wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 03, 2021 4:14 pm

As far as "jig hook set" goes, I guess its relative. Thin hooks don't need a ripping, jacking hookset. The BFS spools seem able to handle everything I have put them through.

Cool, that answers my question. I would probably use a Bitsy Bug jig, or an open hook jig/grub.

I took 2 old Fuegos that were not being used since I have some nicer, and more fun reels for cranks and swimbaits. I got a couple of $35 BFS spools and put new 8.1:1 gears in the Fuegos and some 20lb braid. Now they are in the lineup getting used for light jigs and plastics for close range target c...

Dalleinf wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:18 pm

montey wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:12 pm

Thanks homie

Happy to help!
Beware: Aftermarket spools are an addiction...

I will see once I start using it. I felt it would be better to buy a $40 spool, and put it in a great reel, than buy a cheap $65 BFS reel and roll the dice.

Thanks homie

Dalleinf wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:50 pm

I have a Rays spool in a 2020 Tatula, which works just fine. Right/left is not an issue, but be sure to get the right spool for the right reel model as there different Rays spools for the different Tatulas.

So there's no difference in buying a right or left spool, they are interchangeable?