Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
How do you all feel about this reel in 2023? I saw some people on youtube moaning about the reel that its too heavy and bulky, and i am curious what y'all think, and if you're still using one, or is interested in buying one.
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Re: Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
Great reel, built like a tank. Unfortunately, the weight is comparable to a tank, as well. I had one, but sold it due to a shoulder injury. All my reels are lightweight now, except for an 8.6 oz 1st-gen Revo S that I throw swimbaits with.
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Re: Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
Don't you want the weight to balance out a heavy rod?hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 5:13 pmGreat reel, built like a tank. Unfortunately, the weight is comparable to a tank, as well. I had one, but sold it due to a shoulder injury. All my reels are lightweight now, except for an 8.6 oz 1st-gen Revo S that I throw swimbaits with.
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Re: Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
Can't use a heavy rod, either. Even my swimbait sticks are built already counterbalanced. Even though it's heavier weight overall, I can fish a lot longer with a balanced stick and a lighter reel. Theres less torque when I'm not fighting to keep the tip up.SSS wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 6:34 pmDon't you want the weight to balance out a heavy rod?hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 5:13 pmGreat reel, built like a tank. Unfortunately, the weight is comparable to a tank, as well. I had one, but sold it due to a shoulder injury. All my reels are lightweight now, except for an 8.6 oz 1st-gen Revo S that I throw swimbaits with.
Try not to let your mind wander. It is much too small to be outside unsupervised.
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Still have two, both on longer rods and bigger baits...I was using one with 30lb SS8 II/17lb fluoro leader this late winter on an OG Megabass 7'11" Orochi Cyber Shootist cranking rod to toss 3/8 oz squarebills for pre-spawners and that combo was just great.
I still like the 7-8 oz reels for my power techs and to balance out heavy rods, I use the Z2020H less now because it just overpowers a lot of the river fish I chase and doesn't balance well with rods less than 7'4" or so, and on the river, I'm usually tossing a 6'9" to 7'0" rod.
If I'm bombing 3/4-1 oz + traps or big Whopper Ploppers or deep cranks, 1/2-1 oz chatters with big trailers, or 1.25 spinnerbaits all day, with a 7'6" or longer MH-H+ rod, I'm taking one of my Z2020s.
FWIW, it's not much heavier than my Calais 201A, but has a bit more line capacity, casts longer and can go lighter, and has much more cranking power and higher max drag.
I still like the 7-8 oz reels for my power techs and to balance out heavy rods, I use the Z2020H less now because it just overpowers a lot of the river fish I chase and doesn't balance well with rods less than 7'4" or so, and on the river, I'm usually tossing a 6'9" to 7'0" rod.
If I'm bombing 3/4-1 oz + traps or big Whopper Ploppers or deep cranks, 1/2-1 oz chatters with big trailers, or 1.25 spinnerbaits all day, with a 7'6" or longer MH-H+ rod, I'm taking one of my Z2020s.
FWIW, it's not much heavier than my Calais 201A, but has a bit more line capacity, casts longer and can go lighter, and has much more cranking power and higher max drag.
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Re: Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
I can promise you the first time I get to go chase some of these Tennessee rivers stripers, two Z2020H reels and an OG Zillion are coming with me...the shortest rod will be a TKIC Super Stallion with a Zillion, and one Z2020H will be on a Phenix Ultra MBX Classic 707H and one on my custom USA Seeker CSW 808 7'8" swimbait rod.
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Re: Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
Yea going for some stripers that get up to about 20lb where i am, which i can't wait to use the z2020 on. I use mine for musky and larger 1.5oz+ baits for bass, and its been pretty much perfect, but never tried it on stipers as of yet.dragon1 wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 9:16 pmI can promise you the first time I get to go chase some of these Tennessee rivers stripers, two Z2020H reels and an OG Zillion are coming with me...the shortest rod will be a TKIC Super Stallion with a Zillion, and one Z2020H will be on a Phenix Ultra MBX Classic 707H and one on my custom USA Seeker CSW 808 7'8" swimbait rod.
Re: Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
I have a sneaky suspicion that this reel ( I have two of them but had three ) is by far not a BFS reel
Get one if you are interested in big baits. The rod is probably going to make you hate or date the reel. I have one on a custom rod and on on an edge rod ( the edge rod has a reel seat that just makes this reel shrink in hand imho)
Get one if you are interested in big baits. The rod is probably going to make you hate or date the reel. I have one on a custom rod and on on an edge rod ( the edge rod has a reel seat that just makes this reel shrink in hand imho)
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Re: Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
Like anything else, it's all relative to the user, whether to be for physical health reasons, preference, feel, etc.
This said, there are dudes that have gorilla mits and like larger, bigger, heavier tools to fit their hands, and those that don't mind the right tool for the job, and those that only want what is comfortable and "lighter" by today's standards for their fishing. C'est la vie, as those damn Frenchies would have us say...
And FWIW...most of YT shouldn't be taken as Gospel, 'fer feeshin' or otherwise.
This said, there are dudes that have gorilla mits and like larger, bigger, heavier tools to fit their hands, and those that don't mind the right tool for the job, and those that only want what is comfortable and "lighter" by today's standards for their fishing. C'est la vie, as those damn Frenchies would have us say...
And FWIW...most of YT shouldn't be taken as Gospel, 'fer feeshin' or otherwise.
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Re: Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
I have the Deps version on my Evergreen Throne, I consider it the Ferrari of my swimbait setups. And yes, I can palm a basketball
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Haha...while not a necessary attribute to really enjoy and employ the strengths of the Z....it definitely is an advantage over having "Carni sized hands"....and sans the cabbage smell doesn't hurt either.rocketsurgeon wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 6:04 amI have the Deps version on my Evergreen Throne, I consider it the Ferrari of my swimbait setups. And yes, I can palm a basketball
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Re: Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
Great reel. Casts far. Magforce 3D is still cool. Fast retrieve. Good cranking power. Great brake, with clicking drag. COLD reel in a cold weather. Some says that paint chips easily. Mine has not chipped.
Re: Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
It is a nice reel with impressive power in the retrieve, while still very smooth. I use mine for pike fishing with baits around 1-3oz. Casts good, but a little bit overpowered brake imho even on long cast mode with magforce 3D. To me it is a bit like the zillion-series. Great but without the magic. If it ever broke down I would not replace it with an identical reel. Something I would do with any of my beloved 100-sized round reels.
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Overpowered brakes? You might have an issue with your reel if you feel that its overbraking. The spool inside these reels is very fast, and with the 3D braking its as fast as it gets.ninjaman wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 11:58 amIt is a nice reel with impressive power in the retrieve, while still very smooth. I use mine for pike fishing with baits around 1-3oz. Casts good, but a little bit overpowered brake imho even on long cast mode with magforce 3D. To me it is a bit like the zillion-series. Great but without the magic. If it ever broke down I would not replace it with an identical reel. Something I would do with any of my beloved 100-sized round reels.
Check your spool and side plate bearings. You might have grease or high viscocity oil slowing you down.
Re: Your opinion about the Z2020 in 2023.
Magforce 3D is awesome. The reel is a joy to use and seems very advanced even today. Remindes me of some weird prototype Shimano flagship reel than a Daiwa with the conical level wind and shape with hidden screws and a top cover. I just think they are neat.