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by Cal » Fri Feb 19, 2021 4:30 pm
So much Hype - The Beast that is the Daiwa Zillion 2021
Introduction: Daiwa gets things started in 2021 with the launch of their new Zillion SV TW, a much anticipated complete overhaul of their Zillion Series. This new reel comes with a ton of "Hyper" marketed features and we take a deep dive into the reel's new design and performance to see if just how well the new reel stands up to all the hype.
Complete Article:
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewdaiwazillionsvtwg.html
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by joekaz » Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:32 pm
Are the handle knobs the same size on both reels?
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by Cal » Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:17 pm
joekaz wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:32 pm
Are the handle knobs the same size on both reels?
Handle length on the models we have are the same but the US model knobs are about 25% larger... specifically longer and a little wider at the end on the US model.
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by BRONZEBACK32 » Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:14 pm
I wonder why there is a Made in Japan model and a Made in Thailand model???
Strange...
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by Johnny A » Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:48 am
Just placed an order for the JDM version. You boys are starting to cost me money again!
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by Cal » Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:34 am
Johnny A wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:48 am
Just placed an order for the JDM version. You boys are starting to cost me money again!
Every quarter Johnny... every quarter
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by joekaz » Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:48 am
Cal wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:17 pm
joekaz wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:32 pm
Are the handle knobs the same size on both reels?
Handle length on the models we have are the same but the US model knobs are about 25% larger... specifically longer and a little wider at the end on the US model.
Sweet!
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by IlliniDawg01 » Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:19 pm
I can't wait to get mine from TTT. I hope I actually get to go fishing a couple times this year.
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by CFDoc » Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:21 pm
Did y’all happen to try to do a gear swap between the two models?
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by Johnny A » Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:20 pm
Cal wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:34 am
Johnny A wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:48 am
Just placed an order for the JDM version. You boys are starting to cost me money again!
Every quarter Johnny... every quarter
I was able to take it out for a while today, it’s some piece of machinery.
