Super User Bassn Blvd Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 Redlinerobert turned me onto this site and I wish he hadn't because now it's gonna cost me money. I haven't done any research on these 2 reels yet but was wondering if anyone on here has experience with them. I'm curious about them and considering buying one and teaming it with a Megabass rod. Thanks for any input. http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_81_84_101&products_id=164 http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_81_85_127&products_id=279 Quote
Lightninrod Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 I've never used the Zillion but my neighbor who is a tournament Basser got the US model(mounted on a new, Kistler LTX) recently and he love's it. Here's a review on them. Never used the Mg either but here's a review of it. Bet you'll love the MB rods too. 8-) Dan Quote
bighed Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 The Zillion is a great looking reel but seems a bit heavy for the money. The Mg is sweet but is it worth the extra $ over the US model?? I'm looking at the Daiwa Alphas for myself. Pretty light, pretty good value, pretty color. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 I recently bought a pre-loved Metanium from Robert with a tune-up from ReelMech. It's MUCH lighter than my Calais and comparable in terms of smoothness. Since it's already "broken-in", I'm pretty sure it is what it is. My rating is a Dead Solid 10. 8-) Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 My HLC just came in. Absolutely without a doubt my favorite reel from ALL the reels that I have. I'm ordering an EverGreen Amazon Flip for that reel. Sorry for the added expenditures buddy. Quote
Super User Raul Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 My HLC just came in. Absolutely without a doubt my favorite reel from ALL the reels that I have. I'm ordering an EverGreen Amazon Flip for that reel. Sorry for the added expenditures buddy. It could have been worse ...... you could have convinced him to buy a Lambo. Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 My HLC just came in. Absolutely without a doubt my favorite reel from ALL the reels that I have. I'm ordering an EverGreen Amazon Flip for that reel. Sorry for the added expenditures buddy. It could have been worse ...... you could have convinced him to buy a Lambo. Lambo's are soo 2005 Raul. Phantom is the next big ride. Quote
michbass Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 Yeah the Zillion HLC is nice looking , maybe on the list after a cranker. The US version of the mg is smoooth. Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted November 14, 2007 Author Super User Posted November 14, 2007 Thanks for the input guys. I think it's going to be this reel http://www.ichibantackle.com/showproductdetail.asp?productid=745&name=TEAM%20DAIWA-Z%20BIGBAIT%20SPECIAL&manufacturename=DAIWA%20(TEAM%20DAIWA) and the HLC. Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted November 14, 2007 Super User Posted November 14, 2007 Thanks for the input guys. I think it's going to be this reel http://www.ichibantackle.com/showproductdetail.asp?productid=745&name=TEAM%20DAIWA-Z%20BIGBAIT%20SPECIAL&manufacturename=DAIWA%20(TEAM%20DAIWA) and the HLC. That is actually a decent price on that reel. I would do it if I were you. Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted November 14, 2007 Super User Posted November 14, 2007 I'm very curious to hear your reviews on it. Congrats on making a choice. Let me know how it compares to the HLC as far as smoothness and precision go. Quote
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