2021 Daiwa Zillion SV TW Review - This might be the nicest all around bass reel I ever fished! 🏆

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2021 Daiwa Zillion SV TW Review - This might be the nicest all around bass reel I ever fished! 🏆

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The new 2021 Daiwa Zillion just blew my mind!
t's still early, but so far it is one of the most enjoyable reels I've ever fished!
It's super compact without being "crampy"
It's extremely lightweight, without using alloys that corrode easily when abused in the salt.
You can cast very light weights without sacrificing spool integrity, And it casts long ranges without sacrificing control, or the need to remove the sideplate.
And it comes equipped with all the bells and whistles you could want!
Additionally, I have yet to use a more refined Aluminum geared baitcaster....The Steez SV TW(and the new 2021 Steez SV TW limited) phenominal, but the new Zillion trumps them!
Despite lacking a pair of levelwind bearings and handle knob bearings.
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@ferndelisle 3 жыл бұрын

“Widget in a box made by a company that wants your money” damn that’s so true lol

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

That's all they are.......NEVER SHILL FOR ANY COMPANY....unless you're an employee lol

@mcl560 3 жыл бұрын

tackle advisor is THE source of great info for fishing tackle. he is only human and by no means without flaws but this channel definitely worth subscribing.

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend! And thank you for pointing out the "maintenance" door.. I may not have looked at it from that perspective.. Which the mention of it may save some a headache thinking it was

@mcl560 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors come to think of it. since its a weight saving piece without other function.. might as well make it a maintenance port. i hope daiwa listen to ordinary people. i may be ordinary fishing guy but users feedback here.. might be helpful. hey daiwa hope you hear me. think there's good chance daiwa listening coz its tackle advisor channel.

@ikashibimauler 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. This is some high praise. Not what I expected from you since you are normally so hard to impress. You've got my attention this time with this one.

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't expecting to be as impressed as I was coming from that steez....I'd rather have 1 zillion than one steez limited....crap..forgot to mention the zillion sv booster spool isn't drilled around the hub like the steez (just like how the non booster spools differ...)

@RyanSmith-fb8rf 3 жыл бұрын

I just got mine yesterday and took it out for about an hour or so. This reel casts amazingly far and smooth. Diawa absolutely nailed it with this reel. I paired it up with my Shimano Expride and it’s a killer set up. Thanks for the recommendation. Never would have bought this if it wasn’t for your review

@oslo7457 Жыл бұрын

hello mate, how your reel impression after one year? what minimum weights is it cast without doubt and good distance .

@RedGalaxyFishbone Жыл бұрын

Got the same question, thoughts right now?

@jfishmento4147 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite part of these reviews are when he throws the reels around! Definitely not offended!

@HBeretta 3 жыл бұрын

The best in-depth reel coverage on youtube by far...and I mean far!

@alexlenz2361 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t tell you how much you have helped me and how much I appreciate you expert advice. Thank you for the excellent content and attention to detail that is absolutely unique - always so well done - bravo!!

@irrelevantme4153 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who breaks down every reel from every manufacturer and chooses Daiwa as your favorite, really says something about their performance. Thanks for the vids. I’m interested in taking a look at the Daiwa lineup now.

@redzuanhashim1193 2 жыл бұрын

me too a fanboy of daiwa..the quality is amazing

@abelgallardo4068 2 жыл бұрын

For me, daiwa and shimamo were tied. With the micromodule, Shimano took a step back.

@L_A_C_K_I_N_G 3 жыл бұрын

"the first thing i do with zero adjuster is adjust it" our pal the reel test has never adjusted his in 5 years. Imagine buying a flagship steez and never touch a certain part of it like you're worried to mess something up 😂

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

Dude he trashed a bfs spool because of spool drift.... All it took was a dial adjustment... Doods a fool

@vansaukam799 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure there are a few "certain parts" that wannabe ain't never touched.

@L_A_C_K_I_N_G 3 жыл бұрын

@@vansaukam799 OOF

@JuvoII 3 жыл бұрын

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@logicalrationalfishing7481 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors yeah he sucks bad. Threatened to block me because I said read a science book. Amazing someone who proclaims to love reels and science that goes into them thinks Earth is 6000 years old and doesn't accept evolution. Hypocritical, doomsday cult level christard there.

@mcl560 3 жыл бұрын

always good to watch you reviews and advise. i absolutely appreciate it.

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it

@rafaelalejandro1671 3 жыл бұрын

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@kynggregory1936 3 жыл бұрын

@Rafael Alejandro instablaster :)

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@Kyng Gregory i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

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@fishingsince8824 3 жыл бұрын

literally caused me to buy one of these 2 days ago when i saw this video!!!! Saw ur review and had it ordered within the hour... lol. Going to put it on my P5 X Bites I just received last week. Thanks for the great work. This reel ordered and shipped for like $330 seems like a great deal. I am hoping to enjoy it sometime this upcoming week if I can find any water not iced over here in NJ.

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed Friday most of the rivers iced up good... So that sucks lol

@kenbrown5449 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this video. Just the right mix of tech info and rambling... :) An entertaining video needs both. Now, as far as the reel; I've pre-ordered 3 already and I believe a couple more are going to be added to that. Thank You! I was kind of nervous about dropping so much on a reel I've never even held yet. Not nervous any longer.

@ronl.4524 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see a new video...I was getting serious TA withdrawals!

@ronl.4524 3 жыл бұрын

Doubtful we will see anymore unfortunately...

@PythonDad 2 жыл бұрын

Saw the premier and had this review in the back of my mind for a while. I bought one (5.5:1 JDM model in left-hand retrieve). You were hundo percent right that this is a nice thing. Like really nice.

@jimcallaham1392 3 жыл бұрын

just the kind of video I have been looking for .Explains why one would purchase a high end reel

@outdoorssmith5454 3 жыл бұрын

When you get up in the $200 reels you see the big difference and you love it but when you get up in the $300 range, it’s incredible

@kissmybass9525 3 жыл бұрын

If you get the new 2020 Metanium, you should take apart and compare it against the new Zillion 1000.

@ShanakaAbeywickrama 3 жыл бұрын

Love these teardown reviews mate. Would love to see a vid of your bearing maintenance as well (airbrushing with acetone etc). Pleeeease 🙏🏽

@BigBass-xf5yi 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Highly entertaining. I will most likely be picking up one or 2 of these new zillions. I’m literally still using my first generation zillion for cranking, lol

@vansaukam799 3 жыл бұрын

There are a schiteload of OG Zillions still ticking and takin' a lickin'....after a decade and a half of hard fishing.

@ryand8461 3 жыл бұрын

@@vansaukam799 and they are so old school lookin and sweeeeet

@BigBass-xf5yi Жыл бұрын

I wound up purchasing 2 of the highest gear ratio. The reels are definitely susceptible to scratching ,BUT they are incredible reels to operate. They are extremely fast(around 35 IPT), which is what I was lookin for. I paired them up with nrx+ rods and have been very pleased. In fact I look really forward to weekends just so I can get them in my hand. My favorite set ups.

@BassWhoopinFishingTeam 3 жыл бұрын

*Slides reel across table* “Set that aside…. gently.” 😂😂😂 Love your humor. Reminds me of AVE only easier to pick up.

@kookiekookie8105 3 жыл бұрын

Just got my JDM Zillion , 5.5 gear ratio and I agree - one of the best, if not the best reel I own, and that's putting it against Steez SV & CT, new Metaniums and Aldebarons. It has the butter smooth solid feel of the Metanium, without the in-and-out handle play, definitely better than both the SV and CT Steez. It's very comfortable to palm and the thumb bar is rock solid. I'm quite impressed. IMHO, it's a better reel than the Metanium in pretty much every way.

@RedGalaxyFishbone Жыл бұрын

Do you still see it this way? And do u fish finesse rigs?

@johnburge5350 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful reel. Imo the best looking bass reel Daiwas put out . I hope they keep this design.

@MrDjones55 2 жыл бұрын

Just to put the gear tooth size in to perspective, I'm a diesel technician and have seen and can appropriately eyecrometer a rear end ring gear tooth depth and it's still only around .5" of total tooth length and that gear can handle 2050lb-ft for hundreds of thousands of miles. The proper machining tolerances and engineering that goes into keeping that gear lubricated is what makes that component in a class 8 vehicle go the distance.

@neekopeeko9054 3 жыл бұрын

With all that being said, please put those reels back together. You're giving me a heart attack! Awesome video. Subscribed

@OutofluckpikerMJK 6 ай бұрын

The new Curado M has that same no movement in the main axle line, in the handle as the reels in this video. Splendid feel in the 201M!! Feels expensive as F. First reel for me that has no in/out movement on the main gear axle in the handle. Only very minor wooble in one knob, nothing in the other. Sooo very nice feel. So nice I'm going to buy another one to have for fishing in the brackish water here in the Baltic Sea. I use it for lighter -130g pike fishing. Will be fun to see how long it will hold up to this, as I often only throw around 50-75grams so should be no problem at all. Btw, this is the best KZfaq channel of all times! You old GOAT! BTW!! The M also has the orings on the spool shaft as this one, on both ends.

@lesrinehart933 2 жыл бұрын

Best fishing tackle guy on KZfaq

@SamNguyenV 3 жыл бұрын

The little black plastic with the little spring on the spool bearing is to keep the bearing from sliding back and forth. In some reel like Zillion J dream, the spool bearing slide side to side so much that it makes sound like something is loose inside.

@robcarey4189 3 жыл бұрын

Morethan 1000xh engaged on cast and shredded the pinion. The 8.6 bronze gears had to be sent to Japan for replacement. $71 for the set.

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

Ouch.. Sorry for your loss

@vansaukam799 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta keep thumb pressure on the thumb bar during the cast... today's longer handles and sometimes larger knobs, creates enough forward inertia to re-engage the reel on casts. I learned this on my Gen I Z2020H after this occurred a few times...luckily, no damage on the main and pinion and still super smooth and tight, since I purchased it from Brooklyn Bill's in spring 2010. Sucks and hard lesson learned.

@twiggsherman3641 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a curado fan because of that buttery feel. I do however prefer the flexibility of the magforce brakes on my Fuego. If this thing has that buttery feel, but casts light lures well, I may have to pick one up for my new finesse jig setup.

@peteheigelfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Was playing with the thought of buying one... watched the video an ordered it 😂🤙🏼

@L_A_C_K_I_N_G 26 күн бұрын

Years later, this beast can be had sub $200 from Japan. The value is the absolute highest we've ever seen in the fishing industry. Puts 100% of Shimano offerings to shame.

@wilsonjiangjiangjiang 3 жыл бұрын

Caught my first bass on a 1/8 oz spoon with this reel. It is simply amazing.

@BadSensation 2 жыл бұрын

Bought mine based on your review - I bought a JDM-Version and the EU/US-Version. Easily my favourite reels at this point. These cast amazing and handle extremely well even if you're catching bigger fish by accident.

@Rob-tl9md Жыл бұрын

any difference between the 2?

@BadSensation Жыл бұрын

@@Rob-tl9md JDM version feels more refined but less sturdy. US-Version feels heavier and more robust but less refined. Was honestly surprised I could feel the differences.

@HBeretta 3 жыл бұрын

the up close look early on in the vid where you're pondering a scratch as you're thumbing it clean had me laughing. i received my JDM zillion today from japan and to my surprise noticed a tiny blemish/paint bubble considering i'm in denial with my eyesight and need readers; 45 here. truly was funny considering the stigma of JDM products...the high standards...and was surprised it made it into the box. but whatever, they all get scuffed at some point. i'm impressed you landed yours for $320 shipped. the best i could find and i've been hawking ebay and the likes hard was $365 shipped for a 7.1:1, considering some are going for over $500 due to demand. regarding feel and smoothness it does have a different feel to it that i immediately compared to my steez sv tw reels...as you described. unless you've changed your stance on the new limited steez; i immediately saw it as a rehash cash grab. otherwise, daiwa has made their high end steez line obsolete overnight with this new zillion...even if you argued the 5.6 vs 6.1 oz which really is negligible in my hands. add a clicking drag on top of this at nowhere near the steez price...you'd have to assume that daiwa must be working on a new steez platform with the limited edition to maintain interest in the meantime...time will tell. if not, hello zillion!

@hunterbull7804 3 жыл бұрын

Oh baby! I can’t wait! One of these with a P5 Destroyer would be so cool!

@bottomlinebassin2001 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice, an X-Bites would be insane 🐟💪🏻

@Baddmnkey1 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I’ll be putting the Zillion on my P5 Super Destroyer.

@bittabrutha31 3 жыл бұрын

Please get your hands on a zillion TW HD for review they look and sound great

@logicalrationalfishing7481 3 жыл бұрын

They are just a Zillon TWS with a recessed side plate. The Zillion TWS was a monster, even without the HD version...

@findingthetrackway4875 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I've been agonizing over buying this reel vs quite a few others. This to me looks like a Steez minus the magnesium. Based off of what I saw here and looking at the Tatula Elite series, I feel there's going to be a Steez revamping in the near future. I also suspect there will be a Zillion Long Cast or Zillion A TW on the way as well.

@NashFishingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Daiwa already announce 2021 STEEZ A TW HLC. Wait for it to be on the market

@E.P.73 2 жыл бұрын

@tackleadvisors I was a Shimano fan, but 5 years ago I moved to Daiwa. I hate the Shimano disengaged system (clutch plate) because it scratches the body as you use the reel. In the beginnig the Shimano disengaged system is smooth, light to press... After months of use it turns to hard to press and it scratches the internals. All my Curados and Scorpions has the same problem. The same system of the Bantan showed on video. I have a 2004 Daiwa Alphas 103L and it performs like a brand new reel. Only Shimano premium reels like Calcutta Conquest series or Antares series has a different disengaged system that has no problem that I wrote. I have 2005 Calais 201A, 2004 Calcutta Conquest 51. Awesome reels! I have 2016 Zillions SV TW, 2019 Alphas CT, Tatula CT Type R, and now, 2021 Zillions SV TW G 100XHL (USDM version). I think that I will never go back to Shimanos...

@IlliniDog01 3 жыл бұрын

I suspect if Shimano would have moved the Conical Line Guide on the Bantam all the way forward to the nose of the reel the distance casting would have been improved significantly. It is very odd to me that they overlooked that. The new Metanium is similar, but not as pronounced. I have the USDM version of the new Zillion pre-ordered. Can't wait to get it.

@danielin1880 3 жыл бұрын

Love your in depth tear downs and reviews. You mentioned how making these reviews and the work involved can take a lot of time, so you really have to be excited about the product to make one of these. What do you think about just making a shorter 5 or 10 minute video on products that you've used and aren't too crazy about so we can get your opinion on them. I love watching all the high-end reviews you do, but all of my gear is entry level. The nicest reel I have is an SLX DC. If you get your hands on some more entry-level stuff and use it I think that many people would appreciate just a quick review. Just a thought. Appreciate all the work you put into these videos and your sense of humor, I get a good chuckle out of it.

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

I always wanted to do short form vids... Honestly.. That's what every single unboxing vid starts out as lol. And then the screwdrivers come out and the plan goes out the window.. Lol.... I think at this point.. I just do what I have fun with.. And let the chips fall as they fall. After 500 vids.. 300 plus made public... If I'm not having fun... Id be better off back in an office working a 9 to 5...knoe what I mean? I don't really even bother with weights and measures because it's boring and Google able.

@danielin1880 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors sounds reasonable to me. Keep doing what you're doing. 👍👍

@rlmyers2946 4 ай бұрын

thanks for the breakdown info, i purchased two more today

@d1grizz 3 жыл бұрын

You have great content. Don't let people steal your lunch with their negative comments.

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy the negative... They don't come up often so it's easy... And I address them each and every time

@d_onthebitefishing6811 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your videos mate from Australia 🇦🇺

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@destro1989 2 жыл бұрын

It's a crazy smooth reel and very light.

@t206n 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid. You my #1 source for reviews. What’s the name of the 16x green braid on the other reel? Thanks.

@lefertheloafer 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thanx! I'll waiting for USDM version of this reel, it should be with brass gear.

@raneynewman8315 3 жыл бұрын

Love the content. You should look at the Penn baitcasters.

@edbranch3239 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review! I purchased the Bantam. Thank you for all the time you put in to share with us.

@Tu-rn1ue 3 жыл бұрын

All i want to know is how you so confidently pull those e-clips off without worrying about them launching off into another dimension

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

I have bulk e clips just in case... And usually a on step yank prevents the rocket boosters from engaging

@DDugger 3 жыл бұрын

This might be my first Daiwa. I gots to know.

@SamNguyenV 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t buy, keep buying shimano bro.

@DDugger 3 жыл бұрын

@@SamNguyenV I do love my Shimanos

@SamNguyenV 3 жыл бұрын

I’m was joking. You should try a Daiwa. (Made in Japan model only) or this new Zillion. The lower end Daiwa in the past made in Thailand are not great, but their high end made in Japan are really good.

@ewwee2k 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. How does the Zillion compare to the Bantam in Size, retrieve, casting, & general performance?

@jpap967 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the Daiwa Coastal SV or the Tatula Elite? I think lately Daiwa has been using Shimano's knobs or something lol, they look identical but I think that the newer models with these Shimano-like rubber knobs absorb a lot of that resonance you're talking about. I like my Coastal and Elite Tatulas more than my previous favorite the 2016 Zillion SV TW

@tylerperry7155 3 жыл бұрын

This reel is sick i want one so bad

@muskyvictim 8 ай бұрын

You're articulate and high IQ sir!

@cheezuscrust7730 3 жыл бұрын

My body is ready.

@arcuriotv6894 3 жыл бұрын

I've been impressed with the thumbar on this new reel. Big improvement over any of their older models. No longer any slop which makes the thumbar feel stiffer but so much better with regards to that mushy feeling of old. Great vid and well put with regards to this reel! I ordered a new Roro bfs spool for this reel. Have you heard any info as to how those spools might function on this reel??

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

I have been using both roro spools rx 27 and 30.....order their sic bearings if you want the best performance.. Especially in the cold... Also make sure you loosen the spool tensioner / zero adjuster otherwise you'll have an issue snapping the latch shut... They're great! The red spool outcasts the booster distance wise... And the bfs spool throws a bare hook and 4mm tungsten bead very well with stock bearings... I think that's 8 tenths of a gram

@vansaukam799 3 жыл бұрын

Frig, under a gram with an all-purpose power bass/FW LP reel? Paradox in full action.

@TheKingzfan 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always !

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brotha!

@TheKingzfan 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors anytime! Can't wait to use mine!

@sha6mm 10 ай бұрын

Great review.

@LilDino808 3 жыл бұрын

I just won the 7.1 model and I’m excited to compare it to my new steez limited since you said the zillion is the better reel. Awesome video.

@bankmaster5104 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder why you stop making video really love that you are a pro on new and old reel

@HobieWanKenobi 3 жыл бұрын

The SV Boost spool seems interesting. I went with the Alphas SV TW instead. I wanted to check parts compatibility with the Alphas AIR TW. It's a pretty solid reel too.

@vire559 3 жыл бұрын

That thing is good

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

I'm curious if my experience will change with warmer temps.. I swapped the bearings to dry hybrids which should prove as a winter work around of sorts. With stock bearings the roro rx30 carts as far as the booster #4 dial setting... With far more control.. But with more effort and flatter trajectory. So that was interesting. So yeah... The massive spool Rpms due to the line recoil will likely allow mono users to stay at the same setting and get a bit more carry.. Could be completely wrong. Yo... Was that reel test dude serious when he told you the roro spool was trash because he didn't adjust the tensioner? Someone dm'ed me that... Couldn't believe it.

@HobieWanKenobi 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors I am not sure if he was serious. I haven't used the Roro spools for "heavier" lures yet, mainly ned rigs and lighter. I like them a lot, especially for the money. Easy way to add versatility to a reel and also breathe new breath into an old reel.

@kylemolletfishing9123 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, as are the rest em. When are you going to put out some new ones though? We need some new ones.

@stepheno.2730 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. I’m excited to get my hands on one. Is it good enough to replace my 2020 Mets though? Worth it?

@vansaukam799 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, why "replace"...add more. ;-)

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

This guy knows stuff

@teser13 3 жыл бұрын

Is the US version the Daiwa Zillion SV TW G Casting Reel on preorder on Tacklewarehouse. Or is that a completely different reel? I know the gear ratios and are higher, but US market never seems to get lower gear ratios.

@whiskeykilmer1866 3 жыл бұрын

The best thing they did was to move the brake dial to the bottom.

@ChrisJu3 2 жыл бұрын

18:48 Thank you for mentioning that!

@Earl_Poole Жыл бұрын

sorry to be so late to the party on this one. Does this reel have the clicking drag? And if not, do you know which reels from the Steez/Zillion line do? Thanks for the great review.

@johnlieu 2 жыл бұрын

New sub here. Great content. Looking forward to when you start uploading again!

@fangyang4945 Жыл бұрын

Best reel ever no comment

@lukedukefishing 3 жыл бұрын

First time seeing your channel, definitely like it! Just a quick question, do you think there will be a difference in smoothness between the aluminum jdm version gears and the brass us version gears. Still stuck between getting a 6 gear ratio for my blx cranking rod or an 8 gear for my dobyns flipping stick, was thinking a bantam for the flipping stick but after this video I’m thinking go with the zillion! Thanks and great video

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

Tough to tell... Without use... And time will always tell... But I don't want an 8:1 gear ratio with alu gears and small teeth to bare the brunt of smashing errant Hooksets with heavy line on tree limbs lol..that's going by past experience... No clue about the higher geared reels to be honest

@lukedukefishing 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors See that’s kind of what I thought, I feel even with the brass gears it would still take it’s toll on the gears. I may just get the 6 and crank with it, with the small teeth it should be pretty smooth

@Landhammer_fishing 9 ай бұрын

I’m trying to get an opinion on the Bates Hundo vs the Daiwa Zillion. The only issue I have with the Zillion is the finish scratches so easily. I own one & love it except for that one problem. I have heard really good things about the Hundo and I’ve held one but haven’t fished with it or cast it. They’re basically the same price. The Hundo is super lightweight and beautiful! I don’t want to buy one and discover it’s not as good as the Zillion. If you’re the Tackle Junkie, I apologize for asking again but the caption says Tackle Advisors & doesn’t show your face but sounds like Tackle Junkie.

@mmancino1982 3 жыл бұрын

Watching you tear down these reels so far makes me anxious 🤣

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

LOL I get that alot...don't worry.....they're both better than when they came apart :)

@mmancino1982 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors dude I had a dream last night I was trying to take one apart like you do and I dropped it on the floor and everything scattered. I was like "why didn't I try this on a Black Max first! 😭" 🤣🤣🤣

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

@@mmancino1982 I thought of you when cleaning spool bearings.. Dropped a spool pin.... Ughhh.. Them things get lost too easily lmao

@mmancino1982 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors 🤣 did you find it?

@NashFishingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

I want to ask you about shimano mgl spool. Is it magnesium or aluminium? Many people reported that the spool corrode after using it for saltwater fishing. There are not many info about mgl except on their website

@ForYeshua1 2 жыл бұрын

Do you still like this reel from a year ago? Is it still one of your favorites?

@ersinylmaz8343 2 жыл бұрын

Pls review the new CALDIA 21 LT too. After by adding some extra bearings and some fine adjustment I love mine as much as I love my Certate.

@lymphy12 2 жыл бұрын

Handle clacks on my Curado aswell, Shimano 17 Calcutta Conquest BFS was perfect in my head, now that's going to bother me. Hopefully new models get a fix by the time i save up.

@MultiBeth92 3 жыл бұрын

i just watched a video that stated that new zillion had a full magnesium body, is it true? Cause as far as i know, the material for the new zillion is aluminum alloy.

@masimoverbanac4367 3 жыл бұрын

Pls do a review on new Shimano Twin Power SW-C,i was thinking to buy 14000 for tuna popping👍, Nice videos btw I just subscribed Grettings from Croatia

@grandfishing590 3 жыл бұрын

Only problem with the new zillion (8.5:1) and the zillion 10.0 is the handle sucks for such a high gear ratio reel. It is just way to small to use. Other than that it beats Shimano.

@NashFishingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Yes i agree with you. The handle knob is really small. I just bought a new handle to replace the original 😆

@wurstmann2094 2 жыл бұрын

Is a water review and a comparison between zillion and steez ltd coming? Would make me happy

@CT-gc1ck 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you feel the same resonance in the steez a? Thanks.

@jberry1979 3 жыл бұрын

It irrationally bothers me that level wind gears are nylon even though they don't bear any load...

@NashFishingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Already bought one 😁. I'm very impressed with this reel. But i'm curious is the side plate that have magnetic dial also aluminium?

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

composite with the bearing pocket made of metal. Just like the steez. I did a scratch test in the second video that got wiped and never made it to the light of day.

@NashFishingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors so it is really full aluminium like daiwa said including main frame, gear side plate and braking side plate? Because the reel test said it is graphite on the braking side plate

@NashFishingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors for a low profile baitcasting reel, which is better a synchronized level wind or disengaging level wind?

@happybeing777 3 жыл бұрын

the 2020 met is leaps and bounds over the bantam in terms of casting and refinement imo. idk if i got lucky on both of my mets but they feel so precise with super tight tolerances.

@GwenStefaniGuild 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a bantam but I have the old and new met. The new met casts farther than everything, and has a sweet handle, but is not more refined, the brake release “thumb bar” is the issue on mine. Makes skreetchy noises when pushing down and mushy. The color scheme is ugly as fuk, would have looked so much better with black parts than the glossy aluminum parts that comes with it, especially since the paint is a dark grayish brown color. The paint job is also sub-par. My paint is wearing or smugging where I rest my thumb.

@NashFishingChannel 3 жыл бұрын

@@GwenStefaniGuild i agree with the new met colour. Its ugly

@happybeing777 3 жыл бұрын

@@GwenStefaniGuild the bantam imo is closer to the curado k in terms of smoothness and refinement(which isnt bad) but the met,in my experience, is at least a tier above

@happybeing777 3 жыл бұрын

@@GwenStefaniGuild u got sand paper on your thumb? 😂 me and my friends have been fishing them hard since they dropped with no more wear than any other reel we use. just a few scratches from banging it up

@GwenStefaniGuild 3 жыл бұрын

@@happybeing777 “Man Hands” Sorta I guess, I work with my hands and they’re a little calloused.

@zionezequiel3777 3 жыл бұрын

What’s up TA! I ordered a JDM Daiwa Luvias Airity. If I sent it to you would you make a video taking it apart? (That’s my way of asking if you’d service it if Daiwa US gives me a hard time 😬) 🤞🏼

@colsoncustoms8994 3 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on the battle 3 vs the BG? I was in the process of buying a bt3 4000 but after realizing they dropped the aluminum rotor and spool bearing, I’m not so sure. Especially since they put that same bearing in the DX model, but for extra money.. Am I too worried about the rotor and bearing, or is that something to be concerned about?

@fishingsince8824 3 жыл бұрын

hey brother, i got this reel in main today, i thought it was missing a pawl cap. Does this reel not come with one? the bar that is blocking in the OSC pawl supposed to just be open to the elements like it looked like it was in your video? really appreciate any response

@andersriksson100 3 жыл бұрын

It's supposed to be that way.

@vansaukam799 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, for those that have been on the JDM train since say, the mid-late 1990s...the side profile of the Zillion 2021 is more long the lines of the Gen II Metanium, the same frame that gave us the USDM CH D5/D7 and Cores, along with the OG JDM Metanium MG7. The Alphas is actually THE REEL that spawned more copy-cats for modern LP designs than just about any other, especially when considering all the BPS, Lews, 13s, Revos and all other OEMs. Granted some cheap knock-offs of the TDZ were also had with OEM offerings. The "most copied" look still, has to be the classic Abu Ambassadeurs and then to the Calcutta designs...but I digress...

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

My first jdm reel was a libero pixy... Wish I still had it.. My point wasn't to flame anyone.. But just show a side by side as it was pretty funny.

@vansaukam799 2 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors - understood my friend.

@ryanschembri4139 11 күн бұрын

iconic

@joeschmo8732 2 жыл бұрын

Hey i trust your word and clearly you know ur stuff .. how about a real world bearing test set of vids .. alot of people are curious but there are some badly biased vids up .. maybe the spool speeds the newer bearings they carry .. maybe if you have any knowledge of others out there that compare

@philhicks2167 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Thanks

@caseydangar1193 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like a shimano to me. Diawa definitely taking some design ques from shimano.

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

Did you see the aldebaran side by side... Very similar.. Both look great

@caseydangar1193 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors yes, they looked very similar i would agree. Your contents great by the way. Becoming my go to site for reviews and breakdowns on gear.

@SuaSponte75 2 жыл бұрын

Some Shimano engineers left a couple years ago and went to Daiwa so......

@bangyosmancing5442 3 жыл бұрын

Very good mister

@clariidfisherman3702 3 жыл бұрын

Let's set them aside *tosses the Bantam across the fucking table* gently. Don't ever change man!

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

Gently lmao

@amirasri3881 3 жыл бұрын

Told ya, blew my mind. Btw, when assembled, do your level wind move from left to right when pushed the Twing left & right? Mine is moving. I should check the bushings if i had lost them 🤣. Maybe replace them & make the bearing count just like steez sv limited. I alrdy use gomexus knobs with 2 bearing each.

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

There is some play in the TWing in the worm track.. But the worm doesn't move much.

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

Replacing with good quality bearings is easy enough... Add em if you want.

@mysero1188 3 жыл бұрын

which one between metanium vs this one would you recommend ?

@G4Master96 2 ай бұрын

Hey maybe I’m way too late for a reply but what was that 16 strand braid you mentioned I’ve never heard of that before

@crswro1690 3 жыл бұрын

daiwa knowing damned well that no one in japan can pronounce zillion.

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

Thays effed up.... Funny.. But effed up lmao

@RyanSmith-fb8rf 3 жыл бұрын

Best comment on the entire board 😂

@logicalrationalfishing7481 3 жыл бұрын

Better than saying "Carolina Rig"

@Felix-mr1vs 3 жыл бұрын

Since you've cast it already - what do you think about max casting distance Zillion 21 vs Metanium 20, please? Got so many reels and little time on the water recently, but feeling the itch after 2 years of not getting any new toys haha! Here's hoping for an Aldebaran 22 bfs with brass gears and a lefty OJ 4000...doubt that will happen though.

@TackleAdvisors 3 жыл бұрын

They never came out with a lefty ocea jigger in Japan? Damn that sucks... Something bfs from shimano is coming to the USA... Hearing some chatter about it... My guess is it'll be named curado somethin... I don't have any real time on the met... Sooon though.. It was on my radar then other stuff came up and now it's back on my radar after new Waders... The zillion though is sweet.. And for 60$ you can turn it into an excellent bfs reel

@Felix-mr1vs 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors Yessir, lefty 4000k OJ's come only in the smaller sizes :( I can jig the other way around, but of course not anywhere near as good...Accurate reels aren't bad either (got one of these pimped 600N's from New Zealand), but I love OJ's. Got two smaller ones and I almost like them more than my Stella fleet for topwater fishing. There's just something about them...hard to break simplicity, yet quite refined.

@Felix-mr1vs 3 жыл бұрын

@@TackleAdvisors oh and that's great news regarding the curado something hahaha! Thank you! Have both Zillions, J Dream and the newer one released in umm 2015? The 2015 one did not deliver what the name Zillion implied imo. Usually not fishing it much. Surely you'd agree. Great to hear the new one is top notch!

@jcg8005 3 жыл бұрын

When are you getting the new penn fathom Low profile What do you think about the new reel

@anton.goncharenko 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for this info! Can you halp me to find out, why this reel with index 100 G weight 190 g and 1000 GDM model weight 175 g? And what about ball bearings, the is no CRBBs in this model?