SwingAway Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 On 6/27/2023 at 8:47 AM, Bsampson said: So from what I am gathering, the 200s like the curado and the tatula aren’t great in terms of reliability? For the Zillions, does is need to be the 18 model or can it be the current model? Functionality to me matters 100-1 more than looks. I just want something I can always rely on paired up with a rod rated for 1/2-3oz. Some of my favorite baits are in that weight class so it will get a lot of use. I'm going to have to disagree about the tatula 200s. Great reels, been fishing them for years and have never had one fail. I fish them hard and put them through abuse from a kayak. Never any issues. B_larkin3 and Bsampson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alabamaswimbait Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 Zillion HD 1520 is so freaking good. Highly recommend. Bsampson and Morph808 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsampson Posted July 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 Does the scorpion fit in this class? I see that reel for sale on here from time to time but I don’t know anything about the reel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsampson Posted July 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 19 minutes ago, Bsampson said: Does the scorpion fit in this class? I see that reel for sale on here from time to time but I don’t know anything about the reel The 150 models at least. I didn’t realize there was also a 300 size when I asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austins3 Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Don’t get me wrong the zillion is amazing but at that price point I rather use my beast 40! but to be honest at that price point I would say spend a few extra dollars and get yourself a Z2020….. it’s by far my favorite reel. I throw anything on that reel from deps 250’s to K9’s all the way down to some 2 ounce baits.. jack of all trades in my opinion. I haven’t tested it out on the ghost yet but in a couple days here I’m gonna see if it can handle it! Bsampson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmann86 Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, Austins3 said: Don’t get me wrong the zillion is amazing but at that price point I rather use my beast 40! but to be honest at that price point I would say spend a few extra dollars and get yourself a Z2020….. it’s by far my favorite reel. I throw anything on that reel from deps 250’s to K9’s all the way down to some 2 ounce baits.. jack of all trades in my opinion. I haven’t tested it out on the ghost yet but in a couple days here I’m gonna see if it can handle it! Too bad they don’t make the Z anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austins3 Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 34 minutes ago, Bassmann86 said: Too bad they don’t make the Z anymore eBay! Or even the blackmarket! Someone let go of a deps z today for a steal I would have bought it if I saw it soon enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_larkin3 Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 On 6/30/2023 at 12:40 PM, SwingAway said: I'm going to have to disagree about the tatula 200s. Great reels, been fishing them for years and have never had one fail. I fish them hard and put them through abuse from a kayak. Never any issues. 100% agree I have the previous Gen Tatula 200 and I’ve been throwing swimbaits, frogging and even some saltwater use since 2013 and it is still a beast. It’s extremely reliable. Bsampson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevro1et Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Austins3 said: Don’t get me wrong the zillion is amazing but at that price point I rather use my beast 40! but to be honest at that price point I would say spend a few extra dollars and get yourself a Z2020….. it’s by far my favorite reel. I throw anything on that reel from deps 250’s to K9’s all the way down to some 2 ounce baits.. jack of all trades in my opinion. I haven’t tested it out on the ghost yet but in a couple days here I’m gonna see if it can handle it! I own a couple of Z2020s and they are indeed my favorite reels that I have. Tanks. But they don't really meet the 'compact reel' criteria that OP was asking about. Bsampson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsampson Posted July 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 17 hours ago, Austins3 said: Don’t get me wrong the zillion is amazing but at that price point I rather use my beast 40! but to be honest at that price point I would say spend a few extra dollars and get yourself a Z2020….. it’s by far my favorite reel. I throw anything on that reel from deps 250’s to K9’s all the way down to some 2 ounce baits.. jack of all trades in my opinion. I haven’t tested it out on the ghost yet but in a couple days here I’m gonna see if it can handle it! Appreciate it. I think I am looking for a reel that can come down a little further than the 2 oz. The rod I am putting it on is up to 3oz so it won’t need to be those those bigger reels. I have other set ups for those bigger baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjs90 Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 Daiwa Coastal TW 200 is legit. I've abused the hell out of mine for two years in salt water and it's still going strong. Super easy to break down and clean too Bsampson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakevlastnik Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 ZILLY 1520 Bsampson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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