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Thread: Which reel would you buy?

  1. 09-19-2009, 11:16 AM #1
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    Default Which reel would you buy?

    Daiwa Zillion 50th Anniversary 7.3

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    Daiwa Fuego 6.3

    I will be using it for pitching and jiging
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  2. 09-19-2009, 11:27 AM #2
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    Definitely go with the Daiwa 50th Anniversary Zillion, especially now that it is the same price as a Fuego at Tackle Warehouse. A 7.3:1 ratio is much better than a 6.3:1 for pitching and jigs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bsp View Post
    Definitely go with the Daiwa 50th Anniversary Zillion, especially now that it is the same price as a Fuego at Tackle Warehouse. A 7.3:1 ratio is much better than a 6.3:1 for pitching and jigs.
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  4. 09-19-2009, 05:08 PM #4
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    Default So a 5.0:1 ratio isn't so good?

    That's what's on my Stella's ... supposed to be a very good reel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by billy b View Post
    That's what's on my Stella's ... supposed to be a very good reel.
    Not as good as a 7.3:1 for flipping or pitching, but perfect for drophotting or the shakey head rig.
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  6. 09-19-2009, 08:27 PM #6
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    Default Daiwa Reels

    I have them both and if I had to choose one at the price point I would go with the Zillion 50th annverisary cost the same as the fuego more bearing count and is a limited edition reel for the same price. Also higher gear ratio.

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  7. 09-21-2009, 02:59 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by billy b View Post
    That's what's on my Stella's ... supposed to be a very good reel.
    Also the Stella is a spinning reel, as you know already. Has anyone done any pitching or flipping with a spinning reel before?


    Also I would rather get the Zillion as well. I just don't like the color of either reel.
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  8. 09-21-2009, 03:09 PM #8
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    50th on sale for 199.oo right now
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