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Daiwa Zillion vs Shimano Calais

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I was thinking of getting a another reel for spinnerbaits,crannbaits,buzzbaits and frogs.I have narrowed it down to these two.Which one of these two would you reccomend?Thnaks! ;)

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I have a Calais 200A (6.2:1) that I like quite a lot. The Platnium Service Plan is a nice touch, too!

http://www.***.com/descpageRLCSHIMANO-SHCA.html

Thanks for reply Roadwarrior!I was thinking about matching it up with this rod?

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&partNumber=44307

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Looks like a plan.

I have mine saddled up to a St. Croix AC66MF, but I'm probably going to match it up with a G.Loomis PR844C at some point. As long as your doing a little shopping, check that rod out and see what you think. I have the twin (PR844S) which is my favorite spinning rod.

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I have both a Zillion 100SHLA and a Calais 201A.  Both are great reels but the Calais is sort like fishing a Rolls Royce.  It is supper smooth and a pleasure to fish with.  On the other hand the Zillion is a work horse of a reel.  It easy to operate, lighter than the Calais and can cast a country mile.  The only thing I have had trouble with is casting light weight stuff with the Zillion but what I use it for it's not a big deal.

If you service your reel every year the Platnium Service RW spoke of will save you a couple of bucks in the long run.

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I have both a Zillion 100SHLA and a Calais 201A. Both are great reels but the Calais is sort like fishing a Rolls Royce. It is supper smooth and a pleasure to fish with. On the other hand the Zillion is a work horse of a reel. It easy to operate, lighter than the Calais and can cast a country mile. The only thing I have had trouble with is casting light weight stuff with the Zillion but what I use it for it's not a big deal.

If you service your reel every year the Platnium Service RW spoke of will save you a couple of bucks in the long run.

Thanks for the info!

Look at the calais 100, I think its a better size.   I have big hands and the 100 feels a lot better than the 200 which i did have but traded it for an 100.

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I have both as well.  I prefer the Zillion.  Either way, you can;t go wrong.  It's like comparing an E55 Benz to a M5 BMW.  Both are great, it just depends on what you like.  

ive used bolth ALSO .... id go zillion .... the burner speed of the zillion is sweet ,,, i have 2 zillions and 1 is on my frog rod ,,, i love this reel for froggin ....

I have 2 Zillions and I can see to buy another that is not JDM,....man what a difference   Sorry I have nothing else to say, to me Curados and alike are part of the the last century technology.... ;D

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