Isn't posting like this much better?

The hedgehog/Eiger combo will be amazing  

 

Isn't posting like this much better?

Lol. Very nice! One of those is on my short list...want to pair it with an X7 Extreme Mission.

The hedgehog/Eiger combo will be amazing  

Spring can't come soon enough. I am going to spool it with 5 lb fluorocarbon, and toss small jigs and t-rigs.

That's a sharp looking IP. Looking to add one to my collection as well.

Looking at getting the Super Red Demon myself.

Looking at getting the Super Red Demon myself.

Get one! You won't be sorry.

Everyone should own a SRD and an X4 Destruction.

Two problems with getting a SRD right now; they are literally out of stock in most places(I checked A LOT of Japanese sites + USA ones), and they aren't in production schedule for the next 6 months. I got pretty lucky that one of the dealers still had one in stock to sell

My Daiwa squadron just added another member. Ryoga 1016H, 6.3:1 ratio, gives a measured 26.5 IPT at the top of the spool - a very handy number...

 

The only reel I own where the sideplate is secured by allen screws!

 

A Zillion is often referred to as a tank. Maybe, but check out this frame.................THIS is a tank!

 

20-position MagForce Z dial (the black ring on the sideplate):

 

RCS 1016 spool - I'm sure the Daiwa junkies will be chiming in with spool options.

 

 

I usually always include a photo of a new reel with a fish...............but unfortunately there is not much catching going on here right now. Water is still soft, but surface water temps have been around 41-43 for the last couple weeks and catching is poor. I've had it on the water for about 90 minutes over the last couple days. SOLID reel - it feels like you are holding a solid block of aluminum. Glass-smooth on the retrieve.  A nifty reel indeed.

 

It should work, reel in fish.........................as soon as I can find some fish............................

My Daiwa squadron just added another member. Ryoga 1016H, 6.3:1 ratio, gives a measured 26.5 IPT at the top of the spool - a very handy number...

 

The only reel I own where the sideplate is secured by allen screws!

 

A Zillion is often referred to as a tank. Maybe, but check out this frame.................THIS is a tank!

 

20-position MagForce Z dial:

 

RCS 1016 spool - I'm sure the Daiwa junkies will be chiming in with spool options.

 

 

I usually always include a photo of a new reel with a fish...............but unfortunately there is not much catching going on here right now. Water is still soft, but surface water temps have been around 41-43 for the last couple weeks and catching is poor. I've had it on the water for about 90 minutes over the last couple days. SOLID reel - it feels like you are holding a solid block of aluminum. Glass-smooth on the retrieve.  A nifty reel indeed.

 

It should work, reel in fish.........................as soon as I can find some fish............................

 

 

d**n! That a beauty. Looks like it was carved from one piece billet.

Sweet acquisition Goose.

Sweet acquisition Goose.

 

Thanks Dwight. So many more reels left to try..............................................

My meager shimano collection...the Calcutta was my first

My meager shimano collection...the Calcutta was my first

 

 

...and the Calcutta could end up outlasting all the others..........................

My meager shimano collection...the Calcutta was my first

Didn't you notice that they are all made backwards?

Hootie

Didn't you notice that they are all made backwards?

Hootie

 

Fixed it...................................

Didn't you notice that they are all made backwards?

Hootie

I cant help it that my dad taught me to fish lefty lol

Next springs starting lineup as of now. Hopefully selling one of the Px's to fund a ss sv.

Recon 713 with px68l

Os7 spool bearings,worm gear upgrade,pxr line guide,pxr cast cap 'not pictured' carbontex drag,2 extra knob bearings

Champion 703 with px68l

Os7 spool bearings,worm gear upgrade,pxr line guide,carbontex drag,2 extra knob bearings

Campion dx 704 with Steez 100 hla

Os7 spool bearings,rcs 1016 spool

My meager shimano collection...the Calcutta was my first

Nice looking collection of Shimano's. Please tell me, if you were forced to sell one, and both reels were in perfect condition and assuming they are used for the same purpose, are you selling the Curado 200E or the new Curado?

Nice looking collection of Shimano's. Please tell me, if you were forced to sell one, and both reels were in perfect condition and assuming they are used for the same purpose, are you selling the Curado 200E or the new Curado?

Jeez i dunno lol...id probably sell the I. The E has spent so much time in my hand it feels like part of me...ive only had I since august

Jeez i dunno lol...id probably sell the I. The E has spent so much time in my hand it feels like part of me...ive only had I since august

I am debating getting the new Scorpion or the older XT1500. I regretfully sold my 1500's a while back and here I am either buying some more or the new Scorpion. They will be primarily used for inshore fishing.

I am debating getting the new Scorpion or the older XT1500...............

 

John - go with the future..................not the past..................

 

John - go with the future..................not the past..................

 

 

I have handled the new Curado at DSG. I do like the way it palms better than the 1500. If I can scrounge up enough money before the end of December, I might get the 6.3:1 from Japan Tackle while it's on sale.

John - go with the future..................not the past..................

What is the new one the xt 1000?

New one is scorpion 200 i think

I know i want a scorpion lol

Yes - Scorpion 200 is the JDM version of the Curado I.  As John said - on-sale now at Japan Tackle..