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A pre-ICAST Preview of Daiwa's new TD Zillion Coastal reel
and updated Saltist lineup
| Date: |
6/23/09 |
| Tackle type: |
Reels |
| Manufacturer: |
Daiwa |
| Reviewer: |
Zander |
Introduction:
Daiwa gave us a preview of their soon to be released reels at the upcoming ICAST
2009 in Orlando. They kick this off with a focus on saltwater with new additions
ranging from a new Zillion Coastal reel to brawny new Saltist Big game reels.
The Zillion Coastal is a ultra
fast 7.3:1 gear ratio reel designed specifically for inshore anglers
A Zillion specifically designed for Inshore
Anglers:
Inshore anglers will soon have a new weapon based on the top selling Zillion
series from Daiwa. With the same profile as the existing Zillion reels the new
Coastal was adapted to meet the specific needs of inshore anglers. Though
designed for inshore anglers we have no doubt that bass anglers, especially
those fishing in brackish water, will pick up the new Zillion simply because the
new silver-blue color scheme just looks plain sick.
The Zillion Coastal features the
same profile that made the original series so popular, and features new blue
anodizing and improved corrosion resistant guts
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Daiwa Zillion Coastal Reels |
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Model |
Action |
Ball |
Gear |
Line Per |
Weight |
Drag |
Line Capacity |
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Number |
FW |
SW |
Bearings |
Ratio |
Handle Turn |
(oz.) |
Max (lb) |
(Lb. Test/Yards) |
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Right
Hand Retrieve |
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ZLNCL100HSA |
M |
L |
6 CRBB, 1RB |
7.3 : 1 |
32.0" |
8.6 |
8.8 |
14/120, 16/100 |
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Left Hand Retrieve |
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ZLNCL100HSLA |
M |
L |
6 CRBB, 1RB |
7.3 : 1 |
32.0" |
8.6 |
8.8 |
14/120, 16/100 |
The new Zillion Coastal reel features a blazing
7.3 to 1 gear ratio which means that every crank of the reel's handle rotates
the spool 7.3 turns, pulling in up to 32 inches of line. Daiwa explained that
the "point is to keep a lure or bait in productive water as much as possible,
with less time wasted in getting it back for another cast, especially handy when
fishing top-water rigs."
The new blue anodized components
look awesome and remind anglers this reel is made for saltwater
Compact in size, the new reel offers plenty of
line capacity to handle popular inshore species from Redfish, Trout and Snapper
Blues in the Gulf and Eastern waters to Calico Bass on the Pacific side. To
resist the effects of saltwater corrosion, the reel has been given a total
corrosion package, starting with six of Daiwa’s unique CRBB ball bearings.
Designed to fight corrosion, they’ll last up to 12 times longer in saltwater use
than ordinary stainless steel ball bearings. In addition Daiwa's bearings are
shielded to keep out the sand and grit normally suspended in most inshore
waters. Specialized anti-corrosion treatments and materials ensure reliable
saltwater service from the reel’s other internal components as well.
The Daiwa Zillion Coastal makes
use of the familiar rubber barrel handle grips
As with any saltwater reel worth it's weight in
salt the drag needs to be both powerful and consistent. Daiwa makes use of a
eight-disc UTD carbon drag system that applies ultra-smooth braking power to
keep even strong fish under control. The new Zillion Coastal reel will be
available within a few months after ICAST in either right or left hand retrieve
and the MSRP for either model is $299.95.
Next Section: New
Saltist reels handle bigger fish
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