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Team Daiwa Zillion

MSRP: $249.99

Online Rating: (8/10)

The Team Daiwa Zillion baitcaster is available in an all-purpose 6.3-to-1 ratio and a blazing-fast 7.1-to-1 version. Both feature six ball bearings, a swept handle, free-floating perforated aluminum spool, infinite anti-reverse, Magforce-Z automatic anti-backlash system, an eight-disc wet drag with precision click adjustment and more. Daiwa offers the Zillion in right- and left-hand models.

Suggested retail price, $249.99. Call (562) 802-9589.

ONLINE REVIEWS

kmaddogg3500

Posted:12/16/2007

Location:janesville, WI

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Online Rating:

(10/10)

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Fact135

Posted:1/28/2008

Location:chandler, AZ

Life Member

Online Rating:

(9/10)

PROS
Solid construction, x-tra long (swept) cranking handle, excellent line capacity, Magforce Z automatic anti-backlash system, free floating spool, & locking side plate for fast spool access.

CONS
It weighs 8.6 oz., not well suited for finesse fishing.

OVERALL
The zillion is a beast with extremely solid construction. The low profile ergonomic design fits nicely in your hand. Allthough I was able to throw baits effortlessly as small as 3/8 oz, it really excells with baits in the 1/2 - 3/4 oz size. The drag is very smooth and has provided me with very consistent performance. Daiwa once again has proven themselves to be on top of their game in terms of producing a quality reel and I personally feel it's well worth the $250.

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fishmaster7893

Posted:2/4/2008

Location:fredonia, KS

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Online Rating:

(10/10)

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Ellis14

Posted:2/21/2008

Location:luling, LA

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Online Rating:

(10/10)

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this reel is the best

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Eat,Sleep,Fish

Posted:2/27/2008

Location:arab, AL

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Online Rating:

(0/10)

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I don't see how anybody can justify spending $250.00 on a fishing reel but if it makes him happy he shuold .I personally think he's a dumb ass.

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Declan007

Posted:3/2/2008

Location:chevy chase, MD

Member

Online Rating:

(8/10)

PROS
Very smooth and light.

CONS
It's not very good for fishing light tackle.

OVERALL
This is a great overall product and I would recomend it to the younger generation/kids.

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JGILLI

Posted:4/5/2008

Location:oxford, NY

Life Member

Online Rating:

(10/10)

PROS
it has a great look, and a great retreve.

CONS
Its a little too pricy

OVERALL
not to bad

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cody56338

Posted:4/8/2008

Location:burkburnett, TX

Member

Online Rating:

(10/10)

PROS
Solid construction, x-tra long (swept) cranking handle, excellent line capacity, Magforce Z automatic anti-backlash system, free floating spool, & locking side plate for fast spool access.

CONS
It weighs 8.6 oz., not well suited for finesse fishing.

OVERALL
The zillion is a beast with extremely solid construction. The low profile ergonomic design fits nicely in your hand. Allthough I was able to throw baits effortlessly as small as 3/8 oz, it really excells with baits in the 1/2 - 3/4 oz size. The drag is very smooth and has provided me with very consistent performance. Daiwa once again has proven themselves to be on top of their game in terms of producing a quality reel and I personally feel it's well worth the $250.

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Dustin_992008

Posted:6/26/2008

Location:state road, NC

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Online Rating:

(10/10)

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i would like to test this product

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bass fisher09

Posted:7/5/2008

Location:annville, KY

Life Member

Online Rating:

(10/10)

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eat.sleep.fish you have to have good equipment to catch big fish and the good stuff is alot of $$$$$$$$$

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tyjohnson

Posted:7/6/2008

Location:olive branch, MS

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Online Rating:

(10/10)

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i want to try this out

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alex kenemore

Posted:7/16/2008

Location:moose lake, MN

Life Member

Online Rating:

(10/10)

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can i test it

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rough_neck_1978

Posted:7/19/2008

Location:kenai, AK

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Online Rating:

(10/10)

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Thats looks great I'm ready to test it out

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colin23

Posted:7/24/2008

Location:ocean springs, MS

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Online Rating:

(6/10)

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look good can i test it out

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rrbooknerd

Posted:7/30/2008

Location:mullinville, KS

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Online Rating:

(7/10)

PROS
Looks Nice!!

CONS
Pricy

OVERALL
Not to bad!!

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roncwhite

Posted:8/20/2008

Location:killeen, TX

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Online Rating:

(0/10)

PROS
I would love to try this out.

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jriley87

Posted:8/22/2008

Location:manteca, CA

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Online Rating:

(10/10)

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how do you get to test this out because i want to test it for bass in cali....

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johnstar75

Posted:8/23/2008

Location:winchester, KY

Life Member

Online Rating:

(0/10)

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Never had a reel from daiwa that was worth anything. This one sounds like it is trying to copy garcia's revo. I haven't got to test it, but I doubt it will come close to garcia.

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Dustinfishing

Posted:9/1/2008

Location:cedar rapids, IA

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Online Rating:

(7/10)

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i would like to test it

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MBordieri

Posted:9/2/2008

Location:floral park, NY

Member

Online Rating:

(9/10)

PROS
From what I have read, this is an exceptional reel. It's fits perfectly in one's hand, it's retreve is fast, it's a STRONG piece of equiptment, and it's a piece of equitment that I would like to have.

CONS
Aside from it's cost, it sounds like a VERY GOOD piece of equiptment.

OVERALL
It sounds like a CHOICE piece of equiptment.

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bass fisher09

Posted:9/12/2008

Location:annville, KY

Life Member

Online Rating:

(10/10)

PROS
i like it

CONS
it nice

OVERALL
very well casting

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KIsportsman

Posted:9/13/2008

Location:stevensville, MD

Member

Online Rating:

(10/10)

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I would like to test this reel for topwater frog fishing, due to the high ratio you need for good hooksets. I frequently fish with topwater frogs.

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K.R.M.

Posted:9/27/2008

Location:minotola, NJ

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Online Rating:

(7/10)

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I would like to test this product out in my kyake.

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Edward Elizondo

Posted:11/4/2008

Location:fort worth, TX

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Online Rating:

(5/10)

PROS
From what I have read, this is an exceptional reel. It's fits perfectly in one's hand, it's retreve is fast, it's a STRONG piece of equiptment, and it's a piece of equitment that I would like to own.

CONS
VERY GOOD piece of equiptment

OVERALL
I'ts a piece of equitment that I would like to use in a tournament.

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songvilay

Posted:1/9/2009

Registered Guest

Online Rating:

(10/10)

PROS
eat,sleep and fish is cheap! He does not know what he's talking about. You probably have your grandpa's hand me downs that's why he can't appreciate the quality of the Zillion or any Daiwa products. I bought the Steez before it came to the U.S. and I love it! well worth the money......

CONS
Solid!!!!!!

OVERALL
Excellent piece and well worth the money! I have the Japan version and paid more for it.

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oman1

Posted:2/4/2009

Location:long beach, CA

Life Member

Online Rating:

(10/10)

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where can i find one

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fisherman06512

Posted:2/6/2009

Location:east haven, CT

Member

Online Rating:

(10/10)

PROS
it looks great sounds great and from all that i have read it is great. daiwa hasnt been the first reel that i would look to but the zillion can sure change my mind.

CONS
cant say anything bad because i havent tested it.

OVERALL
i would like to test reel and be able to make a better review

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linea

Posted:2/8/2009

Location:bend, OR

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Online Rating:

(10/10)

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i want to test it out for some trout in oregon

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rlogan

Posted:2/9/2009

Location:grace, ID

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Online Rating:

(9/10)

PROS
initial price

CONS
the quality was so high that I went out and bought anothereasy access for cleaning

OVERALL
this reel is a little on the expensive side but the quality is very good cleanning is the only thing that I've done to this reel.the drag is very good the reels have used for jigging, steelhead fishing crankbaits flippig and dropshoting never , never and issue

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loopted69

Posted:2/16/2009

Location:miami, FL

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Online Rating:

(10/10)

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i want to try the product to be able to give my opinion.

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Chet the Man

Posted:2/24/2009

Location:laurinburg, NC

Member

Online Rating:

(7/10)

PROS
Looks like a sturdy piece of equipment that I would like to try out in the many applications of BassFishing.

CONS

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Would like to try it out in order to give a better opinion on the many applications of BassFishing, using that reel.

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jhaddix

Posted:2/25/2009

Location:indianapolis, IN

Member

Online Rating:

(7/10)

PROS
low profile good looks fast cranking

CONS
pricey

OVERALL
if I could afford it , I would buy one unfortunately groceries come first

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greenwinge

Posted:4/19/2009

Location:elizabethtown, KY

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Online Rating:

(8/10)

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I would like to try it on smallmouths and stripers

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Turco777

Posted:4/30/2009

Location:bitely, MI

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Online Rating:

(10/10)

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I would like to test on bass and personally would not pay 250 dollars for it.

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fishgriller

Posted:5/21/2009

Location:warrenton, OR

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Online Rating:

(0/10)

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i would REALLY like to try it out

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yellowmouth77

Posted:5/22/2009

Location:laplace, LA

Life Member

Online Rating:

(8/10)

PROS
great reel.. great gear ratio.. very fast and well suited for saltwater speckled trout in summer... becuase of the high speed iwould not recommend it for winter fishing down here... but it is very smooth.. and with the high line capacity there is no need to go to a round reel for reds. i usuually fish shimano but decided to try out a dawa and am glad I did.. I may just switch

CONS
the high gear ratio for winter.. perosnally I prefer a heavier reel so ilike the weight but for those of you who are all about the lighter rigs.. this may not be for you.

OVERALL
a fantastic solid product that delivers on its promises.

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whbeau8901

Posted:6/16/2009

Location:cedar rapids, IA

Member

Online Rating:

(8/10)

PROS
Six bearing makes a smooth retrive on matter what weight your bait might be, and enables you to take that hard hit without ruinning the disc.

CONS
would like to see it with a single grip handle double might get in the way if you don't pay mind on hand location, and trying to hard to hit your target.

OVERALL
would like to try it. I carry several different rods and reels, looks like it would not take up much room and could be put for easy access

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jprince

Posted:6/28/2009

Location:plumas lake, CA

Member

Online Rating:

(10/10)

PROS
dont know need to try

CONS
dont know need to try

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i would very much enjoy to try this reel. and gladly let you know how it is so please if possible i would love to try this THANK YOU warm regards, Justin

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jprince

Posted:6/28/2009

Location:plumas lake, CA

Member

Online Rating:

(10/10)

PROS
dont know need to try

CONS
dont know need to try

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i would very much enjoy to try this reel. and gladly let you know how it is so please if possible i would love to try this THANK YOU warm regards, Justin

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big_daddy2009

Posted:7/1/2009

Location:jackson, GA

Member

Online Rating:

(10/10)

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I WOULD LIKE TO TEST IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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huntingguy05

Posted:7/21/2009

Location:wynnewood, OK

Member

Online Rating:

(10/10)

PROS
i would love to have this

CONS
but the price is to high for me

OVERALL
i would love to test it out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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adrien

Posted:8/27/2009

Location:golden valley, AZ

Life Member

Online Rating:

(8/10)

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I would like to test it on smallmouths and stripers

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jhudson0962

Posted:8/27/2009

Location:duluth, GA

Member

Online Rating:

(7/10)

PROS
Don't know yet

CONS
For the price it should come with a stripper.

OVERALL
I will use any gear that can prove itself. I would love to test it and give my true thoughts. I am picky but I can judge if it makes my grade.

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manofgod

Posted:10/21/2009

Location:tolleson, AZ

Registered Guest

Online Rating:

(10/10)

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i have never used a baitcasting reel, my dad started me out on a 1956 mitchell 300 reel which i still use at times. I always wanted one of these reels and i would love to test and keep this one !

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1bigbass

Posted:11/17/2009

Location:sharptown, MD

Life Member

Online Rating:

(0/10)

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Most of my equipment is Shimano. I'm a new life member and whould love to try this reel.

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