You're right about new Zillion it's well deserving of all of the awards it's won. And it's definitely the best reel I ever owed. No doubt the reel of the year! 🏆
Great video! Glad to hear you and many others singing the praises of the 2021 zillion sv-I considered it myself but couldn't spend that much on a reel just yet. That being said I did grab the tatula 2020 sv so im pumped to try a reel that is a step down with some of the same/similar features as the zillion
Great choices! Glad to hear you got your voice back. Haven't been out yet to use the Mach Crush. Had a family member pass away Wednesday morning. He was my god son and only 47. He was diagnosed on Monday with clots in his legs, lungs and brain. In addition he was stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Never seen a doctor until his legs started hurting.
Filmed before voice was gone. Normally takes a week or two before I edit whatever I recorded previously. Sorry to hear about your God son, cancer takes far too many.
Out of frustration being a lefty needing a lefty reel my hubby talked me into a more expensive reel that was in stock. I picked up the Chronarch MGL and only playing with it for an half hour yesterday I'm extremely impressed!!
they are like $160 something on ALFC, plus you can use Gramps10 to save another 10%. I love that reel and think it would also be a GREAT first reel for someone learning to baitcast. Limited amount of line, all the features you need, casts great, boom!
Really enjoyed this one. I’m a tackle junkie too with a hodgepodge of rods and reels. I agree, the new Zillion is definitely awesome for sure. I’d kinda like to try out the Lews Pro S/P for jigs also. I can’t say enough good things about American Legacy, has my go to the last couple years. I’m gonna say your gonna trade the Pro Ti for the new Lews Custom Pro. That’d probably be my pick….
I have a mix of Abu Garcia, Lews, Shimano but I think my most expensive reel is $150. Back in the day fishing Red Man Midwest and other Tournaments I spent alot but now it's what ever works for what I can afford.
Good selection of reels gramps!!! Quick question, What rod do you use with the curado dc? I'm about to purchase a curado for throwing crankbaits was wondering if my googan reaction rod would be the good to match it up with?
Do you have any recommendations about a rod to pair with the kvd reel then? I was thinking about getting the whole combo because it’s on sale right now but now I’m stuck on a rod to pick
What rod do you have the zillion on? I've been wanting to treat myself to at least one nice combo and am really leaning towards the zillion, but am not sure what rod to put it on. Do you think a Dobyns Fury would work? I'm thinking it will be a chatterbait combo, or maybe for jigs. Thanks for the video.
Shimano is definitely giving Daiwa some competition. Did you check out thier new Flash-Boost lures..World pop and silent assassin. It definitely looks interesting. I hope it's not a gimmick. I just ordered some.
Very interesting video. I will really appreciate If You could help me with one case. I got it Shimano calcutta 251b and didn't test yet but wonder that can handel havy lures ?its paired with 40-130 GR W3.Is that right combo? Thanks fir answering Regards
Speaking of a shallow spool for pitching, skipping, and jigs. I think most bass anglers could benefit from 40 yard spools for everything they do. It would solve some problems.
@@FishinwithGRAMPS Got a 151 MGL due to be delivered by tomorrow , don't even need it but had to have it , not even sure what I'm going to use it for yet
I won't lie, after I got my hands on the Shimano MGL 150... I replaced the majority of my reels. I never had a single issue with the KVD LFS and still recommend it at that price point but the Curado is my bread and butter.
I love me some Lews, but also have a bunch of Daiwa's and a few Shimano's. Long casting isn't really something I do, except maybe chatterbaits and crankbaits. I use a Daiwa Zillion for chatters and a Lew's KVD for cranks.
while it would be easy to tell you to visit my channel partner American Legacy Fishing and use my code to save you 10% on another reel, have you thought about trying some Speed Spool bearings in your fav reel?
@@FishinwithGRAMPS just got my Curado 151 HG MGL today , have no clue what rod to put it on , want to put it in my Boom Boom 705cb but already have a Chronarch on it
Ha none of those are in my normal price range 😂 that's why I'm a budget fishing guy and trying to do reviews on the lower priced stuff. SSI doesn't go far 🤷♂️ being disabled kind of sucks sometimes lol but at least I have all kinds of time to fish lol
I've always said the reg lfs should have been built like the kvd reel is now at that $99 price point other companies can do it idk way Lew's can't although $140 not horrible but I look at other companies that have similar futures at that $99 price point
You're right about new Zillion it's well deserving of all of the awards it's won. And it's definitely the best reel I ever owed. No doubt the reel of the year! 🏆
Great video! Glad to hear you and many others singing the praises of the 2021 zillion sv-I considered it myself but couldn't spend that much on a reel just yet. That being said I did grab the tatula 2020 sv so im pumped to try a reel that is a step down with some of the same/similar features as the zillion
Great choices! Glad to hear you got your voice back. Haven't been out yet to use the Mach Crush. Had a family member pass away Wednesday morning. He was my god son and only 47. He was diagnosed on Monday with clots in his legs, lungs and brain. In addition he was stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Never seen a doctor until his legs started hurting.
Filmed before voice was gone. Normally takes a week or two before I edit whatever I recorded previously. Sorry to hear about your God son, cancer takes far too many.
I have 2 KVDs i just got from Black Friday…. Didn’t know about the bait keepers! Dope feature i like em even more
Excited to see this. Branching out in 2022 with reels.
will do a full boat / yak / bank arsenal down the road
I have the KVD 8:3:1 paired up with the KVD 7’ med heavy rod and man it works like a dream for top water frogs
Love your choices!! I’m a Lew’s fan too!! 🎣🙌
I love Diawa reels , I've used them since the 1970's
I was scrolling threw reel reviews and my dogs nose hit this video 😂 great video man💪🏻🔥
puppy dog for the win!
Out of frustration being a lefty needing a lefty reel my hubby talked me into a more expensive reel that was in stock. I picked up the Chronarch MGL and only playing with it for an half hour yesterday I'm extremely impressed!!
Sorry to hear that, I can tell you that there is a lightly used left Curado DC heading to ALFC for trade-in today. I just couldn't do the lefty thing.
@@FishinwithGRAMPS I was gonna wait to get another one when BPS does their sale in March....but....Lol! Thanks Gramps!
@@juli82E check my community post
Awesome LEWS makes really good fishing gear
agree for the most part, some of their lower end rods are lacking but for the most part their gear is solid.
Amazing video! Thanks for sharing!
A DC is definitely on my radar but that skipping/jigging shallow lews reel is stinking sweet!!
they are like $160 something on ALFC, plus you can use Gramps10 to save another 10%. I love that reel and think it would also be a GREAT first reel for someone learning to baitcast. Limited amount of line, all the features you need, casts great, boom!
Awesome video gramps. Thanks
Really enjoyed this one. I’m a tackle junkie too with a hodgepodge of rods and reels. I agree, the new Zillion is definitely awesome for sure. I’d kinda like to try out the Lews Pro S/P for jigs also. I can’t say enough good things about American Legacy, has my go to the last couple years. I’m gonna say your gonna trade the Pro Ti for the new Lews Custom Pro. That’d probably be my pick….
Love Lews and Daiwa
Excellent video Thanks!
How come I keep watching when it makes it hard to hold on to my money? LOL
Great stuff man. That Lew’s ti SHEEEWWWW! 😅
she's a beauty!
My daiwa tatula sv is my favorite for the year
great reels!
I’m guessing the pro ti for the new shimano bantam and the pitch n flip reel for the new 9 speed lews reel?am I real close?🤣
Hope you're feeling better, Gramps
feel great, just no voice. Must be what I get for getting my new allergy meds, lol
man that daiwa looks nicee
Best I've ever used.
I have a mix of Abu Garcia, Lews, Shimano but I think my most expensive reel is $150. Back in the day fishing Red Man Midwest and other Tournaments I spent alot but now it's what ever works for what I can afford.
I mix it back and forth, finding stuff on sale, used or using the trade-in program.
Good selection of reels gramps!!! Quick question, What rod do you use with the curado dc? I'm about to purchase a curado for throwing crankbaits was wondering if my googan reaction rod would be the good to match it up with?
That video comes out in a couple of days. Reaction rod should be awesome for it, see lots of the Googans using them with Curados
@@FishinwithGRAMPS ok good deal sounds!! Thank you sir!
Hey gramps! What do you think of the kvd lews rod?
Wasn't a fan honestly.
Do you have any recommendations about a rod to pair with the kvd reel then? I was thinking about getting the whole combo because it’s on sale right now but now I’m stuck on a rod to pick
@@alexzhang1454Do you have a specific technique in mind? I love these reels with the Dobyns Kaden rods.
@@FishinwithGRAMPS got it! Jigs and worms are my go to for the summer so that’s probably what I’ll be getting a rod for.
What rod do you have the zillion on? I've been wanting to treat myself to at least one nice combo and am really leaning towards the zillion, but am not sure what rod to put it on. Do you think a Dobyns Fury would work? I'm thinking it will be a chatterbait combo, or maybe for jigs. Thanks for the video.
It is on my Dobyns Champion XP 736CB Glass Chatterbait rod
Thank you. I will check that one out.
I throw my chatterbaits on a zillion too, it's an incredible reel. Only complaint is the paint.... chips if you lay it on a pillow lol.
yeah it does
Shimano is definitely giving Daiwa some competition. Did you check out thier new Flash-Boost lures..World pop and silent assassin. It definitely looks interesting. I hope it's not a gimmick. I just ordered some.
Their competition gives us better gear every year.
Very interesting video. I will really appreciate If You could help me with one case. I got it Shimano calcutta 251b and didn't test yet but wonder that can handel havy lures ?its paired with 40-130 GR W3.Is that right combo?
Thanks fir answering
Regards
should be okay
I think you have me sold on the zillion
LOVE the Zillion
Speaking of a shallow spool for pitching, skipping, and jigs. I think most bass anglers could benefit from 40 yard spools for everything they do. It would solve some problems.
Yeah, I love the shallow Spool reels!
Like the Abu Garcia revo x
Great video! What gear ratio was your lews pro ti?
7:5.1
How much would it bring at ALF being 1 year used?
no idea, but I'm thinking I can't part with it after making this video, lol
Have you ever used a curado k thinking about getting one for my Texas rig reel
no, I used previous versions of Curado's and have no reason to believe its not as awesome as they've always been tho
I will say, I have the MGL 150 that's $20 more and absolutely move it and will probably get a few more.
Thanks gramps
@@FishinwithGRAMPS Got a 151 MGL due to be delivered by tomorrow , don't even need it but had to have it , not even sure what I'm going to use it for yet
Mine is going to be on a 7ft MH Curado Rod as a do everything utility rod
hows the KVD holding up? heard a bad review that it gets stiff after a while.
I won't lie, after I got my hands on the Shimano MGL 150... I replaced the majority of my reels. I never had a single issue with the KVD LFS and still recommend it at that price point but the Curado is my bread and butter.
Nice choices. And nope I’m not trading anything in yet. lol.
Dawaii all day
What brand would you say is the best for far casts? All my experience is with lews and abu and I'm wanting to introduce myself to a new brand.
I love me some Lews, but also have a bunch of Daiwa's and a few Shimano's. Long casting isn't really something I do, except maybe chatterbaits and crankbaits. I use a Daiwa Zillion for chatters and a Lew's KVD for cranks.
while it would be easy to tell you to visit my channel partner American Legacy Fishing and use my code to save you 10% on another reel, have you thought about trying some Speed Spool bearings in your fav reel?
@@FishinwithGRAMPS I actually just checked out their website,they've got some good deals and are only about a 90 minute drive away.
@@FishinwithGRAMPS they're actually the first site I've been able to find the combo I've been wanting.
@@brandomorphin6358 yeah, they are 90 minutes from me as well. When I order, it normally gets delivered in about 2 days
Have the Curado DC, not a fan, feels heavy and no matter how much I tune it I backlash more on it than any other reel
I prefer the smaller Curado's. Loving the MGL 150 after a couple of short sessions with it. Will def be in next years review.
@@FishinwithGRAMPS just got my Curado 151 HG MGL today , have no clue what rod to put it on , want to put it in my Boom Boom 705cb but already have a Chronarch on it
Ha none of those are in my normal price range 😂 that's why I'm a budget fishing guy and trying to do reviews on the lower priced stuff. SSI doesn't go far 🤷♂️ being disabled kind of sucks sometimes lol but at least I have all kinds of time to fish lol
I've always said the reg lfs should have been built like the kvd reel is now at that $99 price point other companies can do it idk way Lew's can't although $140 not horrible but I look at other companies that have similar futures at that $99 price point
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It's probably easier to skip from a kayak than standing in the boat.
More sidearm from yak, basically two different techniques
Lews KVD all day long...