Z-BASS REEL

[GattaFish]

I have to agree with numby..... I have 3 VS's and every single one of them has had water in them at the end of the season at some point, but they get abused. I think I rinsed one once.....

they have all served me well. Aside from the minor repairs The only complaint I have is in the chinese 250. There is way to much wobble in the spool/shaft and after a new bushing and service it still wobbles but is within VS limits. Personally I dont think its close to acceptable.

I just picked up a zx 27 and plan on drowning that one too. Will be sure to let you know how it performs.
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[rickhern]

One aspect about the Z vs. VS that doesn't get a lot of attention but to me is critical is casting distance. The Z, for me, far outcasts a comparable size VS. Why? Because of the line lay on the Z, you are able to fill the spool right to the edge vs. the VS "Hourglass" line lay. There have been many occasions where the extra 10yds was the difference for me. I also seem to get far fewer wind knots with the Z. It's not perfect, had water intrusion a few times, replaced a clutch and some seals, but when it is good, the performance is outstanding.