2021 DAIWA ZILLION SV TW G first impressions 🔥🔥🔥 (our 1st Daiwa reel) $350 import 

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Tension knob is a zero adjuster. Daiwa sets it from the factory. They suggests that you not adjust it but you can of course do what works for you. However that's why its a little harder to turn.

The one thing about the new Daiwa reels is you don't have to mess with the tension knob. Most of them are set so you only have to mess with the brakes if you need to. Most guys will have to set it at about 50 percent until you learn how the reel works. I have mine set at 2. Awesome reel feels great in hand.

The best part of your videos are explaining things very thoroughly for people like me who are just starting to get into fishing, so thank you for that!

Awesome to see Daiwa on the channel and great video! I am a Daiwa person all the way and to this day my favorite reel from Daiwa is STEEZ A. Glad you enjoyed the reel! Keep up the great content.

That reel looks dope dude 🔥

Killer review I always knew how the brake and tension worked but you explained it in a way Iv never heard before that makes way more sense. Thanks for that

You do a great job show casing different products bro 👏 Great video 👍

Got mine for two weeks now and love it 😍. Beast reel

The way you presented the reel 👌🏻 hitting all the angles you wanna see. Great job man 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🩸

I’m sold just on the clicking drag, I’ve wanted my bait casters to click so bad and now it will , thanks for showing me this beautiful beast 👍🏾

Great content as always 💪🏼

Really appreciate the instructions, especially your comments while you are actually fishing with it! :-)

I'm a big supporter of this reel. Great video as well!! Roro Lures makes a bfs spool for that model and you can throw lures down to 1gram. Makes the reel very versatile. Would love to see you showcase some bfs reels. Its a ton of fun and you would enjoy!

Sick looking reel. I got an old Bantam and they do look similar. Good advice on beginner baitcasting tips,that’s how I learned

Spool tension is meant to be like that because they call it “Zero Adjust”. Set it and forget it. For me the sweet spot is to set the spool tension to where it’s barely got some play in it, and then use my brakes to fine tune each bait

The new zillion is fire. I got two and loving em 💥🎣🔥 that clicking drag is awesome to hear when you catch a big bass 🤙

Amazing video!!! Congratulations!!! Hugs from Brazil!!!

The Gogan rod says it all

Nice video , land based fishing is dead set healthy for the soul. I’ve just purchased a tatula 100HS and am itching to try it. It’s my first reel since my shimano Calcutta passed away. But somethings telling that reel is the one to get.

Love when you do these !

Got mine jdm model and love it 😍

the closeup shots were sick !

On Daiwas without the zero adjuster you set the spool tension just to eliminate side to side play and forget about it and never mess with it again. Then just adjust the magnetics to your liking. daiwas are easy to dial in, I'm thinking about picking up the zillion as well. Right now I have a couple of tatula sv and have been flawless.

Bro I was gonna ask how you liked the Zero adjust spool tension knob out if the box but nvm😂😂. I've had mine for a couple weeks waiting on a rod for it, glad to see a first impressions on it I can't wait to use it!

Per the instructions, the zero adjuster is designed so you don't accidentally hit the spool tension while reeling/casting, but you do want it set to minimalize side to side play. It comes close from the factory, but it usually needs a spot of tuning. I can go from skipping mode to long cast mode just by changing the brake dial. Lower weights (> 4g) or higher weights can be casted just the same without spool tension adjustment.

I like when a reel looks a little beat up. Even an expensive one. It gives it character.

Beautiful reel!

About time you upgraded and got yourself a Daiwa.

I dig the clicking drag.

Daiwa has become one of my favorite brands of reels

Reallllly thinking about replacing my Lew’s tournament mp with this on my dobyns kaden rod. Really love my Tatula ct and my Tatula elite. Love my Daiwa’s

Tackle advisors actually did the best review. He took the damn thing apart and talked about ever part for 10 minutes. He is my favorite RU-vidr

What am I doing up! I have to work tomorrow😭BUT I HAVE TO WATCH THIS VIDEO🤩

Nice brother! Looks legit!

John is a good dude :) hoping to fish with him soon!

FYI the tension knob on the Right is a no adjust with the SV spool just change the dial on the left

Just got mine today, can’t wait to use it…sloped it on my orochi jerkbait rod

Great video

I’d like to see a comparison to the tatula sv tw. Been thinking about picking one up.

that reel is sick ! i would like to see you try the pro ti at the same price range

Shimano and diawa is really the only way to go🤙🏽

Daiwa is 🔥, I agree the clicking drag comes into play more in bfs with light lines and playing fish. The zillion can get super finesse also, you can spool 8lb flouro and pair it with a dobyns sierra finesse casting rod and throw neds and dropshots. Then you'll get to fully enjoy the clicking drag when a 3-5lb makes a run.

do you like this as much as a shimano dc.? I'm thinking of getting one of this. cheers good watch:)

My shimano antares also has a clicking drag got try that reel out

Nice video, would you cast 2,5 ounces with this reel or is it Too much?

Wow. Daiwa were the bomb when I started fishing. (35 years ago!!!) Tight lines people 👊 🇬🇧

Got my first frog fish of the year in Arizona today

I have mostly Diawa Tatula reels, but have been trying out Shimano DC reels lately. They both have pros and cons. I feel like I can tune the Diawas more fine, but I like the Shimano easy of use.

pair it with blazon bfs rod with 8lb braided line and 12lb shock leader..almost to perfection setup i guess..have caught many peacock bass and hampala in my country..can't wait for silverwolf sv and silvercreek air this year..thumbs up for this vid btw👍✨

Diawa hands down the best reels and the New Zillion takes it to another level! 🎣

Welp I just found my new reel I'm gifting myself for Father's Day but wayyyyy sooner 😂😜😊

I run 12 pound mono with an 8lb fluoro leader fishing for Smallies on an SV model reel. Performs like a dream.

READ THIS BRO ABOUT THE TENSION KNOB-On the daiwa sv--dont worry bout the spool tension. Thats why the daiwa spool tension is so hard to adjust, youre really not supposed to on the daiwa. Just set it to where theres no wiggle or the very tiniest wiggle and youre good. Thats the beauty of the sv brakes and why they are so much better than any other companies brakes (including the shimano dc). The brake settings compensate for everything including heavier lures, just use more brake. I run my brakes on about 6-8, maybe 10 or 12 if its really windy out and you’re using a light bait. The older sv tws had a bigger tension knob that was easier to get to, but people kept complaining to daiwa that their reels didnt work good and they couldnt get the distance they could outta their lews or whatever. They were setting up the reels like they would a lews or something with a slow fall, and you arent supposed to on the sv system. So daiwa changed the tension knob to where its recessed and behind drag and everything and sent them out from factory with spool already set so only thing u gotta do is use more or less brakes. I use all svs. I have 4 tatula sv tws, i have 2 coastal sv tws, and i have one zillion 10.0 sv tw(last years zillion sv tws) . I have a lews, and i have a shimano dc i use on deep crankin rod.....the sv is ultimate.

Once you can get the brake to ~4, it really does shine.

Diawar reels bearings aredry bearings and the spool tension is a zero adjust they come pre set from factory. At least on my to Tatula sv tws and tatula elite p/f they are super awesome reels to try if u are going with diawa

I have the Tatula SV TW and I’m certain I have never needed more than 6 on the brake setting. I throw 1/8 ounce hair jigs with that reel. I really love it. If you have any thumb skill at all you’ll never even come close to needing the brakes on more than 6 or 7.

With the Daiwa t-wing system the only thing that sucks is if you throw braid, you can’t run long leaders. The knot struggles to come out the reel. But you can still run short leaders. But other than that it’s great.

What would you pair this rod with medium heavy, or heavy? Thanks great review

Heh, you're gonna learn like I did that we're not supposed to adjust the tension knob.

Sick reel... Mister Secret agent man ! lol

Another issue is you can't lay your thumb on the spool while reeling or the line will bunch up where the thumb is because of the t wing

12 is what I run my Tatula's on. You should try a Tatula, its a good combination of performance and affordability.

Should try that tatula smooth as butter and cast a mile lol, once your use to it and figure it out it’s easy as pie and it light

The SV spool is insane. It was designed to be able to throw the lightest of lures without back lashing. It's a very light spool. Once you're able to get it dialed in, try throwing a Weightless fluke on it, its effortless, even more so than any bfs reel I've fished.

Tension knob is called a zero adjuster meaning don't touch. It was tuned at manufacturer.

The diawa isn’t the only baitcaster that has clicking drag, the shimano excense and shimano anteres have them. But it’s a cool feature

Why did the turtle attack you like that😂

Seems like the perfect flippin pitchin and skippin reel

The Diawa tatula sv is the best. Hands down all I fish with less chances of getting backlashes

MY GUY Lets Try Not To Get Kicked Out Of Any Ponds Today 😅🤘🏼

The thing is, with this new Zillion they have a brand new magnetic brake system. Instead of one tier, it has two different phases of braking. So you shouldn't need to adjust the spool tension other than to eliminate play. That is the goal anyway. Supposedly, this new Z-brake will outperform the last generation by a large amount. That's what Daiwa says anyway. I am waiting to see if that is actually the case and if Daiwa reviewers that are familiar with the systems agree it is a game-changer. If so, I might buy one. If not, I'll be looking at another Shimano. Perhaps the Mentainum.

U should do the abu Garcia bmax3 black maxx baitcaster reel

The tension knobs on Daiwas is so touchy you don't need to move it much more than a couple hairs going from 5/8s to 1/16.

I have the daiwa tatula and I think I like it more than my Shimano.

sweet looking real Westin

Lure should free fall and set to 6 to 12 depending on wind. The slow fall is for non daiwa braking systems.

Nice baitcaster! I only use Shimano and Daiwa.

2 years later, how are you liking this reel?

welcome aboard the zillion train. saw the title and laughed because i got mine for $350 shipped from japan when they launched them months ago. for me it has replaced the steez sv tw for me...which is a good thing because it's much cheaper, yet has the same quality and almost as light. also, you probably know this already by now, but the tension knob isn't designed to be adjusted...comes preset from factory...why it's termed zero adjuster. all you adjust is the braking dial on the bottom side of the reel. anyway, enjoy. i laughed when you started on 20...lure won't go anywhere. sweet spot is 4-7 with factory set zero adjuster. lol..bro you did everything wrong with this reel out of box, all good though because you didn't know. welcome to daiwa though.

I like how westin kept saying some other Shimanos

I want to buy one buy I’m waiting for the new scorpion dc

If you want the most in depth review go to tackle advisors. The reel test is a great channel but tackle advisors goes deep into the reel.

Just curious, where did you find storage with an electrical allowance?

Thanks

It has a zero adjuster spool set by the factory you don’t have to touch it at all

I have a different Daiwa SV reel and I can get the best distance (throwing around 3/8th ounce) with brake set to 7ish depending on wind. But I also haven’t messed with the zero adjuster tension knob. I get silly distance with it set this way. I have hit the other side of t he bank of a midsize pond at times. I have to use my thumb a little but I am by no means a pro. If you want to cast thumb free you are going to have to neuter the casting distance. It’s a shame to do that to such a capable reel. The SV BOOST spool on that Zillion is supposed to reach out ever farther than the regular SV spool.

Team daiwa !!!!

The T wing level wind is nice but it is horrible if you tie a leader longer than the rod, other than that diawa makes a great reel. I have several tatulas from the 100 to the 150s and they all are solid reels

is it as smooth as curado

Get the shimano exsence dc. Has clicking drag!

So what technique (T-Rig, jigs, moving bait). I'm thinking about this reel.

love from malaysia

You don’t need to touch the adjuster. It’s set by manufacturer. They call it the zero adjuster knob so you don’t have to adjust for any of the weights you’re using. You can go from 1/4 to 1/2oz with zero adjustments. It’s got the Stress-free versatile technology so your brakes will adjust to your weight when casting. The manual comes in handy especially if you’re fishing a different brand. I got my first ever daiwa and had to dig into the manual. #teamshimano

Next. Let's see that exsense dc ss also has a clicking drag. And it's a Shimano. 🔥

I just bought the 8:5:1 from tackle warehouse

@7:56 is dope. Head bobber

Shimano Japan has a baitcast with a clicking drag. JonB has one

Tackle Advisors is who goes through the reel. Reel Test just says you are going to hell and Shimano casts further...

Hey from Arlington texas