WATCH THIS BEFORE You Buy a NEW Daiwa Zillion Rod

[@TojiZenin3956]

If i were you i would've got the Daiwa Rebellion for $150 from Japan. It's blank, guide and finish is top tier and light as a feather. It beats steez, zillion,Blazen or Days which are knocks off of the Rebellion. Its even better than my exprides or Zodias. I don't use my other rods anymore.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

The Rebellion rods are beautiful I have the 7’4H glass that I actually throw light glide baits on. The guides are awesome can’t believe they discontinued them. Not Expride level though

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

The first poison adrena had the mono handle. I love my Phenix M1 for the handle.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

Great rods I have the M1 and a few Feathers and they are awesome. The 7’7mh feather is the best trap rod I’ve ever used. It’s more like a medium mod fast and I run braid to flourocarbon and it rips traps out of grass perfectly and it’s parabolic enough that you don’t lose fish once hooked

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

@@RyanSmith-fb8rf I have the 7'2 mh casting and 7'2 m spinning, phenomenal rods, reel seats need improvement on casting tho. Haven't put in any work on the spinning yet.

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

That looks like a great combo. Have to see some after reviews on them. I’m rocking a 7’ M glass composite Expride with a Chronarch Mgl HG. No issues except when I snag a branch during a cast🙁

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on brother! That's a sweet combo you got there! Appreciate you watching! 👊💪

[@garylaney1333]

Going to be good to get your feed back on those rods. I don’t own a glass so interested the hear what you say about both.

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on brother! 👊

[@mattcampbell3876]

Would you compare that glass rod with the expride glass rods,, just curious of the comparison in your opinion

[@TackleJunky81]

I'll have to grab an Expride down the road.

[@BassFishingNEB]

I bought 3 of them when they came out. I got the 7'5" bottom contact and it's a lot softer than I expected for a fast action but it's growing on me. Super sensitive. I got the the 7'9" Heavy swimbaits and the 7'2" medium fast moving bait rod. It has what they call a megatop tip. Have no idea what that is

[@TackleJunky81]

Great choices buddy! 👊💪

[@kierchilders]

Hey man, I was also looking at that 7’5 bottom contact rod, it says the lure rating are from 1/4-1 1/2. Have you tried throwing lures light as 1/4? Trying to see how versatile it really is

[@nickbruns4379]

Do you ever do “top 5 bait” videos for the month/season? Always interesting to see what other anglers use in the Midwest Iowa: Illinois

[@TackleJunky81]

Yes, I have in the past, but everyone was doing them, so I stopped.

[@Jason-416]

The zillion are sweet for sure 👍 Daiwa knocked it out of the park with this rod for sure.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@tymfortoys]

Great combos!! Have the Zillion reels now I need the Zillion rods. Thanks for the Video sir!!

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure and I appreciate you watching! 👊💪

[@davidwilliams1805]

Thanks so much for the information on this. Surprised me for sure! I don't own any of the those, most of mine are St. Croix and Lew's, but that seems like an awesome one to own! I would love it for crankbaits! Thank you sir!

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure buddy! Appreciate you watching! 👊

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

Awesome video dude. Glass is definitely top of the line

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you brother! 👊💪

[@AidyLee214]

Amazing! May I ask how heavy the zillion glass rod is? I mean the actual weight.

[@2873lonewolf]

I've heard great things about the new Zillion rods, now again from you. Can't wait until you get on water and try them out. Very interested in that glass rod, how it feels and acts on retrieve with catch. Todays EDC is bark river fixed blade and Benchmade 940 CF.

[@TackleJunky81]

If the rain holds out, I'll play around with them on Friday! Hard to beat a benchmade! 👊

[@kylemayer8486]

Personal opinion, but i never throw spinnerbaits on my chatterbait rod. The wire has so much flex already. I throw a 7'1 heavy/fast ark reinforcer. I'm interested in the 7'6ml spinning zillion though. Need a new hair jig rod.

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on! 👊

[@jasonmaestre1355]

the zillion are very nice rods !! I bought the 7 ft med. fast action . Very sensitive but the tip section is a little flimsy for me. I own 5 xpride rods and I think overall the xpride is a better rod and $30 cheaper. Now as far as reels go Daiwa for sure as I prefer the daiwa reels over the shimano

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on! 👊

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

Expride is hard to beat

[@kierchilders]

Which rod would you say is more sensitive? Expride or Zillion?

[@jasonmaestre1355]

@@kierchilders I have only purchased and used 1 zillion rod the casting 7 ft medium but I have 5 xprides . I thinl the xpride is lighter and more sensitive.

[@cadendickey4536]

After using it for a little how have you liked the 6’10 mh? I just purchased a zillion reel and I’m looking for a crankbait/ chatterbait rod wondering if this would be a good option

[@Brandonkanzaki]

This is the exact combo I’ll be getting next! Thank you for all the great information on the zillion combo 👍🏻

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on brother! 👊💪

[@dickiehoskins9835]

Man those are some sick Combos! 🔥! Great video

[@TackleJunky81]

💯 brother! 👊💪

[@rolltidech]

The shimano Xpride and Inteza in glass are super light. They also don't have a big blank. If you haven't tried them you might want to try one, you will be glade you did. Shimano all the way for me....

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the heads up! 👊💪

[@slonefactor]

Wish you could feel and use my 2 new set ups-Shimano Metaniums and mega bass destroyer rods...very high end but sweet to use.

[@TackleJunky81]

Very nice brother! 👊💪

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

Added a Zangetsu to the collection 👌😎🥳😋😆🤩👍

[@user-nx8vp5sy5d]

shimano tcurve aussie rods are a glass combination rod, very light and nice for shimano fan boys

[@kierchilders]

Im stuck between getting the new zillion rod and a kistler (helium or zbone series) rod. I know you’ve also reviewed a kistler rod, which one is best for sensitivity and casting distance?

[@TackleJunky81]

I don't have much time with the Zillion rods yet...I'll do an updated video here soon.

[@joemas2112]

Hey tacklejunky if you could get this rod or the Okuma X series for the same price which one would you go with? I’ve been eyeing both and watched your videos on the rods and I just can’t decide

[@TackleJunky81]

That's a tough one! I have the Zillion rigged up for Texas Rigs, which I'll be tossing a lot here soon, so as soon as I have more time with it, I'll let you know! The X Series is definitely the best bass rod that Okuma has ever put out, and I don't believe you can go wrong with either. I will say the Okuma feels lighter in hand.

[@basslesschap346]

Sometimes a guy just doesn't know how good his rod is, until he holds it in his hands ! congrats Jim, a coupe of very impressive combo's right there for sure !

[@TackleJunky81]

💯 brother! 👊💪

[@kierchilders]

Can we get some on the water review of the zillion rod and reel combo?

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@fishingfix402]

Sweet looking rod/reel setup for sure.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@XnnorDaveB]

Daiwa has got some nice twigs 👊💪

[@TackleJunky81]

💯 👊💪

[@madmattfishing]

Now those are some H E Double hockey sticks of a rod and combo! Shesh!! Nice man!💪💪

[@TackleJunky81]

💯 brother! 👊💪

[@brianlee9074]

Thanks for the review tj81. I'm in the market for a zillion reel, and that glass rod looks like a good match for me. 👊😎🎣

[@TackleJunky81]

💯 brother! 👊💪

[@Altered76]

Good to see technology making the glass rods better. 👍

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@jesseraymaker9214]

The zillion is the best reel on the market imo.

[@Jason-416]

I agree

[@TackleJunky81]

One of my favorites!

[@chootum8295]

For $225 it really is the best bang-for-buck reel out there

[@adwhite804]

Man. I hope I have the budget for a zillion reel... and apparently now a zillion rod

[@TackleJunky81]

You'll dig em! 👊💪

[@Playaj711]

I got to stay in that Tatula $ range

[@TackleJunky81]

Great choice! 👊💪

[@gngreatness]

I want to see the difference between the zillion and expride. Seem very similar

[@TackleJunky81]

I'll have to grab an expride down the road.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

I’ve heard the Expride has it beat but both are great

[@stevesmith7164]

Good video Jim 🤛

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks man! 👊💪

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

I ONLY buy Megabass Destroyer P5, NRX+, Tenryu, StCroix and Evergreen int. Rods😁😁😂

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

I recently ordered a Zangetsu 👌👍👊🤜🤛

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@angelo773]

the glass rods are the ones that end with FL

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@5.7.0bassin2]

I seen to I think it’s the flex series daiwa is using recycled materials witch is cool

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@blind_eye_fishing]

They will always tell you a cheaper rod isn't the same as a higher priced one so they can try and sell the higher priced one 😂. But many times they are the same blanks but with different eyelets and or reel seats.

[@TackleJunky81]

Well, either way, I'd imagine I'd buy them both anyway! 🤣

[@blind_eye_fishing]

@@TackleJunky81 that's what us really tackle junkies do 😂😂

[@jacobkramer1089]

I don't think Daiwa would ever admit if it was the exact same blank lol, hurts their top end rod since there's a bunch of people who don't care for AGS

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on! 👊💪

[@futureMDmom]

Can't wait to use it 😉

[@TackleJunky81]

🤔

[@danieltucker5899]

💪💪💪

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Sstaley09]

🎣👊

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@brianwilson4184]

That’s rod blank kinda makes you wonder ? Hopefully it doesn’t say China on it ? Maybe more like Singapore or Korea 😟 Dig your vids , I watched your unboxing on a Curado that I’ve been eyeballing, I went ahead and ordered one….

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on brother! 👊💪

[@JoeDirtHockey]

Hello

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

🤠👍💪

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Bass23]

🔥🔥🔥👊👍💪

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@williammiller735]

Don’t need all that to catch a 3 lb Bass.

[@5.7.0bassin2]

Nope but if ya can then why not

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

But it IS more fun if you got high-end rods and reels 😅😊

[@solaydbak]

High end rods tend to be lighter. So it makes a difference if you're casting all day. Especially if you're doing tournaments all year.

[@baliton2006]

You don’t need a bmw to get from point A to point B but it sure is fun to have one 😂

[@kylemayer8486]

Says a man that's never used anything but an ugly stik.