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Spiderman · 02-21-2009, 03:49 PM

I fished a zx27 all year as a test against the advice of some friends.
Mostly good, some bad and some ugly.
I fished it in a lot of different conditions and swam with it.
I was very happy with the drag and how it layed line on the spool.
Overall it performed well.
Originally it had 2 line rollers, after having the second roller come around on the cast and catch the line a few times and snapping off a few plugs, I ordered a counter balance and opened up the gear case and packed it with grease to slow it down until the counter balance came. No problems with that part after.
Next problem, I spooled it to what I thought was about maximum thinking that it might tighten up as I fished it a few times. Well the line slid in between the drag knob and the spool, although it doesn't look like it could happen, on casts a couple of times losing a few more lures. After cutting back the line some this problem ended. A friend of mine had the same problem.
Lastly, the color is fading on the body.
I have heard a couple of guys that have them complain that sand can get under the drag knob and lock it up but I have not experienced this problem although I fished it on the beach often. I hear they are going to change the drag knob.
I like the fact that it is self servicable and they will sell you parts.
I like that it has a limited lifetime warranty as opposed to the VS one year warranty.
When they change the drag knob I will probably buy another one.
I've used VS reels for years, I just dont like the way the company is going these days.

02-21-2009, 03:49 PM	#6
Spiderman Spidey Senses iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 171	Zeebass I fished a zx27 all year as a test against the advice of some friends. Mostly good, some bad and some ugly. I fished it in a lot of different conditions and swam with it. I was very happy with the drag and how it layed line on the spool. Overall it performed well. Originally it had 2 line rollers, after having the second roller come around on the cast and catch the line a few times and snapping off a few plugs, I ordered a counter balance and opened up the gear case and packed it with grease to slow it down until the counter balance came. No problems with that part after. Next problem, I spooled it to what I thought was about maximum thinking that it might tighten up as I fished it a few times. Well the line slid in between the drag knob and the spool, although it doesn't look like it could happen, on casts a couple of times losing a few more lures. After cutting back the line some this problem ended. A friend of mine had the same problem. Lastly, the color is fading on the body. I have heard a couple of guys that have them complain that sand can get under the drag knob and lock it up but I have not experienced this problem although I fished it on the beach often. I hear they are going to change the drag knob. I like the fact that it is self servicable and they will sell you parts. I like that it has a limited lifetime warranty as opposed to the VS one year warranty. When they change the drag knob I will probably buy another one. I've used VS reels for years, I just dont like the way the company is going these days.