Zee Baas - The Successor to the VS - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Christian · 03-05-2006, 05:26 PM

looks like a freeking machine!
hope its not $1000

shadow · 03-05-2006, 06:13 PM

from what I hear it is something like $1200 to $1400.

Skitterpop · 03-05-2006, 06:28 PM

a bigger long cast spool

maddog2020 · 03-05-2006, 06:35 PM

I like the dual line rollers - smarter way instead of the goofy exterior counterweight IMHO. Faster pickup as well.

What the heck is that thing sticking out of the side of the stem for??

I think the holes are BS - weakens the design and the "weight" savings from the aluminum is a JOKE. Solid is better.

Cool - another reel I need to own.

I haven't jumped on the Daiwa Saltiga wagon yet ... lol.

The Accurate spinner is nice ($900), but an offshore boat reel. They are coming out with a Penn 650ss/6500ss size may be in the Fall.

JohnR · 03-06-2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by maddog2020

What the heck is that thing sticking out of the side of the stem for??

I wonder if it is a transportation security connection facilitator for your integrated energy transfer lever and line control and reclamation coil containment device hard point ejector rack for your Silica Traversal Vehicle. Absolutely necessary for a >1000 smacker piscis extraction apparatus...

Wow - and I was hoping for a water impregnatable, simple spinning reel that was LESS money than a VS

JFigliuolo · 03-06-2006, 08:56 AM

too many folks have VS's so the upper crust need something that will stand out in the crowd..

over a G for a reel... WTF!

Pete F. · 03-06-2006, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JFigliuolo

too many folks have VS's so the upper crust need something that will stand out in the crowd..

over a G for a reel... WTF!

I have trouble with over a hundred...

basswipe · 03-06-2006, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

Wow - and I was hoping for a water impregnatable, simple spinning reel that was LESS money than a VS

Goose · 03-06-2006, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

I wonder if it is a transportation security connection facilitator for your integrated energy transfer lever and line control and reclamation coil containment device hard point ejector rack for your Silica Traversal Vehicle. Absolutely necessary for a >1000 smacker piscis extraction apparatus...

no kidding John, you wanna catch fish don't you?

$850 or $1450 it doesn't make a difference, theres a small crowd who thinks they need it.

JohnR · 03-06-2006, 09:23 AM

I'm not going to knock the fellar that wants a VS or a Zee or whatever. I have one VS and it is pretty sweet and handled a bunch of SBT very well. However, I want a solid, reliable, water proof, efficient surf casting reel for under $250. Should not be that hard to do IMO...

MAC · 03-06-2006, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by maddog2020

What the heck is that thing sticking out of the side of the stem for??

to hook your plug, I'd bet. Instead of putting the hook on the handle knob

JohnR · 03-06-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MAC

to hook your plug, I'd bet. Instead of putting the hook on the handle knob

I'm sticking with my security cable attachment point for the Sled's rod rack

(but you are very good

)

Redsoxticket · 03-06-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MAC

to hook your plug, I'd bet. Instead of putting the hook on the handle knob

How about a place to wrap your line to give you more leverage to pull when to get snaged on something out there. That will prevent roller damage.
Plug holder maybe, there doesn't appear to be enough room to clear the reel without possible scratching the finish.

Redsoxticket · 03-06-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

How about a place to wrap your line to give you more leverage to pull when to get snaged on something out there. That will prevent roller damage.
Plug holder maybe, there doesn't appear to be enough room to clear the reel without possible scratching the finish.

or
Security mount bracket for attaching a locking device or stablizing the reel when it is in a rod holder.

Fishpart · 03-06-2006, 03:21 PM

Cool, if you can get one God Bless you. I'll have to sell my van to buy one and be lucky enough to buy a bag of Sluggos with the leftover............

I saw an Okuma that handles SBFT with no trouble and is still in action. Let me tell you that thing hasn't had any maintenance other than a salt water wash down....

MAC · 03-06-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

or
Security mount bracket for attaching a locking device or stablizing the reel when it is in a rod holder.

I'm telling ya again. it is for securing the plug

If you are concerned about it hitting the reel and scratching it turn the plug upside down

ThrowingTimber · 03-06-2006, 11:36 PM

*beep* Hello onstar.. I just lost a jig

onstar - We'll have that jig back to you in 10-15 minutes..

Thank you onstar!!!

Raven · 03-19-2006, 07:19 AM

i'd have to sleep with it each night...

it just made the Saltiga affordable...

ditto on the holes....decorative ......water sprayer...

dream on... dutch dude.

Skitterpop · 03-19-2006, 01:30 PM

Daiwa Black Golds or something else to beat to piss for that price....no way here

I`m not marrying a friggen reel

In The Surf · 03-06-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by maddog2020

What the heck is that thing sticking out of the side of the stem for??

In looking closely at the picture it appears that the reel stem is offset and is part of the whole reel being balanced and a place to hang a plug.

BigBo · 03-06-2006, 01:48 PM

Looks like the drag adjustment is accomplished via palming that top cap.?? Since there's no knob to turn. How easy will that work with wet or slimey hands or people with arthritis problems once the wet and cold sets in? I think I'd rather have a simple knob on the front.

Peter Lajoie · 03-05-2006, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Christian

looks like a freeking machine!
hope its not $1000

There actually more than that from what Ive heard.