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ZZIPLEX ZTI

Postby DK » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:42 am

just bought a zziplex zti and wondering what it is capable of doing?
im using a century cm at the moment and mag elite with .35 line ang getting between 230-240 yards
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Postby AG » Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:06 am

Only you and your own style of cast can find that out . Wheter or not the rod suits your own style ? If your doin 240 yards you should be able to find out the rods limits prety easily .
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Postby kstaff » Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:39 am

240 yards is a big chuck, is that lead only?

The ZTI won't pose you any problems at all but it's not a given that you'll gain yards just with the rod.

Do you cast alot? Where are you based we have a casting club too.

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Postby DK » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:54 pm

ya thats lead only!! ya i do a fair bit of casting and definatly would like to join your casting club.im from cork and theres nobody really casting down here so maybe your next date i will try to get up to ye,do you think it would be worth getting a converted tournament reel? and where would i get one?
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Postby JPS » Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:52 pm

ZTi is capable of very big distances as long as you have the technique to get the most from it.

Like a lot of rods it is more the person casting it than the rod itself. :D

Here is some footage of the ZTI with 175 & 125 Grams
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23jZC-pfwc8[/url]

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Postby kstaff » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:28 pm

Very well put Jeremy!! :D Great clip as always, many thanks. Are ye back home yet?

DK you're more than welcome to attend any meet, at present it's once a month but hopefully some good news pending that will change. Keep checking here for details etc..

PaddyC is the man for the reels 136 at last count, check out a few at a meet and see what you like, loads on ebay and here at times too.


God help us is you get a fast reel and and .31 line, the court might not be long enough!! :D
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Postby weaverboy » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:43 pm

nice clip jeremy, that clip looks far more controlled and poerfull than
youre stepping casts, have the steps uped youre distance any,
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Postby JPS » Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:57 am

Steve ,

The stepping has only allowed me to time my hit a bit better and get better sinker position as i am allowing the lead to get up to the right hight and step outside of the tip as i commence my turn.

Overall distances are slowly coming up and after what i learnt from my trip to the UK , Belgium and the USA i hope to improve on that a bit more.

I am still in the states and have just got back from Cabela's tackle and sporting store where I picked up another toy that may turn into a comp reel.
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Postby DK » Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:36 am

ya sounds good,when is the next meet anyway?
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Postby kstaff » Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:49 pm

How ya DK,

probably in 2-3 weekends time once the bank holiday is out of the way, will keep you posted,

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