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Title: Grauvell Zenith Z
Post by: Pollack on May 07, 2011, 07:13:39 AM

Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know anything about the above reel, I am thinking about buying one for some light jigging (4-6 oz.) in the UK from a boat. They seem to have a good spec, but what is the build quality?
Best Regards
Pollack

Title: Re: Grauvell Zenith Z
Post by: alantani on May 07, 2011, 01:48:48 PM

never seen one over here. anyone else?

http://www.whitbyanglingsupplies.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1427

Title: Re: Grauvell Zenith Z
Post by: Irish Jigger on May 07, 2011, 09:36:46 PM

Chinese,Graphite body, too many ball bearings and a poor write up on WSF. They remind me of the Chinese Penn Captivas which failed miserably when pollack jigging (10oz in 100m.) They may well be ok for light jigging only. Would check on availability of spares before buying.

Having used other spinners (Penn Spin Fishers 6500SS/7500SS) and overheads (Penn 3/0 HS Senators/ Shimano Trinidad TN16's) for deep water jigging in the UK my preference is for star drag overheads. PM me if you wish.

Title: Re: Grauvell Zenith Z
Post by: Alto Mare on May 07, 2011, 10:52:37 PM

Get yourself a used Penn 650SS or 6500SS on ebay, they go for around $80. As you already know there are some nice tutorials here and they're very easy to work on. Clean it up and you've got yourself a reel that won't let you down and will last a lifetime. Do yourself a favor and try to stay away from the graphite body on reels.

Title: Re: Grauvell Zenith Z
Post by: Pollack on May 09, 2011, 08:13:55 AM

Thanks all,
That really answers my question - a penn it is.
Thanks again Pollack

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