I own 2 ZeeBaaS reels - a ZX-22 Bailed and a ZX-25 Single pickup. I have landed an 80lb monster Mulloway with the ZX-25 and can honestly say from that experience alone that this reel is simply the best I've ever used. Smooth easily controlled drag and plenty of engine room power to put you in total control. If you drop it in the sand, no big deal just wash it off in the surf and keep on turning the handle. I find that the weight of the reel perfectly balances out a 12 or 13.5 foot surf rod. Well worth the investment as it will last a lifetime with just a simple yearly maintenance.

This ZB27 is a workhorse. I have beaten the heck out of mine and it keeps going. I have it paired with a Lamellas Infinity 11' and it is a perfect match. You can dunk it, swim with it and put it in sand and it won't fail!

I have about 10 different reels that I mostly use to fish for stripers. This is by far my favorite. I switch this reel between my St Croix Legend Surf Spinning 10/6 MFMH and my CTS S8. Second place goes to my VSX200 but the ZeeBaas is just a couple notches above and is also made in the USA, not sure if anyone cares where their reel is made but I do. Also is great living 30 minutes from Stratford, just dropped it off for a service and had it back the next day, complete with 2nd pickup and roller arm!

I fish in very harsh conditions. From jersey beaches to Montauk to block island. I have swam, dunked, got sand in it and the reel just keeps performing.I have the zx25.

This is second ZX27 I purchased from Tackle Direct. I couldn't be more satisfied with either reel.

Drag is flawless and smooth. Without a doubt one of the best made reels.

This is a very well built reel. Very smooth and tight. My only complaint was that it is a tad on the heavy side for my taste.

Great reel never used a better reel in my life.Drag system is great for landing Big Stripers!!!

Greatness! Smoothest drag, best features you could ever want in a spinning reel.