Here ya go... A knock off steez
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8BB-6-3-1-L...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Someone from another forum tried a zillion look a like and said this
It seems with these Chinese knock offs the ones with aluminum frames and handle side plates are fine, but the graphite/plastic ones are junk like the cheap Cabelas/Bass Pro value reels.
The handle looks like junk on this Steez reel as well, but if the reel is truly aluminum it might be decent. For $50 it probably isn't as close a copy in dimensions and internals as the Zillion copy was though at twice the price.
The steez knock off little review. Same person
So I got a wild hair and decided to buy one of the SWAGG Steez knock-offs from the auction site...
I bought it on Sunday and it got to my office from China on Thursday around 1PM, for free... Impressive.
The Reel is pretty nice, but unfortunately it is not Aluminum like the description said.
The body and both side panels are made from graphite or some sort of high grade plastic.
Weight is about average and as described.
Bearing are abundant and quite smooth.
Knobs are pretty crappy and riveted on.
Handle is nice otherwise.
Drag star clicks.
Cast Control Knob does not click.
Spool is not ported, but "only" weighs 20g according to my digital scale.
Spool free-spins with brakes off a good 15 seconds.
Spool has axle that runs all the way to cast control knob, not chopped off like most Daiwa spools.
Mag Brake cup on the spool is spring loaded ala MagForce V/Z.
Drag is multi-disc and some sort of carbon fiber weave similar to the Zillion/Steez style.
Drag is quite smooth and adjusts evenly.
Won't fish with it until the spring. So long as it casts decently it is an OK reel until the frame breaks down or warps.
If it had an Aluminum frame I would be quite happy with it. As it is, I'm trying to get a few bucks back from the seller for the inaccurate description. Worst case I'm out $42.
TDZ knock off lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Speed-...424?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2f3c1e00