Nextcast Coastal vs Zone (2d/3d)

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

Anyone here cast either of these that can comment? Or better yet, both of them and can compare the two.

Looking at their chart(s) these two lines look pretty similar. Ones a few feet longer (Zone) than the other, but otherwise they look about the same. Curious if they cast significantly different or they are just tweaking lengths to give people options to dial in better.

I'm intrigued by the Zone 2D, but saw the coastal and got thinking there might be some bigger differences that I'm not seeing.

 

[Dustin Chromers]

Anyone here cast either of these that can comment? Or better yet, both of them and can compare the two.

Looking at their chart(s) these two lines look pretty similar. Ones a few feet longer (Zone) than the other, but otherwise they look about the same. Curious if they cast significantly different or they are just tweaking lengths to give people options to dial in better.

I'm intrigued by the Zone 2D, but saw the coastal and got thinking there might be some bigger differences that I'm not seeing.

I own both. Zone is my go to. A very smooth line. Coastal is easier casting and will carry a heavier payload. Both are fantastic lines.

It should be noted I did not enjoy the finder. This is surprising given my affinity for longer lines. But I just didn't dig it. I found it weak and tough to repeatedly cast well. It lacked feedback and was a little vague. The zone provides plenty of feedback both single and double spey tactics and carries enough of a load to fish effectively in the northwest.

 

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

I own both. Zone is my go to. A very smooth line. Coastal is easier casting and will carry a heavier payload. Both are fantastic lines.

It should be noted I did not enjoy the finder. This is surprising given my affinity for longer lines. But I just didn't dig it. I found it weak and tough to repeatedly cast well. It lacked feedback and was a little vague. The zone provides plenty of feedback both single and double spey tactics and carries enough of a load to fish effectively in the northwest.

Thanks Dustin, much appreciate the response.

 

[O' Clarkii Stomias]

I have a couple of coastal 3Ds for my burkie 6128, the things to rock! I don't think Simon makes the 3Ds anymore

 

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

I have a couple of coastal 3Ds for my burkie 6128, the things to rock! I don't think Simon makes the 3Ds anymore

I think you're right. It's kind of hard to tell if they even make the coastal anymore. It looks like it's now the 'Core 23/Coastal'.
I've heard good things about both - at this point probably going to just try both and see how they feel. Probably end up with a combo of Coastal F1 for heavy winter work and a Zone FF for everything else.

 

[O' Clarkii Stomias]

I think you're right. It's kind of hard to tell if they even make the coastal anymore. It looks like it's now the 'Core 23/Coastal'.
I've heard good things about both - at this point probably going to just try both and see how they feel. Probably end up with a combo of Coastal F1 for heavy winter work and a Zone FF for everything else.

I think you're right about the core 23. I like that he's offering Skagit lines in different lengths.
Have you looked at Guideline for multi-denstity scandis?

 

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

Have you looked at Guideline for multi-denstity scandis?

I tried to check them out, but I struggle w/ the metric conversions
Couldn't tell what they weighed or how long they were!

 

[O' Clarkii Stomias]

They've got grams and grains, meters and feet listed on their website. Last lines I ordered showed up in 4-days from Sweden.

 

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

They've got grams and grains, meters and feet listed on their website. Last lines I ordered showed up in 4-days from Sweden.

I see it now, had to actually select a line to see the specifics. You're talking about the ULS 3D+?

 

[O' Clarkii Stomias]

I see it now, had to actually select a line to see the specifics. You're talking about the ULS 3D+?

I like the 3D compact on rods shorter than 12'-6", and the 3D on rods greater than 12'-6". My buddy is dredging streamers on a single hand rod with the ULS, and loves it.

 

[SSPey]

I have one of the new “Core” heads in the same length as the old Coastal. The taper hasn’t changed, or at least, I can’t tell any difference. The material isn’t as high floating, but otherwise casts and fishes the same for me.

 

[Styskal]

Same for me can't really tell the difference.