Whew- didn't think the sharks would be circling so early! My Steez reels are super smooth, but don't have that disconnected feeling. They're not geary, say like a Chronarch MGL or Met 13 I had. Not a big fan of the paddle knobs either- perhaps I could try some firmer ones. I'll put a SV105 on the FM...

I have a SV103H and compared to my other reels (Steez 103H, Steez A TW, Steez SV TWS) I find it very 'disconnected'- zero feedback. I've put a RCS 1016 spool in and no difference. I've tried FC and braid lines, different rods- it's like there's no reel attached. Yes, it's smooth; butter, glass, tefl...

I've got a Steez SV103 h, Steez SV TW, Steez SV A, and a SV103. The Steez SV TW is just amazing- except for that 80mm handle. The Steez SV103 holds it own but doesn't feel as substantial (if that's a word for these reels). The A is a workhorse- just an all around great reel- probably my favorite. I ...

Back on track it is then! 2018 Orochi XX Ronin with a Shimano Exsence Ci4+ 3000HGM (10# Sufix braid) Went out last weekend kayaking open water (lake) here in NC and caught a couple of nice size bass (lost a couple too). Handled 1/2oz. topwater, 3/8oz. crankbait, Texas rigged lizard, Vision 110 jerk,...

Those look nice! Chartreuse Dust is my color of choice. Any guess on how it fishes compared to a DT-6?

I may need to head over to TTT.

That would be pretty sweet if they get to us by the following weekend.

No suggestions, eh?

Alright, how about any spinning rod for jerkbaits? Price cap at $300.

I also want the rod to do double duty for inshore fishing.

Looking to setup a spinning jerkbait (primarily) rod. I have an Light MH/Fast HE3 casting rod and it's awesome, but I'm intrigued by the new XX Ronin. I've got a NRX 852S, but I'd like to throw the Ito Shiner, Vision 110, etc. which are 1/2oz. but 3/8oz.-3/4oz. is the range I'm looking for. Rods are...

Since I mainly kayak fish, I'm looking for versatility:

Loomis GLX 844 MBR with a 13 Met and 30# Sufix 832 w/leader
Loomis NRX 852s with a 14 Exsence Ci4+ 3000 and 10# Sufix 832 w/leader

and I'll sneak this one in as well:
Loomis GLX 845 CBR with a Chronarch MGL and 30# Sufix 832 w/leader

I've got a couple of the Inshore E6X that I love- but they are unique (tapers, actions, etc.). I enjoyed my IMX (JWR, MBR) rods till I moved up to GLX, then I understood what all the talk was/is about. :) Just got a NRX spinning, but haven't fished with it yet (argh!)- expectations are high. I'll ec...

I picked up a 1016 spool for my SV103 but haven't used it yet. Maybe I load it up and do a test this weekend. Of course I've been wondering if I should have gotten the G1....

Ive got a Steez SV and a Met13- the Steez palms great but so does the Met. I guess thats not terribly helpful. Ive got small'ish hands but both reels feel good IMHO. The Steez, as folks said, sits lower and a tad squatter. The SV103 also palms 'right' to me.

Always too tight. Thanks for the link- I'll go check that out.

Update:

I checked and it appears the collar on the SV103 is too small for the Zaion drag star- which is causing the drag star to be too tight. The SV105 collar works though. I'll search for a replacement collar.

So I went and got a Zion drag star for my SV103, and for the life of me can't figure out why it won't "work". Once installed, I can't tighten or loosen the drag star.

I replaced my SV105 drag star with no problem. Any advice?

I keep my boxes as well.. not sure why, I guess why is what has been mentioned- for resale. However I'll buy a used reel without box & etc. (if it's priced right and has been taken care of). Of course I'm that guy who keeps all his moving boxes... I have some from the early 90s- and they still work ...