I don't know but I wouldn't need credit cards

You're supposed to start budget and work your way up so when you get a high end reel you appreciate it Might as well get into limited edition Megabass now

You're not going to upgrade from the 843 NRX for spinnerbaits up to 1/2 oz. If you're going to throw 3/4 or 1 oz get an 844 glx. They're both multi-purpose rods too

I would buy an OG Zillion instead tbh, that reel throws large baits so well. And if you ever wanted to run straight mono or flouro you would have the capacity.

I wouldn't worry about using a cc, I always use PayPal though. With some foreign transactions using a credit card through Paypal or without adds a 1-3% processing fee. If you link your Paypal to your bank account you can use it and avoid surcharges.

I loved my Limited! Just be gentle with the finish. One of my fishing buddies has a Limited that's starting to look a little rough.

Tokugawa wrote: This feature helps prevent line dig when letting drag out. An excellent feature indeed. One of the reasons I love Alphas.

Such an awesome feature especially in a finesse reel. I wish it was more common

I've noticed you can order one of these new from Japan almost as cheap as you can buy a used one. I haven't seen many available anymore anywhere. I think I'm the only one not all about the SV spool And has anyone upgraded drag on this reel before, or I guess any other Alphas if they're all the same...

IS 71 Hyper Lariat for me, that spool can be wild, but it really screams. For big baits OG Zillion.

Have the Dowzvido. It's def unique and imo a better bait when the bite is tough, especially given that not many own it, so the bass don't see them often if ever.

That's a tough one...better than an IS :-k Personally I want to try a Steez TWS, but my favorites are my JDM 103 Steez reels. I owned the Hyper Lariat a few seasons back, and to me it was and is (no pun lol) the best reel out there. It's frustrating for sure. I was standing on a dock rail with the o...

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Frosty wrote:I was just looking at reel specs... This reel is not SV then? If so I'm definitely buying one

No, it's not SV, it IS TW though.

Thanks Gary. I'm thinking non-sv jig reel...I actually want to try a T-wing as I don't have any reels with it.

I was just looking at reel specs... This reel is not SV then? If so I'm definitely buying one

The Alphas SV spool is a cut above the rest of the SVs when it comes to distance yet is still BFS enabled and well controlled. I HIGHLY recommend it. LOL they're not bad I just prefer regular spools, I get better distance with them. I own an Alphas SV and have owned a Steez SV and a Steez Limited SV.

I've noticed you can order one of these new from Japan almost as cheap as you can buy a used one. I haven't seen many available anymore anywhere. I think I'm the only one not all about the SV spool And has anyone upgraded drag on this reel before, or I guess any other Alphas if they're all the same??