T3 SV 8.1R-TW Initial Thoughts

[BRbasser]

I would buy the FX68 and the SV spool. I have all three t3 reels and I think the build quality of the FX68 is superior to the others.

[ninjaman]

I'm guessing wait times for an FX68L wouldn't be any shorter right?

The FX68L has been available for quite some time now and still is on rakuten.

[knht]

I would buy the FX68 and the SV spool. I have all three t3 reels and I think the build quality of the FX68 is superior to the others.

Is the fx68 clear sideplate uses the same material as the one on alphas ito?

[BRbasser]

I don't know if it is the same material because I have never had a Alphas ITO.

[Mcyl]

I don't know if it is the same material because I have never had a Alphas ITO.

That's a worry, the smaller parts of the Ironsides side plate cracked easily.

[Nevrsumma]

Just a quick question for any of you who own this reel. Does that demarcation on the side wall of the SV spool indicate where the spool should be filled too? It is referred to in the manual as having some significance but unfortunately I can not read nor translate Japanese. I have just received mine today and feel like I may have overspooled it a bit. Was hoping maybe someone could help me out. Thank you guys in advance, Much appreciated!

[bigreddog]

Just a quick question for any of you who own this reel. Does that demarcation on the side wall of the SV spool indicate where the spool should be filled too? It is referred to in the manual as having some significance but unfortunately I can not read nor translate Japanese. I have just received mine today and feel like I may have overspooled it a bit. Was hoping maybe someone could help me out. Thank you guys in advance, Much appreciated!

The first line indicates capacity if you are casting lighter lures with the reel (i.e. finesse). If you are casting heavier lures, you can fill the spool as normal.

[Nevrsumma]

After finally getting this reel dialed in and spooled up properly I was able to get some solid hours in on the water. My Initial Impression is This is one amazing reel. The SV spool paired with the Mag 3D is just incredible together. It just absolutely launches whatever is tied on the end if the line. For comparison, throwing an unweighted 5" senko this reel in stock configuration is easily outdistancing my Ito with orange seal 7's, Steez 103 with Hedgehog Air Bearings, Calais 200DC, MGX with Orange seals, ect. Not to mention that it is doing so with almost zero fuss. I'm sure the Calais will prevail with heavier weights but for middle range weights this reel just flat out rocks. I got mine for a great price on Auttermall and so far couldn't be happier with performance and feel. As others have said, it is tough to put this reel down once you start using it. It is just a fun reel to throw.

[knht]

I spool 20lbs braid on the t3sv anf paied with 7ft8 rod over weekend fishing. As fedback by a lot others, sv spool is really a beast. I was bombing 14g rubber frog into far weedy spot where the boat cant go. I love the 3D brake adjustment. When the wind pick up I just switch to all round. When I need to do a bit of skipping (still trying to do it properly) then its max brake setting. Dun even need to touch the cast tension or brake dial.

I am gonna drop the t3 sv spool into the td ito next week to try it out. The ito spool is way too wild for me to tame it