More Round Reel Love

Here's your chance to speak directly with the TT Gear Crew. Post your questions, comments, experiences regarding tackle maintenance and super tuning
Post Reply
MountainMan 83
Elite Angler
Elite Angler
Posts: 628
Joined: Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:18 am
Location: Jessup, MD

More Round Reel Love

Post by MountainMan 83 » Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:10 am

I found a good deal on a JDM CVX 103 with 6.8 gears installed, a Steez 103 R+ spool, and new 100mm power handle. Also included was the stock 5.8 gears.

Image

The previous owner had changed out the bushings to bearings and added carbontex washers. You could tell that the reel was well taken care of, although there is some very minor pitting from some saltwater use.

My original plan was to pull the spool, 6.8 gears, and handle for keeps and replace them and sell the reel. Well, I was impressed from the start and delving into the reel only made my mind wander with possibilities. I eventually settled on using this reel to target Northern Snakehead with .5 – 3/4 oz chatterbaits and spinnerbaits.

The first thing I did after a full tear down and clean was reinstalled the 5.8 gears and pull the driveshaft to modify for a Steez bolt and for a little weight reduction with some porting. Removed about 5g worth of material.

Image

Image

Image

I decided to go with a CVZ 103 spool I had laying around and add a R+ inductor kit with some ZPI bearings. Weights of the CVZ spool compared to the Steez 103.

Image

Image

Added a few things from the parts bin; a CVZ drag star, pawl cap and CCC from a Coastal TWS. Ended up shaving about a third of an ounce off the stock weight.

Image

Turned out great. I just need to spool some 15lb big game and pick up a Daiwa Rebellion 6’10” MH 2 piece rod for bushwacking to those hard to reach, snakehead paradises.

Image

Image

Image

Nicky
Angler
Angler
Posts: 43
Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:28 am

Re: More Round Reel Love

Post by Nicky » Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:50 pm

Beautiful, Thanks for sharing.
I always look forward to when you post and the modifications you do to your reels.

MountainMan 83
Elite Angler
Elite Angler
Posts: 628
Joined: Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:18 am
Location: Jessup, MD

Re: More Round Reel Love

Post by MountainMan 83 » Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:20 am

Nicky wrote:
Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:50 pm
Beautiful, Thanks for sharing.
I always look forward to when you post and the modifications you do to your reels.
Thank you! I appreciate it.

Fishing4Fun
Pro Angler
Pro Angler
Posts: 1916
Joined: Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:51 pm

Re: More Round Reel Love

Post by Fishing4Fun » Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:17 pm

Good work Dave! 8-)

MountainMan 83
Elite Angler
Elite Angler
Posts: 628
Joined: Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:18 am
Location: Jessup, MD

Re: More Round Reel Love

Post by MountainMan 83 » Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:30 am

Fishing4Fun wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:17 pm
Good work Dave! 8-)
Thanks John!

G40
Angler
Angler
Posts: 49
Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:07 pm

Re: More Round Reel Love

Post by G40 » Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:58 am

Awesome! Cool mods!

dragon1
Pro Angler
Pro Angler
Posts: 10514
Joined: Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:23 am
Location: Murfreesboro TN

Re: More Round Reel Love

Post by dragon1 » Fri May 12, 2023 10:24 pm

Bump...been a while since I've seen some OG RR from the Two-Headed Rising Sun Dragons.
"It is like a finger pointing away to the Moon...don't concentrate on the finger, or you will miss all of that heavenly glory."

MountainMan 83
Elite Angler
Elite Angler
Posts: 628
Joined: Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:18 am
Location: Jessup, MD

Re: More Round Reel Love

Post by MountainMan 83 » Sat May 13, 2023 5:47 am

dragon1 wrote:
Fri May 12, 2023 10:24 pm
Bump...been a while since I've seen some OG RR from the Two-Headed Rising Sun Dragons.
Right on time, lol. Just picked up a used Crazy Cranker a few days ago. Tapped the driveshaft and added a few things; Gan Craft cf handle, Slp knobs and HLC 1516 spool.
Image

Image

Image

Image

goldrod
Pro Angler
Pro Angler
Posts: 6241
Joined: Sat Jun 02, 2007 4:30 pm

Re: More Round Reel Love

Post by goldrod » Sat May 13, 2023 2:38 pm

Excellent!!
When do the apprenticeships open
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible

dragon1
Pro Angler
Pro Angler
Posts: 10514
Joined: Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:23 am
Location: Murfreesboro TN

Re: More Round Reel Love

Post by dragon1 » Sun May 14, 2023 6:35 pm

MountainMan 83 wrote:
Sat May 13, 2023 5:47 am
dragon1 wrote:
Fri May 12, 2023 10:24 pm
Bump...been a while since I've seen some OG RR from the Two-Headed Rising Sun Dragons.
Right on time, lol. Just picked up a used Crazy Cranker a few days ago. Tapped the driveshaft and added a few things; Gan Craft cf handle, Slp knobs and HLC 1516 spool.
Image

Image

Image

Image

DAAAAYYYUUUUM homie... FRIGGIN' SICK!
"It is like a finger pointing away to the Moon...don't concentrate on the finger, or you will miss all of that heavenly glory."

Post Reply