Baitcaster for light lures

[africanbass]

Not sure if you are still looking at the t3 ballistic.
Rather pick up a MX,it is vastly superior.Just my 2c

[mark poulson]

What is the difference between the clear and the red brake blocks?

Red are heavier than white, green heavier yet .

Thanks.

[Draethe84]

Just Arrived: T3 1016 w/hedgehog air bfs bearings, SV1012 spool in Black/gunmetalish and reel treatment goodies

[new2BC4bass]

Congratulations. Be sure to let us know how it works out. I've got a few of the T3 reels, but none with any improvements other than better bearings in a couple. Looking forward to a review.

Reading through this thread has be scratching my head. The Alphas SV is well thought of by everyone. Yet I am very disappointed with mine. Poor distance. Backlashes. Heck, my $33.33 Abu Black Max 1600C gets better distance, casts lighter lures and will throw directly into the wind without backlashing as long as I don't try a bomb. Ian is going to get my SV when I have some spare funds. I like the looks of the reel. I like its ergonomics. Just don't like the way it casts. My Primmus will cast rings around it (as will most of my reels for that matter).

Nope. I am not a Diawa hater. About half my reels are Daiwas and several are among my favorites.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

What is the difference between the clear and the red brake blocks?

BNT3048 Smoke/Clear weighs .012 grams
BNT1715 Red - weighs .017 grams

[Bootytrain]

Congratulations. Be sure to let us know how it works out. I've got a few of the T3 reels, but none with any improvements other than better bearings in a couple. Looking forward to a review.

Reading through this thread has be scratching my head. The Alphas SV is well thought of by everyone. Yet I am very disappointed with mine. Poor distance. Backlashes. Heck, my $33.33 Abu Black Max 1600C gets better distance, casts lighter lures and will throw directly into the wind without backlashing as long as I don't try a bomb. Ian is going to get my SV when I have some spare funds. I like the looks of the reel. I like its ergonomics. Just don't like the way it casts. My Primmus will cast rings around it (as will most of my reels for that matter).

Nope. I am not a Diawa hater. About half my reels are Daiwas and several are among my favorites.

Well you have to realize that one mans long bomber is another mans average caster.

[Draethe84]

Congratulations. Be sure to let us know how it works out. I've got a few of the T3 reels, but none with any improvements other than better bearings in a couple. Looking forward to a review.

Reading through this thread has be scratching my head. The Alphas SV is well thought of by everyone. Yet I am very disappointed with mine. Poor distance. Backlashes. Heck, my $33.33 Abu Black Max 1600C gets better distance, casts lighter lures and will throw directly into the wind without backlashing as long as I don't try a bomb. Ian is going to get my SV when I have some spare funds. I like the looks of the reel. I like its ergonomics. Just don't like the way it casts. My Primmus will cast rings around it (as will most of my reels for that matter).

Nope. I am not a Diawa hater. About half my reels are Daiwas and several are among my favorites.

After casting this and catching a couple of Yellowfin Bream, I realised that this reel was made for finesse... I could lightly swing my wrist with a 4.3g SX40 and it would go like 20m... its a casting machine https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hp ... e=56E2B88B

[Silas]

I have to agree with Bootytrain. One mans "cup of tea" might be "bilge water " to others. Depends on what you have been using.

I jumped on the Daiwa SV train, called best bang for the buck. It IS a nice reel but nothing really special to me. My Curado stock 50 E and cheaper Scorpion XT 1000 both are better in ALL ways. In fact, I've decided to relegate it to " brother can use it" status. Merely a "Meh!"
I suppose I'm jaded. Ordered the 16 Scorpion 70 just to see.
That little Primmus I got for $75 actually casts as well as the ones I mentioned. I don't expect the reel to hold up to hard use however.
The Alpha Ito Ai is a super in all respects, had one and loved it. The 2 13 Mets I have are best all around and the Exsence is a fun DC workhorse as is a 100 Conquest DC. PLAIN FUN.
I have a T3 that is nice but seems flimsy. On the other hand my Megabass FX73SV Feels solid and smoother. The Zonda 10 R is an effortless caster as is a Megabass IP73c.
Once you fly in "rarified" air you tend to become more demanding and discriminatory in your choices.
I never thought I'd get to this point. But now I have those reels that I LOVE! Not just whatever will do. Had a lot of that in my youth. Age has refined my tastes.

I no longer drink the "House Wine".

[Bootytrain]

I have to agree with Bootytrain. One mans "cup of tea" might be "bilge water " to others. Depends on what you have been using.

I jumped on the Daiwa SV train, called best bang for the buck. It IS a nice reel but nothing really special to me. My Curado stock 50 E and cheaper Scorpion XT 1000 both are better in ALL ways. In fact, I've decided to relegate it to " brother can use it" status. Merely a "Meh!"
I suppose I'm jaded. Ordered the 16 Scorpion 70 just to see.
That little Primmus I got for $75 actually casts as well as the ones I mentioned. I don't expect the reel to hold up to hard use however.
The Alpha Ito Ai is a super in all respects, had one and loved it. The 2 13 Mets I have are best all around and the Exsence is a fun DC workhorse as is a 100 Conquest DC. PLAIN FUN.
I have a T3 that is nice but seems flimsy. On the other hand my Megabass FX73SV Feels solid and smoother. The Zonda 10 R is an effortless caster as is a Megabass IP73c.
Once you fly in "rarified" air you tend to become more demanding and discriminatory in your choices.
I never thought I'd get to this point. But now I have those reels that I LOVE! Not just whatever will do. Had a lot of that in my youth. Age has refined my tastes.

I no longer drink the "House Wine".

Did you get your scorpion yet?

[Silas]

Japan Tackle will let me know when they send it. Pre order at $189.

[Bootytrain]

Japan Tackle will let me know when they send it. Pre order at $189.

You may want to read my mini review on the curado 70 and it's brakes in the curado 70 thread before you spool it up and go fishing.