Line guide replacement for Daiwa Alphas SV SHL

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murasame
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Line guide replacement for Daiwa Alphas SV SHL

Post by murasame » Wed Jul 27, 2016 7:52 pm

Im aware that i can replace the line guide of this reel with similar ones of the alphas/pixy series, but which one will look the best in your opinion? I just find the red guide a bit awkward...
Also, if i wanted to change the handle and the knobs (the aluminium type) which colours would go best? Im very particular on reel looks haha :lol:

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Re: Line guide replacement for Daiwa Alphas SV SHL

Post by Tony9 » Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:48 am

I personally like the red line guide. I added a red CCC and knob caps to match.

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Re: Line guide replacement for Daiwa Alphas SV SHL

Post by BigG » Thu Aug 04, 2016 6:39 am

Tony9 wrote:I personally like the red line guide. I added a red CCC and knob caps to match.

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Pretty sharp Tony

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Re: Line guide replacement for Daiwa Alphas SV SHL

Post by Sore Thumb » Fri Aug 05, 2016 7:47 am

murasame wrote:Im aware that i can replace the line guide of this reel with similar ones of the alphas/pixy series, but which one will look the best in your opinion? I just find the red guide a bit awkward...
Also, if i wanted to change the handle and the knobs (the aluminium type) which colours would go best? Im very particular on reel looks haha :lol:
If you are very particular on such things, will other people's choices suit you? Best to do the TT thing and buy a few and experiment. Good luck.

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Re: Line guide replacement for Daiwa Alphas SV SHL

Post by Tony9 » Fri Aug 05, 2016 8:21 am

BigG wrote:
Tony9 wrote:I personally like the red line guide. I added a red CCC and knob caps to match.

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Pretty sharp Tony
Thanks BigG. I also replaced the handle with one from a Zillion TWS. The stock one was too short and the gun metal color didn't really match up to the black side covers. The Zillion handle did the trick.

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