I still hope to find a right handed 7.9 SV103... I personally like the Zillion SV TW but understand advantages offered by the SV103. The Zillion SV much like the Zillion TWS is essentially a tuned Tatula CT (TWS wad a tuned original). The gap is much further between the SV TW vs the CT but still they feel similar in hand.Big-Bass wrote:I wonder how an OG Steez spool (black one) or a TD-Z spool performs in the SV103? I really want that Zillion spool(s) for my reels. I still wonder why they discontinued this reel? I wish they would do a special edition of it in the near future and add some bling parts...but I am also waiting on that anniversary TD-Z !
SV103 - How many do you own?
Re: SV103 - How many do you own?
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now i am part of the gang as well sv103xs
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Well now I feel left out. Looking at a 6.3 to replace Tatula HD on my deep crank rod. Thanks for the peer pressure.
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You should just get one!
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I now have one SV103 in 6.3L.
It is a very nice reel.
Beautiful to behold - and it performs flawlessly (albeit limited experience with it).
Previously, I have had a slight preference for my Shimanos with various Alphas, PX68s and top shelf T3s as the comparison group.
However, with this SV103 and my recently acquired Ryoga 1016HL plus a number of DiY and SLP SV spools, Daiwa is rapidly closing the gap.
With four reels that can share the same spools - and at present nine spools to chose from in my stash - I can cover many fishing situations with these four reels.
Any regrets? I should have purchased one more SV103...
It is a very nice reel.
Beautiful to behold - and it performs flawlessly (albeit limited experience with it).
Previously, I have had a slight preference for my Shimanos with various Alphas, PX68s and top shelf T3s as the comparison group.
However, with this SV103 and my recently acquired Ryoga 1016HL plus a number of DiY and SLP SV spools, Daiwa is rapidly closing the gap.
With four reels that can share the same spools - and at present nine spools to chose from in my stash - I can cover many fishing situations with these four reels.
Any regrets? I should have purchased one more SV103...
Re: SV103 - How many do you own?
I'm hoping to get one now also, I currently have 2 Zillion SV TW's and considered getting a 3rd during the next TackleWarehouse sale. I found a few SV103's in the 7.9 version on another sight though, but they are right at $250 because of sales tax. Does anyone think its worth it or should I just try and save a few $$$??????Dalleinf wrote:I now have one SV103 in 6.3L.
It is a very nice reel.
Beautiful to behold - and it performs flawlessly (albeit limited experience with it).
Previously, I have had a slight preference for my Shimanos with various Alphas, PX68s and top shelf T3s as the comparison group.
However, with this SV103 and my recently acquired Ryoga 1016HL plus a number of DiY and SLP SV spools, Daiwa is rapidly closing the gap.
With four reels that can share the same spools - and at present nine spools to chose from in my stash - I can cover many fishing situations with these four reels.
Any regrets? I should have purchased one more SV103...
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Which other site is this?DirtyD64 wrote:I'm hoping to get one now also, I currently have 2 Zillion SV TW's and considered getting a 3rd during the next TackleWarehouse sale. I found a few SV103's in the 7.9 version on another sight though, but they are right at $250 because of sales tax. Does anyone think its worth it or should I just try and save a few $$$??????Dalleinf wrote:I now have one SV103 in 6.3L.
It is a very nice reel.
Beautiful to behold - and it performs flawlessly (albeit limited experience with it).
Previously, I have had a slight preference for my Shimanos with various Alphas, PX68s and top shelf T3s as the comparison group.
However, with this SV103 and my recently acquired Ryoga 1016HL plus a number of DiY and SLP SV spools, Daiwa is rapidly closing the gap.
With four reels that can share the same spools - and at present nine spools to chose from in my stash - I can cover many fishing situations with these four reels.
Any regrets? I should have purchased one more SV103...
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Re: SV103 - How many do you own?
Hi I m looking to get a megabass is finesse spool for the sv103. Do you guys know if it will fit? Due the the difference of air brake vs mag force z. Thanks.
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Not sure on that one...
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It's 34 mm so it will indeed fit. The question is how will it perform. It really depends on how strong / weak the magnetic polarity of the SV103 is. In my experience it is a little stronger than most other Daiwa reels, with the exception of an SS SV. Mag force Z or Air brake doesn't matter. That's simply a matter of how the inductor works. With air braking it pushes in and out, as well as rotates to a degree. Mag force Z only pushes in and out. It's an odd combination none the less. A heavily ported finesse spool in a tank, workhorse of a reel. Different strokes I suppose. Definitely try it. That's the TT way.fishingkat wrote:Hi I m looking to get a megabass is finesse spool for the sv103. Do you guys know if it will fit? Due the the difference of air brake vs mag force z. Thanks.
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Most excellent advice. Thanks Hog.
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So are you saying the SV103 is a little over braked? I'm really considering one for my final reel (for now), but planned on putting a Zillion SV TW spool in it (once back in stock), and moving the SV103 spool to my SS/SV which is on a 7' medium crank rod...Hogsticker2 wrote:It's 34 mm so it will indeed fit. The question is how will it perform. It really depends on how strong / weak the magnetic polarity of the SV103 is. In my experience it is a little stronger than most other Daiwa reels, with the exception of an SS SV. Mag force Z or Air brake doesn't matter. That's simply a matter of how the inductor works. With air braking it pushes in and out, as well as rotates to a degree. Mag force Z only pushes in and out. It's an odd combination none the less. A heavily ported finesse spool in a tank, workhorse of a reel. Different strokes I suppose. Definitely try it. That's the TT way.fishingkat wrote:Hi I m looking to get a megabass is finesse spool for the sv103. Do you guys know if it will fit? Due the the difference of air brake vs mag force z. Thanks.
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I don't find it overbraked at all. But I also don't find the SS SV to be overly braked as well.
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I don't want to say it's over braked. It's just a little more restricted than any of my other Daiwa SV reels. Pretty close to the Steez SV103. I can keep the brake dial on 1 or 2 with just about any size bait and not worry about over runs. After a short break in period, it does open up a bit more. I'm not disappointed in distance, but my other SV reels will out cast it. A spool with a slightly smaller inductor may be the ticket to bliss. I haven't tried it though.DirtyD64 wrote:So are you saying the SV103 is a little over braked? I'm really considering one for my final reel (for now), but planned on putting a Zillion SV TW spool in it (once back in stock), and moving the SV103 spool to my SS/SV which is on a 7' medium crank rod...Hogsticker2 wrote:It's 34 mm so it will indeed fit. The question is how will it perform. It really depends on how strong / weak the magnetic polarity of the SV103 is. In my experience it is a little stronger than most other Daiwa reels, with the exception of an SS SV. Mag force Z or Air brake doesn't matter. That's simply a matter of how the inductor works. With air braking it pushes in and out, as well as rotates to a degree. Mag force Z only pushes in and out. It's an odd combination none the less. A heavily ported finesse spool in a tank, workhorse of a reel. Different strokes I suppose. Definitely try it. That's the TT way.fishingkat wrote:Hi I m looking to get a megabass is finesse spool for the sv103. Do you guys know if it will fit? Due the the difference of air brake vs mag force z. Thanks.
Re: SV103 - How many do you own?
What SV reels are you referring to? I bought 2 Zillion SV TW reels, and planned on trying an SV103, if they aren't as close for distance and lightweight casting though, I'm just gonna go Zillion SV TW again or try something off the wall like a Chronarch MGL.Hogsticker2 wrote:I don't want to say it's over braked. It's just a little more restricted than any of my other Daiwa SV reels. Pretty close to the Steez SV103. I can keep the brake dial on 1 or 2 with just about any size bait and not worry about over runs. After a short break in period, it does open up a bit more. I'm not disappointed in distance, but my other SV reels will out cast it. A spool with a slightly smaller inductor may be the ticket to bliss. I haven't tried it though.DirtyD64 wrote:So are you saying the SV103 is a little over braked? I'm really considering one for my final reel (for now), but planned on putting a Zillion SV TW spool in it (once back in stock), and moving the SV103 spool to my SS/SV which is on a 7' medium crank rod...Hogsticker2 wrote:It's 34 mm so it will indeed fit. The question is how will it perform. It really depends on how strong / weak the magnetic polarity of the SV103 is. In my experience it is a little stronger than most other Daiwa reels, with the exception of an SS SV. Mag force Z or Air brake doesn't matter. That's simply a matter of how the inductor works. With air braking it pushes in and out, as well as rotates to a degree. Mag force Z only pushes in and out. It's an odd combination none the less. A heavily ported finesse spool in a tank, workhorse of a reel. Different strokes I suppose. Definitely try it. That's the TT way.fishingkat wrote:Hi I m looking to get a megabass is finesse spool for the sv103. Do you guys know if it will fit? Due the the difference of air brake vs mag force z. Thanks.