SV103 with braid

[Tokugawa]

Anyone run the SV 103 (OG zillion frame) with braid? Does it have a high speed levelwind? Considering one for a Valdivia mate.

TIA!

[LgMouthGambler]

I run my SV103XS with 40lb Power Pro. No problems here.

[bronzefly]

The XS 7.9 has a high speed level wind, the 6.3 does not. I've fished braid on both with no issues. The 7.9 would make a great mate for the Valdiva. I've fished an SV103XSL on the Valdiva and it's very nice, but really love how the Steez A feels on that rod...

If you have a 6.3 and want to take it up to 8:1, The Tackle Trap has an 8:1 Original Zillion conversion kit with Carbontex that takes them up to that ratio. A high speed level wind can be added too!

[Tokugawa]

Thanks Gary!

[Bass1980]

XS has high speed level wind and handles braid like most. I'm running 50lb YGK (diameter of 30lb PP) and very little line digging. I don't think you can ever get away from some sort of line digging with braid but with this reel you won't notice it being worse either.

[Big-Bass]

Great looking XS! I own 8 SV103 reels...3 XS and 5 H reels in all in RH. Most are NIB (aside from those currently in use) and I am storing most of the rest as NIB because I think this amount of quality in a reel cannot be duplicated for current market prices. All metal made in Japan frames and side plate, brass interior parts, and so much versatility. Maybe I am wrong, but nonetheless, I love these reels!

[freelancer27]

I am using 30 pound braid on my all around combo and 65 on my XS flipping/frogging combo.

I just have a problem sometimes with the leader knot not going well trough the guides (micro guides) but that is a different topic...