Millionaire CT SV
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Millionaire CT SV
For the early adopters, Japan Tackle have SHL models listed as in stock. Tight lines.
Re: Millionaire CT SV
I'd love to hear input from anyone who's fished this reel.
Specifically - I'm currently throwing frogs, senkos, jigs (nothing too light... Probably 1/8 oz on up to 5/8 oz) on a couple of Luna 103s with 1016 RCS spools. 30 lb Power Pro usually.
Wondering if that SV spool would hinder my casting distance as compared to my current Luna setup, being that the SV spool is smaller and lighter, marketed as a BFS-leaning spool.
Specifically - I'm currently throwing frogs, senkos, jigs (nothing too light... Probably 1/8 oz on up to 5/8 oz) on a couple of Luna 103s with 1016 RCS spools. 30 lb Power Pro usually.
Wondering if that SV spool would hinder my casting distance as compared to my current Luna setup, being that the SV spool is smaller and lighter, marketed as a BFS-leaning spool.
Re: Millionaire CT SV
Same here I was looking at one last weekendJoeyBones wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2019 5:26 pmI'd love to hear input from anyone who's fished this reel.
Specifically - I'm currently throwing frogs, senkos, jigs (nothing too light... Probably 1/8 oz on up to 5/8 oz) on a couple of Luna 103s with 1016 RCS spools. 30 lb Power Pro usually.
Wondering if that SV spool would hinder my casting distance as compared to my current Luna setup, being that the SV spool is smaller and lighter, marketed as a BFS-leaning spool.
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Re: Millionaire CT SV
Looks like TT have one in testing now.
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Re: Millionaire CT SV
I noticed that too, in the YGK fluoro review.
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Re: Millionaire CT SV
I have absolutely no need for this reel right now, but I keep trying to talk myself into it.
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Re: Millionaire CT SV
Any chance of a preview Cal?
Re: Millionaire CT SV
I have made some comments on the reel in the 19 steez ct thread, which by now is 21 pages long.
I do not like the reel much.
Some plusses:
It is good looking and pleasent to palm. It is also very smooth. I would expect this in a high end Daiwa. When (my) casting goes well, especially with 5g plus lures, I get OK distance.
Some minusses:
The reel is temperamental in my hands. With many of my reels I get great distance and hardly ever backlash. With this reel I get an above average number of backlashes. I have not had any major end-of-fishing-trip backlahs, but the small ones are still a nuisance.
The non-handle sideplate can be difficult to re-attach.
The mag-brake is not easy to turn.
I may have made other comments in the abovementioned thread.
IMO there are many other reels out there that perform better for less $.
Mind you, I employ 2.5-7g lures to fish in a quite windy area for large trout in small streams with a lot of vegetation. The reel may suit your fishing better...
I do not like the reel much.
Some plusses:
It is good looking and pleasent to palm. It is also very smooth. I would expect this in a high end Daiwa. When (my) casting goes well, especially with 5g plus lures, I get OK distance.
Some minusses:
The reel is temperamental in my hands. With many of my reels I get great distance and hardly ever backlash. With this reel I get an above average number of backlashes. I have not had any major end-of-fishing-trip backlahs, but the small ones are still a nuisance.
The non-handle sideplate can be difficult to re-attach.
The mag-brake is not easy to turn.
I may have made other comments in the abovementioned thread.
IMO there are many other reels out there that perform better for less $.
Mind you, I employ 2.5-7g lures to fish in a quite windy area for large trout in small streams with a lot of vegetation. The reel may suit your fishing better...
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Re: Millionaire CT SV
Can you take the spacers out, change the worm shaft, and use a regular spool? Might be worth it to get one and sell those parts off to someone who wants that tiny spool...
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Re: Millionaire CT SV
I know a guy who removed the spacers from an Alphas CT 70, just to remove the orange color. The rest of your questions I have no idea.poisonokie wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:53 amCan you take the spacers out, change the worm shaft, and use a regular spool? Might be worth it to get one and sell those parts off to someone who wants that tiny spool...
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Re: Millionaire CT SV
Have you messed around the spring, ramp, etc? Sounds like a consistent issue.Dalleinf wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:06 amI have made some comments on the reel in the 19 steez ct thread, which by now is 21 pages long.
I do not like the reel much.
Some plusses:
It is good looking and pleasent to palm. It is also very smooth. I would expect this in a high end Daiwa. When (my) casting goes well, especially with 5g plus lures, I get OK distance.
Some minusses:
The reel is temperamental in my hands. With many of my reels I get great distance and hardly ever backlash. With this reel I get an above average number of backlashes. I have not had any major end-of-fishing-trip backlahs, but the small ones are still a nuisance.
The non-handle sideplate can be difficult to re-attach.
The mag-brake is not easy to turn.
I may have made other comments in the abovementioned thread.
IMO there are many other reels out there that perform better for less $.
Mind you, I employ 2.5-7g lures to fish in a quite windy area for large trout in small streams with a lot of vegetation. The reel may suit your fishing better...
Re: Millionaire CT SV
No, I haven’t worked on the spring or ramp as I have limited experience with it. I consider using the reel for the pike and perch where lures are heavier - plus maybe having the spool less filled with line may help.
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Re: Millionaire CT SV
SV tech can be inconsistent at times. Inductor ramp swap and stronger spring can often solve this. I'd give it a shot.
Re: Millionaire CT SV
Where might one order the stronger inductor spring that you mention? I wanted to try this mod on my Luna 103s, but couldn't find the spring in stock anywhere. I've always felt like my Lunas were over-braked mid and late cast, and saw this as one of the only possible solutions.Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:37 pmSV tech can be inconsistent at times. Inductor ramp swap and stronger spring can often solve this. I'd give it a shot.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Millionaire CT SV
I don't believe this would be feasible as the CT reels with the spacers have also a longer pinion to reach the spool as the spool is so narrow and without having a good look at one the magnets maybe offset as well for the spool inductor , there is more to these reels than just a set of spacers and worm guidepoisonokie wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:53 amCan you take the spacers out, change the worm shaft, and use a regular spool? Might be worth it to get one and sell those parts off to someone who wants that tiny spool...