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by abbor
Tue Sep 26, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Minimum parts needed to tune an Abu 1500c to be BFS?
Replies: 9
Views: 3145

Re: Minimum parts needed to tune an Abu 1500c to be BFS?

I have several tuned 1500C and 2500C reels. After a lighter spool with good hybrid ceramic bearings what gives the largest benefit is an aluminium line guide and ceramic pawl. The lighter aluminium line guide reduces the energy loss when it changes direction. I have idler gears and level winds with ...
by abbor
Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:39 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Is the new Zillion the best reel made in a decade?
Replies: 25
Views: 5352

Re: Is the new Zillion the best reel made in a decade?

Best value for money, but Steez SV TW and CT SV are better reels.
by abbor
Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:47 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Ambassadeur 1500C or 2500C for long distance light fishing
Replies: 5
Views: 1591

Re: Ambassadeur 1500C or 2500C for long distance light fishing

With original line carriage and pawl 2500C is giving quite a bit lot longer distance, with aluminium carriage and ceramic pawl the difference is much smaller. And for the lightest baits 1500C with aluminium carriage and ceramic pawl is getting the best distance of the two .
by abbor
Sun Aug 22, 2021 12:57 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: BFS Reel option : New Conquest BFS? Or tune up my Abu 2500C?
Replies: 45
Views: 11682

Re: BFS Reel option : New Conquest BFS? Or tune up my Abu 2500C?

If I'm going to tune up old little Abu, I will choose Ambassadeur 2500 (over 1500 or 3500). 3500 is said it don't cast as good as 2500 - I'm not sure of why it's so. Spool weight 2500 c vs. 1500 c is slim. But 1500 is narrower, and line guide changes direction faster... With the light aluminium lin...
by abbor
Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: My SV Boost reels, so far...
Replies: 63
Views: 22419

Re: My SV Boost reels, so far...

Yes, it's more braked in the end of the cast than a centrifugal brake, which is actually good. With only a centrifugal brake you will have to thumb towards the end of the cast. The reel I've spent most time optimizing is Ambassadeur 6500 CS Mag which has 6 centrifugal brake blocks and a linear magne...
by abbor
Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:53 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Zillion 1000 JDM plastic bag reel wrapper
Replies: 19
Views: 6876

Re: Zillion 1000 JDM plastic bag reel wrapper

Buy from the right source ;) . I bought mine from JP Angler. From Daiwa the reel was put in a plain plastic bag, but Kazu had wrapped bubble plastic around the reel inside the box and around the box before shipping to me :D
by abbor
Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: My SV Boost reels, so far...
Replies: 63
Views: 22419

Re: My SV Boost reels, so far...

I've done some initial testing with Zillion 1000H SV TW, I really like the new SV Boost spool. The SV spool has always been a very capable spool platform, but the brake profiles have limited the performance. With a different inductor, like the Ray's inductor, or with a stiffer spring the spools have...
by abbor
Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:00 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: My SV Boost reels, so far...
Replies: 63
Views: 22419

Re: My SV Boost reels, so far...

The recommendation from Daiwa not to use multifilament is probably because a very strong line can deform the spool if excessive force is used to get a stuck lure free from the bottom. This is a problem the user easily can avoid. I understand the physics behind why nylon is not good for thin spools. ...
by abbor
Mon Apr 19, 2021 5:46 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: My SV Boost reels, so far...
Replies: 63
Views: 22419

Re: My SV Boost reels, so far...

...ported spools are not recommended for mono... According to whom, and for what reason? Even at Aliexpress they recommend multifilament for thin walled spools. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001483818575.html?af=159352_1&utm_campaign=159352_1&aff_platform=portals-hotproduct&utm_medium=cpa&afr...
by abbor
Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:09 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: My SV Boost reels, so far...
Replies: 63
Views: 22419

Re: My SV Boost reels, so far...

The strength of the magnets can be compensate by changing the brake setting. T3 SV in Long cast mode is the reel I've tried with the least brake strength.
by abbor
Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: My SV Boost reels, so far...
Replies: 63
Views: 22419

Re: My SV Boost reels, so far...

I want the best Daiwa for casting 5-15g, I'm mostly using metal spinners and spoons... I have Steez... I've just ordered a JDM Zillon 1000H SV TW... Hello, Friend! I have a little experiense with SV Boost and it very nice spool. 10 g sinker cast with it far and easily than "original" SV and Rays sp...
by abbor
Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: My SV Boost reels, so far...
Replies: 63
Views: 22419

Re: My SV Boost reels, so far...

...ported spools are not recommended for mono... According to whom, and for what reason? I've seen it stated from several sources, but it's a long time ago so I don't remember where. But my main source is discussions with Ulf Thingstrom, the guy behind UT Reel Technology, which designed and manufac...
by abbor
Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:07 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: My SV Boost reels, so far...
Replies: 63
Views: 22419

Re: My SV Boost reels, so far...

I want the best Daiwa for casting 5-15g, I'm mostly using metal spinners and spoons. I prefer using 0.20mm nylon ​monofilament. I think the SV reels (I have Steez, Steez CT TW and T3) are over braked. I also had a SS SV which was even more over braked. I use zero mechanical brake. I usually have the...
by abbor
Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:53 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Anyone tried DIY spools? $29-$40 BFS spools!
Replies: 1119
Views: 582983

Re: Anyone tried DIY spools? $29-$40 BFS spools!

Are there other Chinese tuning spools than Ray's with movable inductors? I have three Ray's spools and one Roro. I like fixed inductors for 3g and lower casting weigh, but the reason why I use Daiwa low profile baitcasters (and an 16 Aldebaran BFS) is because of the braking profiles of the movable i...
by abbor
Sat Nov 28, 2020 5:03 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Steez ltd sv tw
Replies: 125
Views: 39224

Re: Steez ltd sv tw

What is SV Boost? And what are the advantages?