My Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL finally came.

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My Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL finally came.

Post by Kaoma » Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:05 am

After two and a half months, my Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL finally came. Is smaller than my Luna 203L, lighter, smoother.
Here is a comparison between the Daiwa Luna 203L and the Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL. Not ready to use it yet, will be a while before it sees any action. Also I may sell the handle, looks a bit small for my taste. I have a 90mm Daiwa handle from a Ryoga I could use.
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Re: My Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL finally came.

Post by eklikewhoa » Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:34 am

I swapped a few parts with my m ito, frame looks to be identical

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Re: My Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL finally came.

Post by tincanary » Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:46 am

Looking good! The Millionaire CT is my most favorite out of my arsenal. Many complain about the 10 step brake but I haven't found it problematic. If you want some good BFS capability, grab a RCS SV700S spool and a set of Hedgehog Air BFS bearings, it'll comfortably and reliably cast 1.5g no problem. I have tried the AMO spool with the fixed inductor, but I prefer the air brake as I feel it suits my style of casting better.

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Re: My Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL finally came.

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:47 am

tincanary wrote:
Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:46 am
Looking good! The Millionaire CT is my most favorite out of my arsenal. Many complain about the 10 step brake but I haven't found it problematic. If you want some good BFS capability, grab a RCS SV700S spool and a set of Hedgehog Air BFS bearings, it'll comfortably and reliably cast 1.5g no problem. I have tried the AMO spool with the fixed inductor, but I prefer the air brake as I feel it suits my style of casting better.
The Roro spools are really nice fixed inductor spools. I usually don't like fixed braking spools because I feel they can make your lure "hang" in the air.

The Alphas AIR TW stock spool is a beast but, the Roro wakes the reel up...even though I was impressed by the stock spool for streams.
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Re: My Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL finally came.

Post by SSS » Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:13 pm

Has anyone tried to remove those orange rings and install the normal 34mm spool in these?

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Re: My Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL finally came.

Post by eklikewhoa » Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:28 pm

SSS wrote:
Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:13 pm
Has anyone tried to remove those orange rings and install the normal 34mm spool in these?
There's a few post about it, simple task just take your time. If you don't care to reuse it then even easier :lol:

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Re: My Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL finally came.

Post by SSS » Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:44 am

eklikewhoa wrote:
Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:28 pm
SSS wrote:
Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:13 pm
Has anyone tried to remove those orange rings and install the normal 34mm spool in these?
There's a few post about it, simple task just take your time. If you don't care to reuse it then even easier :lol:
I might want to reuse them. Just not a fan of the 30-32mm spools the CT reels are using. Way better/more spool options with the 34mm spool platform.

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Re: My Daiwa Millionaire CT SV70 SHL finally came.

Post by IlliniDawg01 » Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:38 am

SSS wrote:
Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:44 am
eklikewhoa wrote:
Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:28 pm
SSS wrote:
Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:13 pm
Has anyone tried to remove those orange rings and install the normal 34mm spool in these?
There's a few post about it, simple task just take your time. If you don't care to reuse it then even easier :lol:
I might want to reuse them. Just not a fan of the 30-32mm spools the CT reels are using. Way better/more spool options with the 34mm spool platform.
The array of 34mm spool options is amazing. Outside of the very smallest and the very largest freshwater lures there is literally a perfect spool for every application and reel possible.

It still really confused me that the Tatula Elite line didn't use a compatible 34mm spool. I think Daiwa would have sold a lot more of those reels by that 1 simple change.

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