5 hours ago, fishballer06 said:

I got the new model Shimano Engetsu 101HG. This is a JDM Curado 70 that is on steroids! Micromodular brass gears, clicking drag, 102mm handle with oversized knobs. 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm understanding that the spool is heavier than the 70 even though it's shallower.  Let us know how it casts.

16 hours ago, Yumeya said:

And here we have my dream river reel ladies and gentleman!!

20 hours ago, The Bassman said:

I'm understanding that the spool is heavier than the 70 even though it's shallower.  Let us know how it casts.

 

My scales are saying that the stock spool is 16g with the foil sticker still on it. So I'm guessing it will be around 14-15g with that sticker off.

18 hours ago, fishballer06 said:

 

My scales are saying that the stock spool is 16g with the foil sticker still on it. So I'm guessing it will be around 14-15g with that sticker off.

Have you taken it out on the water yet? I'm interested in getting one so all the info helps.

On 5/11/2018 at 7:07 AM, DomQ said:

Have you taken it out on the water yet? I'm interested in getting one so all the info helps.

I haven't yet. Having a newborn has really cut into my time on the water this spring. 

 

I did spool it up with some 15lb. Tatsu on Friday night, hoping I could get out Saturday. But alas, no luck.

4 hours ago, fishballer06 said:

I haven't yet. Having a newborn has really cut into my time on the water this spring. 

 

I did spool it up with some 15lb. Tatsu on Friday night, hoping I could get out Saturday. But alas, no luck.

Congratulations man!!! that's a bitter sweet kinda thing but at least now you'll have someone to mold into a great person and angler!

Nothing but Ol' OG Zillion (6.3.1)  

 

 

3 hours ago, Burke said:

Nothing but Ol' OG Zillion (6.3.1)  

 

 

Sweet!  

14 hours ago, Burke said:

Nothing but Ol' OG Zillion (6.3.1)  

 

 

How would you compare these reels to the newer Daiwas? 

6 hours ago, FrankN209 said:

How would you compare these reels to the newer Daiwas? 

Probably the best platform Daiwa has ever created.  They were made in Japan, brass gears, tons of modifying parts, and tough/durable/smooth.

2 hours ago, Big-Bass said:

Probably the best platform Daiwa has ever created.  They were made in Japan, brass gears, tons of modifying parts, and tough/durable/smooth.

Very limited on drop in spool options. Tdz would be #1 for most people. I much prefer the new SV103 over the og zillion. Shares many of the same internal parts and frame but you get the 34mm spool. My J dream was nice but that’s from a collector standpoint. The og is still a great reel and still loved by many. It was my first quality Daiwa reel purchase. 

1 hour ago, Big-Bass said:

Probably the best platform Daiwa has ever created.  They were made in Japan, brass gears, tons of modifying parts, and tough/durable/smooth.

Exactly why I got that

 

My Zillion 7.1.1 and Dobyns 704C is so sick for the lipless cranks.

I can bomb that out like no tomorrow with 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 rattle traps. 

3 hours ago, rippin-lips said:

Very limited on drop in spool options. Tdz would be #1 for most people. I much prefer the new SV103 over the og zillion. Shares many of the same internal parts and frame but you get the 34mm spool. My J dream was nice but that’s from a collector standpoint. The og is still a great reel and still loved by many. It was my first quality Daiwa reel purchase. 

Yes that (spool options) was the only caveat.  But that is why I have so many SV103s...?

 

Of that platform currently I have:

 

2 NIB Ito 103s

1 NIB TD-Z Type R

1 TD-Z Type R+

1 TD-Z/Ito Custom Hybrid 105H

2 TD-Z 105H

1 LNIB Fuego 100H

1 Zillion 103SHA

1 LNIB Zillion 50th Anniversary 100SHA

1 LNIB Megabass IP68

1 LNIB Megabass IP79

1 LNIB J-Dream 7.9

5 SV103H

5 SV103XS

1 TD-X Air Metal 103H

1 TD-X Air Metal 105H

 

I think that's it.  ?

2 hours ago, Big-Bass said:

Yes that (spool options) was the only caveat.  But that is why I have so many SV103s...?

 

Of that platform currently I have:

 

2 NIB Ito 103s

1 NIB TD-Z Type R

1 TD-Z Type R+

1 TD-Z/Ito Custom Hybrid 105H

2 TD-Z 105H

1 LNIB Fuego 100H

1 Zillion 103SHA

1 LNIB Zillion 50th Anniversary 100SHA

1 LNIB Megabass IP68

1 LNIB Megabass IP79

1 LNIB J-Dream 7.9

5 SV103H

5 SV103XS

1 TD-X Air Metal 103H

1 TD-X Air Metal 105H

 

I think that's it.  ?

WOW, nice set you got there. 

I only have two of SV103H. I set one of the SV103 with Steez Spool to throw farther

12 hours ago, FrankN209 said:

How would you compare these reels to the newer Daiwas? 

They are two different animals - OG Zillions are true reels compare to the SV which I own two of them (SV103H) 

2 minutes ago, Burke said:

They are two different animals - OG Zillions are true reels compare to the SV which I own two of them (SV103H) 

I was actually asking about my 16 Steez SV TW. 

Heres the lineup this year. Reels are being lubed and respooled. Lews fanboy here

52 minutes ago, FrankN209 said:

I was actually asking about my 16 Steez SV TW. 

Steez sv tw isn’t built like a tank like the og but it’s a better reel in terms of ergonomics and styling. It’s alao better for anything under 1/2oz. The og zillion has a heavy and deep spool that makes it a better choice for heavy duty applications. As for the og zillion being a true reel compared to the 103... well that’s mildly entertaining considering they’re built on the same frame and share a lot of the same internal parts. The sv103 is heavily braked but a simple spool swap to any of the 20 options available and you can make it do anything you want it to. 

Just now, rippin-lips said:

Steez sv tw isn’t built like a tank like the og but it’s a better reel in terms of ergonomics and styling. It’s alao better for anything under 1/2oz. The og zillion has a heavy and deep spool that makes it a better choice for heavy duty applications. As for the og zillion being a true reel compared to the 103... well that’s mildly entertaining considering they’re built on the same frame and share a lot of the same internal parts. The sv103 is heavily braked but a simple spool swap to any of the 20 options available and you can make it do anything you want it to. 

Thanks for this. I picked up that sv103, should be here in a few days. 

2 minutes ago, FrankN209 said:

Thanks for this. I picked up that sv103, should be here in a few days. 

I think you will really enjoy it. Big-bass will take it off your hands if you don’t haha. 

9 hours ago, rippin-lips said:

I think you will really enjoy it. Big-bass will take it off your hands if you don’t haha. 

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love my SV103's... good choice

 

I need one of those ct type-r's.  Love that red and black paint.  

7 minutes ago, KP Duty said:

I need one of those ct type-r's.  Love that red and black paint.  

I have one and it's an amazing reel! Only problem is that the paint scratches sooo easily.