Diawa Sv 105 Opinions

[Jaw1]

I've been eyeballing this reel for about a month and figured I'd ask for opinions on it from people who own it or have fished it, before I pull the trigger. So how does it compare to a pixy or 50e and how light a lure are you comfortable using it for? Thanks for any info that you can give.

[poisonokie]

Someone is going to give me crap for saying this, but it's just a USDM alphas sv105.

[rippin-lips]

As mentioned it's just the U.S version of the Jdm Alphas SV. Only difference being the price. Do yourself a favor and order one from any of the reputable Jdm fishing sites. You'll save $50-70 on it. With the SV spool it's can be used for more things verse a pixy. It can hold more line and those spools are just great overall. I've thrown down to 1/8oz baits on mine. It was just to see what it could do though. I have a px68 on a ml rod that I use for light baits. I've got mine spooled with #30 braid and tie on a 2-6ft leader of some kind depending on what I'm using it for. You'd be hard pressed to find a $200 reel that can beat the Alphas SV right now. Only complaint is the 80mm handle but for about $25 you can purchase a 90mm Tatula handle. Both have 2 bearings and 1 bushing so you could then have a 4 bearing handle after it's said and done. Another $20 and you can do Carbontex drag washers plus the level wind bearing upgrade. Still coming in under the $270 of the U.S. version, and it's now upgraded.

[Jrob78]

Someone is going to give me crap for saying this, but it's just a USDM alphas sv105.

Nothing wrong with that, it is what it is.

[IDUTBass]

I really like mine. It feels very smooth. I got mine from japan lure shop and got it in 5 days. As was already mentioned I wish the handle was a little longer. What handles have you guys found to fit them?

[rippin-lips]

I really like mine. It feels very smooth. I got mine from japan lure shop and got it in 5 days. As was already mentioned I wish the handle was a little longer. What handles have you guys found to fit them?

Any factory swept Daiwa handle will work.

Tatula handles are pretty cheap and easy to source. Regular Tatula for a 90mm handle and Tatula 200hd for a 100mm one. Plenty of aftermarket carbon ones will fit too.

[MCS]

I agree, save money buy one from Japan. Get one from JLS, I have bought two reels from them so far best price and service. 

[Jaw1]

Thanks for the replies. I havy 2 px68L and 2 50e one with a yumeya spool and a 50 core but I've gotten addicted to finese bfs stuff and can't get this reel out of my head but I think I'll look around a little more before committing to another one. Thanks again

[Hogsticker]

I also have a 51E with a Yumeya spool. The SV is more versatile imo, but will handle the light stuff equally as well. Plus you can plug about 20 to 30 more yards of line on it. I can cast heavier stuff too with the 51E, but I don't get the same distance.

[Cgrinder]

The strength of the SV 105 is versatility. 1/8 oz? Can do. 1/2 oz? That too. It'll probably work for you.

[timsford]

I really like mine. It feels very smooth. I got mine from japan lure shop and got it in 5 days. As was already mentioned I wish the handle was a little longer. What handles have you guys found to fit them?

any factory daiwa handle will work. the tackle trap has a good selection of factory handles. abu, Lewis, pfleuger, and bps handles will also work. The tatula or zillion tws handle assembly, or the Lews 95 mms aluminum handles are probably the cheapest deal on a quality handle

[new2BC4bass]

I also have a 51E with a Yumeya spool. The SV is more versatile imo, but will handle the light stuff equally as well. Plus you can plug about 20 to 30 more yards of line on it. I can cast heavier stuff too with the 51E, but I don't get the same distance.

 

No SV here....yet...but have a couple 51E's tho none with a Yumeya spool.  One has been upgraded and supertuned.  As much as I like them, I'd rather grab a Daiwa when wanting to throw lighter baits.  Yeah, I know...heresy on this forum. 

[thehooligan]

Not to start an argument, but a yumeya spooled 50e will smoke anything SV but the t3/ss air.

Did a good amount of back to back testing with a yumeya spooled Aldebaran and steez sv105 spooled td ito/IS71.

Go with the SV for 1/8oz+ plastics and versatility of throwing baits over a 1/2oz. Go yumeya for true bfs, 1/16oz plastics, 3/8-1/2oz baits max...

[Jaw1]

Not to start an argument, but a yumeya spooled 50e will smoke anything SV but the t3/ss air.

Did a good amount of back to back testing with a yumeya spooled Aldebaran and steez sv105 spooled td ito/IS71.

Go with the SV for 1/8oz+ plastics and versatility of throwing baits over a 1/2oz. Go yumeya for true bfs, 1/16oz plastics, 3/8-1/2oz baits max...

[Jaw1]

Good to here hooligan. I bought that spool from you and that reel does great with it. I've just been drawn to diawas lately so thought I'd try the SV. Still thinking on it.

[poisonokie]

I can go down to about 1/10th with either of my sv reels and really that's lower than I ever really intend to. An eighth and up is great for bass. To me anything lighter is trout territory and I cheap out on that because I only do it when it's cold and the bass are nowhere to be found, so a bps micro lite UL with a 500 size Laguna fills that niche for me.

 

The SV spools I have are incredible for 1/8th and up. Especially 1/4, which is around where is stay for small cranks, but it will launch a Ned rig or a spinbait, too, and I can use braid,, so I couldn't be happier with them.

[thehooligan]

Good to here hooligan. I bought that spool from you and that reel does great with it. I've just been drawn to diawas lately so thought I'd try the SV. Still thinking on it.

Nice. I've gone back and forth alot on fishing shimanos vs daiwa/megabass. The two spools that shined the most to me was the air spool, and steez 105. Air covers all finesse fishing very well, and the steez spool really shines at 1/8oz plastics and 1/4-1/2oz hard baits.

[Raul]

Nice. I've gone back and forth alot on fishing shimanos vs daiwa/megabass. The two spools that shined the most to me was the air spool, and steez 105. Air covers all finesse fishing very well, and the steez spool really shines at 1/8oz plastics and 1/4-1/2oz hard baits.

 

Have a couple of TDZ105H and many times I have asked myself why the hell I purchased a Pixy ( actually 3 ) ...... yeah, I know, TheBaitMonkey made me do it ...... oh well, IT still made me purchase a SS SV just to see what the fuzz is all about.

[rippin-lips]

Have a couple of TDZ105H and many times I have asked myself why the hell I purchased a Pixy ( actually 3 ) ...... yeah, I know, TheBaitMonkey made me do it ...... oh well, IT still made me purchase a SS SV just to see what the fuzz is all about.

Haha you sound like me. Every Daiwa reel I own is jdm with the exception being a Steez 100hla. I wanted to try a handful of different ones and see how they differed. Now I'm hoping to sell off a handful of them and keep my favorites. That last part is tough because I enjoy them all.

[Raul]

Haha you sound like me. Every Daiwa reel I own is jdm with the exception being a Steez 100hla. I wanted to try a handful of different ones and see how they differed. Now I'm hoping to sell off a handful of them and keep my favorites. That last part is tough because I enjoy them all.

 

I know I don´t "need" 3 Pixies, actually I just fish with one, I know that if I sell them I could get me the Megabass Zonda Rosso and still have some extra cash left but just the thought of selling those extra 2 is ...... physically painful !  

[rippin-lips]

I know I don´t "need" 3 Pixies, actually I just fish with one, I know that if I sell them I could get me the Megabass Zonda Rosso and still have some extra cash left but just the thought of selling those extra 2 is ...... physically painful !

Yeah, same here. I have 2 PX68's. I bought the 2nd because I let an SS SV get away by a few dollars. Kinda bought it out of frustration and figured I like the one I have so why not. Well I still ended up buying the SS SV a few months later.

I don't use that second PX68 or the SS SV. They both collect dust so to speak. Same with my OG Zillion. Haven't fished it in over a year I bet. I can't sell them because everyone wants them for nothing. I'll keep them on the rack.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Thanks for the replies. I havy 2 px68L and 2 50e one with a yumeya spool and a 50 core but I've gotten addicted to finese bfs stuff and can't get this reel out of my head but I think I'll look around a little more before committing to another one. Thanks again

Think you should upgrade your Core over getting the SV. My Core50 just has os7 and it does better than the SV.

 

SV105P Initial observations

Been using the SV with 10# Sniper and 20# S8S havent been blown away by the distance so far. Out again today testing it about 4hrs using 1/8 spinnerbait,1/10ned rig,1/4 jig 3.8" swimbait. I feel my CI4 has it beat for overall distance 1/8oz+. Lures seem to travel faster with the CI4 over the SV. SV has a resistance to it that the lure takes a little longer to get to target.  I have better bearings to plug into it so this may help some but as is not living up to the hype just yet. My 50E with SS7 and 1 clear/smoke brake is beating it as well. For short to medium length casts, no issues, can skip lighter lures well, easier than the 50E.

[rippin-lips]

What are your brakes on? I can't compare to a ci4, but distance isn't an issue for my alphas sv. 1/2oz trap with #30 braid and a champ 733. Just glad I tie a good knot. I like that trap

[desmobob]

I picked one up (JDM Alphas 105) this fall and was very excited about it.  I have a PX Type R and hoped the Alphas would be a budget alternative that would equal the PX-R in light lure performance.  I didn't get a chance to fish it much before I wrapped the boat up for the winter, but I would have to say I am unimpressed so far.  I have it spooled with 8# Yo-Zuri Hybrid.  

 

Like QuakenShake mentioned, I noticed it feels like there is some kind of resistance to the spool spinning at higher speeds.  It seems to throw light stuff well in close, but distance is a different story.  I messed with spool tension and brake settings until I got backlash issues and wasn't able to resolve it.  It sort of feels like the spool bearings are loaded with grease instead of light oil.  I'll give it a thorough cleaning/flushing/proper lubing this winter to see if it helps.  My first thought was to order new bearings for it.

 

It's certainly a very nice reel.  Maybe my expectations were too high?  

 

Tight lines,

Bob

[5fishlimit]

I picked one up (JDM Alphas 105) this fall and was very excited about it. I have a PX Type R and hoped the Alphas would be a budget alternative that would equal the PX-R in light lure performance. I didn't get a chance to fish it much before I wrapped the boat up for the winter, but I would have to say I am unimpressed so far. I have it spooled with 8# Yo-Zuri Hybrid.

Like QuakenShake mentioned, I noticed it feels like there is some kind of resistance to the spool spinning at higher speeds. It seems to throw light stuff well in close, but distance is a different story. I messed with spool tension and brake settings until I got backlash issues and wasn't able to resolve it. It sort of feels like the spool bearings are loaded with grease instead of light oil. I'll give it a thorough cleaning/flushing/proper lubing this winter to see if it helps. My first thought was to order new bearings for it.

It's certainly a very nice reel. Maybe my expectations were too high?

Tight lines,

Bob

I think if you are trying to compare the PX-R to the Alphas SV you are certainly setting your expectations too highly. I also have both and feel that they are two very different reels designed for two very different purposes. Also, consider that you are comparing a reel reel that originally sold for $499 (PX-R) to one one available for $200 (Alphas SV).