Calling Curado K owners - Lighter baits and worm gear

[NOC 1]

4 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

Yup.

 

SV103 (103 spool size TD Zillion)

OG Steez/SS SV 103/105 with SV spool

TDZ 103/105 with SV spool

Alphas with SV spool

Alphas SV

Alphas CT 70 SV

 

 

 

 

Holy Cow, I forgot about the TD-z, and I have 6 of them. 3 with ZPI Spools and 3 with SV spools.

The OG Steez is a great reel and the Steez SV 103/105 spools really bring them up to date. Also I have 1 with the SS-SV 103 spool as well that I like. And now that you brought it up, the SS SV with a Zillion SV G1 spool would be a darn good choice too.

 

I think the SS SV is an overlooked gem. It' essentially a downgraded Steez with a kind of lame spool choice. But they can be had for as little as $169 new. Add a different spool and a few handle knob bearings and you've got something.

 

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[PhishLI]

17 minutes ago, NOC 1 said:

And now that you brought it up, the SS SV with a Zillion SV G1 spool would be a darn good choice too.

 

I think the SS SV is an overlooked gem. It' essentially a downgraded Steez with a kind of lame spool choice. But they can be had for as little as $169 new. Add a different spool and a few handle knob bearings and you've got something.

Now how am I supposed to get this idea out of my head? Thanks.

[NOC 1]

10 minutes ago, PhishLI said:

Now how am I supposed to get this idea out of my head? Thanks.

Yeah, I know...that's how I ended up with one.

[waymont]

On 4/2/2020 at 7:12 AM, MassYak85 said:

It's not a shock leader, it's for abrasion resistance and visibility (say what you want about the fish seeing the line, it gives me confidence). Cranking around large rocks longer is better IMO.

I see you feel like you need a leader longer than 6', got it.  I have Daiwa, and Shimano casting reels, regardless of which reel I use I never feel the need to have the connection knot go into the reel.

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7 hours ago, BaitFinesse said:

They are dirt cheap in like new condition.  I picked up my SS SV105 for like $140 from bass.co.jp used reel section.

 

I like the metal flake silver paint and the black allen head screws.  I a guy has a lot of Daiwa parts they make for a good build.  All you need is a 90mil handle, spool and drag upgrade.  Tou can get them in anything from a 5:1 to an 8:1.  

I have both a stock SS SV105 8:1 and an SS SV103 with a BFS spool.

 

On 4/5/2020 at 2:02 PM, BaitFinesse said:

They are dirt cheap in like new condition.  I picked up my SS SV105 for like $140 from bass.co.jp used reel section.

 

I like the metal flake silver paint and the black allen head screws.  I a guy has a lot of Daiwa parts they make for a good build.  All you need is a 90mil handle, spool and drag upgrade.  Tou can get them in anything from a 5:1 to an 8:1.  

I have both a stock SS SV105 8:1 and an SS SV103 with a BFS spool.

 

 

Very nice. I only have 1. I put a Zillion SV TW G1spool in it, added a couple of gold accents and have it on a MB 6'1" Speed Tip Special and use it for precision stuff.