Daiwa SS SV spool

[bassbandit2]

I'm looking for the best option for a new spool for my SS SV for throwing plastics. Will be weightless and weighted. I'm not really interested in shallow bfs spools. I'd like a better SV spool that the stock one that the SS comes with. Thanks!

[bassbandit2]

1 hour ago, BaitFinesse said:

Yes.

Are there little holes around the walls of the spool? Weight reduction? 

[bassbandit2]

7 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

And because they can.  The spool is basically an Aliexpress version of the ZPI NRC spools.

Ok awesome I appreciate your help. I'll look into those for sure

[iabass8]

2 hours ago, BaitFinesse said:

And because they can.  The spool is basically an Aliexpress version of the ZPI NRC spools.

Is it closer to the PG or M?

[iabass8]

1 hour ago, BaitFinesse said:

I have wondered this myself and based on what I understand it is closer to the PG from what I hear despite weighing only 8.something grams.  I've been powerfishing and throwing weightless plastics and it has been great.  I have spools that can be cast very hard and cast a little further but that Amo will cast far effortlessly.  The most gentle casting strokes just send baits flying while other spools with same cast would fall far short. It's ideal for senkos IMO because you don't have to cast hard to cast far.  It also does really well into the wind.  The only complaint is that it may not work with some 1016 reels like my Ryoga 1016.   It is great in 103 reels like the old Steez and SS SV103 and SS SV105.  Also the bearing is very noisy.

Oh you tease. you had me PG. I have an alphas SV105 this should be a gem in.

[fishwizzard]

16 hours ago, BaitFinesse said:The only complaint is that it may not work with some 1016 reels like my Ryoga 1016.   It is great in 103 reels like the old Steez and SS SV103 and SS SV105.  Also the bearing is very noisy.

Is it an inductor height issue?  

[NOC 1]

I'm pretty happy with a Zillion SV G1 spool in my SS SV 103. The Steez SV spool works well too.

[bassbandit2]

7 minutes ago, NOC 1 said:

I'm pretty happy with a Zillion SV G1 spool in my SS SV 103. The Steez SV spool works well too.

Pretty happy with lol? Is it the one from Tackle Trap? I've been looking at that one. Better than the stock spool?

[NOC 1]

5 minutes ago, bassbandit2 said:

Pretty happy with lol? Is it the one from Tackle Trap? I've been looking at that one. Better than the stock spool?

Yes, pretty happy. It is much better than the original spool by miles. it isn't a ZPI-PG, but then I don't really want every reel to have the PG either as good of a spool as it is. I personally have found that the PG (and the M) don't reallt work that well for light baits, but they are as smooth as silk up past 3/8 or so.

 

I'd say that the Zillion G1 make the reel feel pretty much like any other $300 Daiwa and that is I think a good thing.

If only fixing the drag on the SS SV were as simple.

 

Yes, that is the same spool as TTT has for sale. In fact I bought mine from them.

[bassbandit2]

12 minutes ago, NOC 1 said:

Yes, pretty happy. It is much better than the original spool by miles. it isn't a ZPI-PG, but then I don't really want every reel to have the PG either as good of a spool as it is. I personally have found that the PG (and the M) don't reallt work that well for light baits, but they are as smooth as silk up past 3/8 or so.

 

I'd say that the Zillion G1 make the reel feel pretty much like any other $300 Daiwa and that is I think a good thing.

If only fixing the drag on the SS SV were as simple.

 

Yes, that is the same spool as TTT has for sale. In fact I bought mine from them.

Ok that's great to hear I'll look into that spool. As far as the drag, i bought this. It's in its way and you can look it up on hedgehog studio website they describe it a bit more. I guess I'll find out how much of an improvement there's is.

[NOC 1]

1 minute ago, bassbandit2 said:

Ok that's great to hear I'll look into that spool. As far as the drag, i bought this. It's in its way and you can look it up on hedgehog studio website they describe it a bit more. I guess I'll find out how much of an improvement there's is.

Interesting. I buy quite a bit of stuff from Hedgehog. If you wouldn't mind, it would be good to hear how much it helps...if it does. I know I could change out the gears and all, but I bought a 5:1 SS SV and would prefer to keep it that way. All of the ways of swapping out the drag seem to include higher speed gear sets...I don't mind doing work on my reels, but I'm not sure of my skill enough to try to figure this one out myself.

[bassbandit2]

I emailed them. All you do is swap these with the original drag washers. I forgot how I originally came across them but i looked for them elsewhere because of shipping from hedgehog. I bought the 6.3:1 and want to keep mine that way also lol I get it.

[bx.versatile]

On 9/30/2020 at 11:13 PM, BaitFinesse said:

The Amo spool is pretty good.  Basically a ZPI type spool.  I highly recommend it. 

Curious on how your brake settings and tension knobs are set? I just got the AMO spool for my SS SV 103, it's not what I expected. It feels untamed and doesn't like hard casts. Maybe I'm not use to casting a light spool like this. But even with side arm and more "gentle" casts I feel I have set my brakes at 9-10 with a tighter spool tension. Been throwing jerk baits, 3/16 free rigs and shakey heads, I blew up pretty badly on a heavier lure and normal overhead cast.

 

I definitely like my friend's Zillon TWS SV spool better, it feels like I can just set the brakes and cast away. I may need to play around more with AMO spool and use different lures.

[bassbandit2]

I have my spool tension just to minimize side to side play and brake dial depends on what I'm throwing. I can cast a weightless trick worm with a 3/0 hook a alright distance. Bass pro shops makes a flick n shimmy worm that weighs more and can launch. I haven't got the zillion spool yet as the weather's starting to change. I'll most likely get it in the spring.

[bx.versatile]

On 10/8/2020 at 11:37 AM, BaitFinesse said:

Those fixed inductor spools aren't for hard casts.  They are meant to fast far will very little effort but you can definitely cast overhead no problem.  Just don't whip it out there to force distance out if them like you had to do with your overbraked SV spool.  I would start with just a tiny bit of side to side play on the tension and 8 on the dial.  Make smooth overhead casts and get a feel for the spool and reduce braking as needed.  I end up around 5 on the dial with the Amo spool.

 

You didn't get the Ray's Studio spool by mistake did you?  That spools behaves as you describe in the SS SV103.  The Amo spool is great in the SS SV103. 

 

Amo spool:

 

 

Yep, for sure not Ray's spool. Casting 1/32 with Ned Rig casts effortless, but still need to max out brakes and spool tension to drop the bait.

 

I think my brake adjustments were off. I noticed the set plate moved and took apart the brake side plate. It appears the brass screw holder was held by threads on the plastic hole on the side plate. Kind of poor design to hold this. I glued to hopefully hold it, but now I'm not sure how its set from factory.

 

You guys have a pictures of the position of the set plate or #10? It's the white plastic piece that holds the brake rings and clips on to the frame. Maybe even pictures on where the brakes or #11 are suppose to set at 0 on the dial.

 

 

 

[bassbandit2]

On 10/2/2020 at 4:51 PM, NOC 1 said:

Yes, pretty happy. It is much better than the original spool by miles. it isn't a ZPI-PG, but then I don't really want every reel to have the PG either as good of a spool as it is. I personally have found that the PG (and the M) don't reallt work that well for light baits, but they are as smooth as silk up past 3/8 or so.

 

I'd say that the Zillion G1 make the reel feel pretty much like any other $300 Daiwa and that is I think a good thing.

If only fixing the drag on the SS SV were as simple.

 

Yes, that is the same spool as TTT has for sale. In fact I bought mine from them.

Hey I found putting a second washer after the two concave washers and before the drag star will help increase the drag pressure a bit. It's line the "spacer" washer. I just added a second one. You can take it out and match it up at your local hardware store for cheap. Try taking one from another Daiwa reel first to see if you are happy with it.

 

Thanks