Super User fishballer06 Posted May 9, 2018 Super User Posted May 9, 2018 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. 10 Quote
The Bassman Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 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. 2 Quote
PatrickKnight Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 16 hours ago, Yumeya said: And here we have my dream river reel ladies and gentleman!! 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted May 10, 2018 Super User Posted May 10, 2018 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. Quote
DomQ Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 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. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted May 14, 2018 Super User Posted May 14, 2018 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. 1 Quote
DomQ Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 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! Quote
Big-Bass Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Burke said: Nothing but Ol' OG Zillion (6.3.1) Sweet! Quote
FrankN209 Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 14 hours ago, Burke said: Nothing but Ol' OG Zillion (6.3.1) How would you compare these reels to the newer Daiwas? Quote
Big-Bass Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 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. 1 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted May 15, 2018 Super User Posted May 15, 2018 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 Quote
Falkus Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 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. Quote
Big-Bass Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 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. ? 1 Quote
Falkus Posted May 16, 2018 Posted May 16, 2018 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 Quote
Falkus Posted May 16, 2018 Posted May 16, 2018 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) Quote
FrankN209 Posted May 16, 2018 Posted May 16, 2018 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. Quote
d-camarena Posted May 16, 2018 Posted May 16, 2018 Heres the lineup this year. Reels are being lubed and respooled. Lews fanboy here 2 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted May 16, 2018 Super User Posted May 16, 2018 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. 1 Quote
FrankN209 Posted May 16, 2018 Posted May 16, 2018 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. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted May 16, 2018 Super User Posted May 16, 2018 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. 2 Quote
Big-Bass Posted May 16, 2018 Posted May 16, 2018 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. ? 1 Quote
KP Duty Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 I need one of those ct type-r's. Love that red and black paint. Quote
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