Joshua van Wyk Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 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. 1 Quote
PatrickKnight Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 On 5/16/2018 at 8:56 AM, CaptPete said: love my SV103's... good choice Looking at getting a Daiwa casting reel soon and some of the numbers can be hard to follow. What are the top three? 1 Quote
Big-Bass Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 35 minutes ago, PatrickKnight said: Looking at getting a Daiwa casting reel soon and some of the numbers can be hard to follow. What are the top three? Top and bottom are lefty SV103H reels. The middle looks like a Tatula CT lefty. Quote
CaptPete Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, Big-Bass said: Top and bottom are lefty SV103H reels. The middle looks like a Tatula CT lefty. 44 minutes ago, PatrickKnight said: Looking at getting a Daiwa casting reel soon and some of the numbers can be hard to follow. What are the top three? Big-Bass's eyes are good. Those reels top to bottom: SV103, Tatula CT, SV103, Tatula CT type r, and another tatula. Quote
PatrickKnight Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 What is the difference in an SV103H and an SS SV 103? Quote
CaptPete Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 14 minutes ago, PatrickKnight said: What is the difference in an SV103H and an SS SV 103? BIG differences!! totally different platform basically. Most consider the SS models heavily over-braked. 1 Quote
Big-Bass Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 The SV103H (6.3:1) and SV103XS (7.9:1) are based off of the original Zillion aluminum frame which was based off of the TD-Z/original Fuego frame. The SV103 uses a 34mm spool, has brass gears, and has endless options (spools) with options of customization based both off the TD-Z and Zillion parts. The SS SV103 came in a few different gear ratios and is based off of the Steez with a slightly different noseplate that now mimicks the SV Light reels in Japan. The SS SV has aluminum gears. This reel also accepts the 34mm spools so it has a variety of options as well as customizable parts from the Steez, etc. Yes, it can be viewed as overbraked but a quick spool change can eliminate that. Both are nice reels but both are very different. I own and use both for different techniques. 1 1 Quote
PatrickKnight Posted May 19, 2018 Posted May 19, 2018 So would I be correct in assuming the 103H would be better suited to heavier baits and more power fishing type presentations? Quote
Big-Bass Posted May 19, 2018 Posted May 19, 2018 The 103H is simply the SV103 in the 6.3:1 gear ratio. The 103XS is a 7.9:1 ratio. The SS SV103 came in 5.5, 6.3, 7.3, and they made a 105 in 8.1. The SV103H is suited for power fishing and finesse stuff because of the SV spool. I use mine and can cast 1/8oz. jighead with a grub or boot tail without a problem. I have mine on a Tatula 7" ML Regular casting rod. 1 Quote
Scrapiron Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 Megabass Orochi XX Ronin ('18) with a Shimano Exsence CI4+ 3000HGM. Fished the rod this past weekend and it was a joy to use. (& fish caught). 11 Quote
punch Posted May 24, 2018 Posted May 24, 2018 On 5/22/2018 at 8:14 AM, Scrapiron said: Megabass Orochi XX Ronin ('18) with a Shimano Exsence CI4+ 3000HGM. Fished the rod this past weekend and it was a joy to use. (& fish caught). Daaaaaaaaaang, that's a nice stick right there. 1 Quote
Scrapiron Posted May 24, 2018 Posted May 24, 2018 Thanks punch. I sure am enjoying the setup. Quick write up I did: Went out last weekend kayaking open water (lake) here in NC and caught a couple of nice size bass (lost a couple too). Handled 1/2oz. topwater, 3/8oz. crankbait, Texas rigged lizard, Vision 110 jerk, and probably some other lures I wanted to use. Cast pretty much everything the proverbial country mile. Loaded up so very, very nice. I like a more moderate tip than Xfast, so YMMV. Sensitive, nimble and just a joy to use. The tip is probably a bit too soft for the 110, same with the top water, but I'll try it again. Didn't try any finesse stuff like Ned rig or drop-shot this time. The combo feels 'heavy' when I pick it up (compared a NRX 852s with a Stradic Ci4+ FB) but once in hand, balances perfect and feels like an extension of my hand/arm. Definitely put a smile on my face when casting and a big smile when a fish was on the other end! Handle is comfortable, cork is good. This is a better rod IMHO than the Avid X 6'8" Med Xfast I had. I'll have to think some more on exactly why. Kudos to Megabass. Quote
PatrickKnight Posted May 31, 2018 Posted May 31, 2018 On 5/28/2018 at 9:48 PM, Yumeya said: I always have to come check this thread when I see you have posted!! 1 Quote
Looking for the big one Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 These are what I’ve been doing it with recently. From left to right: 6’6” ML Fast Bass Pro Microlite- older rod I inherited, not too sensitive but gets the job done fine. Paired with a Daiwa SS Tournament and 15 lb braid it’s a pretty nice little combo. 7’ ML Regular Daiwa Tatule Elite w/ Aldebaran Mg7, 30 lb Power Pro Spectra- Topwaters and occasionally jerkbaits. 6’10” M Fast Shimano Curado Rod w/ Curado 70 XG and 12 lb Red Label- Just an all purpose light-er casting rod for weightless plastics, finesse jigs, light T-rigs. 7’2” MH Fast Shimano Curado Rod w/ Curado 200 K XG and 15 lb Red Label- simply my “do it all” rod. 7’3” H Daiwa Fuego w/ Shimano Caenan 150A and 40 lb Phenix Hydra 8 Strand Braid- was liking it as a frogging rod but the insert came out of the first guide and I’m considering getting a different rod. I also am considering an aluminum reel such as a Daiwa Tat. CT XS. Thoughts appreciated. H2O Xpress Ethos Cranking 7’ M Moderate w/ Shimano Metanium MG DC and 12 lb Big Game- Trying to justify getting a better cranking rod but I just don’t do it enough, this rod rarely sees the water. I do like taking the Met. off of it though and casting with the DC, would like to put on a longer handle than the standard 80 mm. To do list: Daiwa Tat. LT 2500 + Curado 7’1 Medium Rod and some 15 lb High-vis braid. 3 Quote
Quarry Man Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 That Tatula Elite and Aldebaran Combo looks amazing! Thinking about getting a Shimano Scorpion / Shimano Zodias Setup. What do you think about this idea? I think it would look amazing. 2 Quote
Looking for the big one Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Quarry Man said: That Tatula Elite and Aldebaran Combo looks amazing! Thinking about getting a Shimano Scorpion / Shimano Zodias Setup. What do you think about this idea? I think it would look amazing. Dude that sounds sweet and yeah it would look great too. I'm a UGA fan and anything red and black floats my boat. 1 Quote
Quarry Man Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 32 minutes ago, Looking for the big one said: Dude that sounds sweet and yeah it would look great too. I'm a UGA fan and anything red and black floats my boat. For some reason I am addicted to the look of those two. I am even more addicted to the Stradic Ci4+ FA. something about those colors... Quote
anderb54 Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 Destroyer Oneten Special w/ Aldebaran 50HG Destroyer FMJ w/ Chronarch MGL XG Destroyer Javelin w/ Metanium MGL The Addermine is currently in Canada on a fishing trip with my Dad 8 Quote
Big-Bass Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 56 minutes ago, anderb54 said: Destroyer Oneten Special w/ Aldebaran 50HG Destroyer FMJ w/ Chronarch MGL XG Destroyer Javelin w/ Metanium MGL The Addermine is currently in Canada on a fishing trip with my Dad How do you like that FMJ and what do you use it for besides jigs? Thanks! On 6/3/2018 at 6:53 PM, Quarry Man said: That Tatula Elite and Aldebaran Combo looks amazing! Thinking about getting a Shimano Scorpion / Shimano Zodias Setup. What do you think about this idea? I think it would look amazing. It would look really nice. I was thinking of a Scorpion 70 for my 7'2" Poison Adrena. 2 Quote
anderb54 Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Big-Bass said: How do you like that FMJ and what do you use it for besides jigs? Thanks! It would look really nice. I was thinking of a Scorpion 70 for my 7'2" Poison Adrena. The FMJ is my favorite of the Destroyers I have. I use it for frogs, spinnerbaits, and chatterbaits too, and it does a good job at all of those 2 Quote
Aquaftm45 Posted June 7, 2018 Posted June 7, 2018 Daiwa Battler strapped onto a Megabass Poker 4 Quote
PatrickKnight Posted June 7, 2018 Posted June 7, 2018 7 hours ago, Aquaftm45 said: Daiwa Battler strapped onto a Megabass Poker Wow just wow. That is stunning but curious how the handle knobs feel in hand. 1 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted June 7, 2018 Super User Posted June 7, 2018 The knobs are quite comfortable. Same ones on the Daiwa ss air. 1 Quote
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