Dawia SV SERIES 103H - casting distance

[cbburke]

Those who have the SV Series (SV 103H). How is your casting distance with this reel.

Since I tend to 80% bank fishing. For example, I was throwing the chatterbait the other day with 3/8 and 1/2oz from the bank.  The reel's magdial is set at 4.  I have to admit that I was hoping it would perform well but it was averaging 25 to 30 yards or something that with the 736CB Glass using yo-zuri 12 lbs line.   

The OG Zillion 100SHA with 1/2oz rattletrap which I can unload over half a spool on the Dobyns Champion 704C with the same line.

Is there something that I overlooked ?

[LgMouthGambler]

SV spools are not made for distance casting, they are made for control. You want distance, you will have to try a 1016 or Type R (red inductor) spool with a smaller rotor for less braking force.

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[Princeton_Man]

Don't know all the technical stuff that Matt knows, but I can testify that the Type R's are rocket launchers compared to my other reels. 

[SFL BassHunter]

The SV casts really well. But it wont win any contests. Like LMG said it's more of a cast control reel.
But my CT and Type R both cast a longer distance.  With ZR bearings on both they are extremely impressive. They did make the Ttpe R overly sensitive though. So getting it dialed in with the right tension and brakes isn't as easy as it used to be. But once you've got it dialed it launches a 1/16 oz bullet weight and a uvibe!


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[Bud Kennedy]

I purchased my Daiwa SVTW103 reels for control and they certainly have delivered.  However casts are in the 30 to 50 yard range depending upon lure type.  Frankly I don't understand why more distance would be required under most circumstances.  I am curious to understand what distance you wish to achieve?

[Captsteve]

SV spools are not made for distance casting, they are made for control. You want distance, you will have to try a 1016 or Type R (red inductor) spool with a smaller rotor for less braking force.

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yes my type R is great for distace.

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[Capt. BassinLou]

Those who have the SV Series (SV 103H). How is your casting distance with this reel.

Since I tend to 80% bank fishing. For example, I was throwing the chatterbait the other day with 3/8 and 1/2oz from the bank.  The reel's magdial is set at 4.  I have to admit that I was hoping it would perform well but it was averaging 25 to 30 yards or something that with the 736CB Glass using yo-zuri 12 lbs line.   

The OG Zillion 100SHA with 1/2oz rattletrap which I can unload over half a spool on the Dobyns Champion 704C with the same line.

Is there something that I overlooked ?

That reel serves as my main frogging reel. Granted a frog is pretty heavy lure, and taking that into consideration, the reel launches the frog into orbit if your not careful. Lol

[cbburke]

That reel serves as my main frogging reel. Granted a frog is pretty heavy lure, and taking that into consideration, the reel launches the frog into orbit if your not careful. Lol

That is exactly what I want - I want it to launch to orbit !
I will go back and try it again to see what the fuss is or I will just swap that with the Scorpion 70

[pjl63]

Silly question, but if you noted that the Zillion on a different rod casting a different lure has better distance, have you tried the SV103 on that particular rod with the same lure to see your results? 

[Pacific NW Ron]

Silly question, but if you noted that the Zillion on a different rod casting a different lure has better distance, have you tried the SV103 on that particular rod with the same lure to see your results?

As I was reading these comments that's what I was thinking, but no one mentioned that it may be more the rod than the reel.

[SFL BassHunter]

Sorry my comment was based on the Tatula SV. Not the SV 103...my bad.

I have seen Lou launch a frog on that 103 though, it's impressive.

[LgMouthGambler]

Sorry my comment was based on the Tatula SV. Not the SV 103...my bad.

I have seen Lou launch a frog on that 103 though, it's impressive.

Im pretty sure that his is not stock. 

[SFL BassHunter]

Im pretty sure that his is not stock. 

I suspect you would know...lol

[Capt. BassinLou]

Im pretty sure that his is not stock. 

Doh.....great point... forgot about that.

[cbburke]

LMG - you got my attention :-)

What did you do on his "Stock" to make it a Lamborghini ?

[LgMouthGambler]

LMG - you got my attention :-)

What did you do on his "Stock" to make it a Lamborghini ?

Just a little tunin.

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[cbburke]

For the 1016 - would that be this ?

Daiwa Zillion SV TW 1016SV-H 6.3:1

Reason I'm hesitate since I am not feeling the T-wings. if I should just try one out, I would have to trade the SV103H for that.

[LgMouthGambler]

No, I meant the 1016 spool that fits the TDZ/Steez. Not the TWS reel.

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[cbburke]

Looks like Tackletrap is out of it -

http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=898_660_655&products_id=3120

but I dont think this would fit -
http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=898_660_655&products_id=3491

[LgMouthGambler]

Second one will fit

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[cbburke]

Thanks LMG -

I plan to get that - hopefully it will make a difference

[LgMouthGambler]

Thanks LMG -

I plan to get that - hopefully it will make a difference

Check out BBC , and look at Rocks post. He's got a SV103 spool with the TDZ Type R+ upgraded brake spring. Might be a good buy for you.

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[cbburke]

Thanks LMG 

[1ReelFanatik]

Those who have the SV Series (SV 103H). How is your casting distance with this reel.

Since I tend to 80% bank fishing. For example, I was throwing the chatterbait the other day with 3/8 and 1/2oz from the bank.  The reel's magdial is set at 4.  I have to admit that I was hoping it would perform well but it was averaging 25 to 30 yards or something that with the 736CB Glass using yo-zuri 12 lbs line.   

The OG Zillion 100SHA with 1/2oz rattletrap which I can unload over half a spool on the Dobyns Champion 704C with the same line.

Is there something that I overlooked ?

Do you have the spool set with just barely side-to-side play?  I kept a 1/2 oz. spinnerbait on my SV103H/7' MHF Jupiter while recently visiting in Florida.  Was getting more distance than that with the reel straight out of the box.

[cbburke]

Yeah, I have tried several but noticed that it does better with light lures instead of 1/2 oz. I am going to get Daiwa Steez 103HA R+ Spool from tackle trap based on their recommendation to help with the casting distance. 

Im double checking on that before I pull the trigger

Just like LMG quoted the other say on different forum:

"Dont be that guy with the Porsche that freaks about the price of tires. Lol"

Now - that was a    MOMENT !