Daiwa SV103 2025
robster80 reply :
Anyone own this reel? Thoughts? I like the OG Zillion frame much more than the T-wing stuff. I know wveryone wants a lighter reel these days but im thinking of trying one of these
Big-Bass reply :
I have one on the way as we speak...not sure with all the new models for 2017 if they will be still produced. That's the OG Zillion and original (but aluminum) TD-Z and Fuego frame too.
iabass8 reply :
Its an awesome reel
rippin-lips reply :
It's a very overlooked reel and I'm not sure why. My guess is due to its weight.
Columbia Craw reply :
I bought one early last year. I also love the OG Zillion platform. The SV spool is nice and the reel over all casts exceptionally well with all weight ranges. I don't see the reel's weight being a big deal. If you like the OG Zillion you will love the SV103. By the way, I was able to get a deal on mine for $230.00 so that made the decision easy.
robster80 reply :
On 1/7/2017 at 6:25 AM, Columbia Craw said:I bought one early last year. I also love the OG Zillion platform. The SV spool is nice and the reel over all casts exceptionally well with all weight ranges. I don't see the reel's weight being a big deal. If you like the OG Zillion you will love the SV103. By the way, I was able to get a deal on mine for $230.00 so that made the decision easy.
Ima keep a lookout. Soon as a deal pops up ill probably grab one
kbeeb374 reply :
Tackle warehouse has the 5.3:1 gear ratio for $199 right now plus 10% off gift cards.. unless that is a different reel. Hard to tell with all of daiwas names.
iabass8 reply :
On 1/7/2017 at 10:13 PM, kbeeb374 said:Tackle warehouse has the 5.3:1 gear ratio for $199 right now plus 10% off gift cards.. unless that is a different reel. Hard to tell with all of daiwas names.
thats the daiwa SS. different reel.
kbeeb374 reply :
Ok that makes sense. I'm assuming the weight of the reg sv103 is much higher? that was confusing me haha.
iabass8 reply :
On 1/7/2017 at 10:20 PM, kbeeb374 said:Ok that makes sense. I'm assuming the weight of the reg sv103 is much higher? that was confusing me haha.
yes. different frame. The SV103 should have been called the zillion SV103. Would confuse a lot less people. It's based on the original zillion frame that everybody loves.
Big-Bass reply :
Do you think the SV103 will be a mainstay in the lineup after 2017 with the introduction of the SV Tatula CT, Fuego CT, etc.? The Tatula TWS SV is the same price as the SV103. Mine should arrive Monday and if it is that good, I may order another. That platform is a classic frame.
rippin-lips reply :
On 1/7/2017 at 11:56 PM, Big-Bass said:Do you think the SV103 will be a mainstay in the lineup after 2017 with the introduction of the SV Tatula CT, Fuego CT, etc.? The Tatula TWS SV is the same price as the SV103. Mine should arrive Monday and if it is that good, I may order another. That platform is a classic frame.
Where are you getting the pricing for the new tatula sv that isn't out yet?
iabass8 reply :
On 1/7/2017 at 11:56 PM, Big-Bass said:Do you think the SV103 will be a mainstay in the lineup after 2017 with the introduction of the SV Tatula CT, Fuego CT, etc.? The Tatula TWS SV is the same price as the SV103. Mine should arrive Monday and if it is that good, I may order another. That platform is a classic frame.
There isn't a Tatula TWS SV available as of yet. I believe you are referring to the Zillion SV TW which is the same price as the current SV103. The sv103 (OG zillion frame) and Zillion SV TW are not the same frame. The Zillion SV TW shares the same frame as the Tatula CT. The SV103 is definitely a classic frame. The Tatula CT frame hasn't been out for more than a year.
I hope the SV103 or at least the frame will continue to have models built on it. Aside from the Steez SV TW, the Td-Z frame/OG Zillion is by far the most comfortable to use.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 1/7/2017 at 3:40 AM, rippin-lips said:It's a very overlooked reel and I'm not sure why. My guess is due to its weight.
Seems to me that a reel weighing more than 6 oz. is just too much for many to consider as a viable option anymore. Light is nice, but a favorite of mine happens to be a Zillion 50th Anniversary. No problem with its weight...and I am an old fart that hasn't exercised in years.
I'm pretty much done buying reels....with the occasional exception. From what I have read, the SV103 will be one of those exceptions.
Big-Bass reply :
Yes, sorry meant to say Zillion TWS SV. I know the Zillion SV and Tatula CT share a similar platform so I wonder with the Tatula SV release this year (based on the CT) what the price/sales of either model will be.
rippin-lips reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 10:35 AM, Big-Bass said:Yes, sorry meant to say Zillion TWS SV. I know the Zillion SV and Tatula CT share a similar platform so I wonder with the Tatula SV release this year (based on the CT) what the price/sales of either model will be.
My guess would be in the $199 range for the tatula ct sv.
Jrob78 reply :
On 1/7/2017 at 10:36 PM, iabass8 said:yes. different frame. The SV103 should have been called the zillion SV103. Would confuse a lot less people. It's based on the original zillion frame that everybody loves.
I think it would be more popular if they had named it that. All the SS, SV, TWS, 103, 105, TW, CT....naming gets confusing for people who don't keep up with Daiwa lingo.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 1/9/2017 at 8:10 AM, Jrob78 said:I think it would be more popular if they had named it that. All the SS, SV, TWS, 103, 105, TW, CT....naming gets confusing for people who don't keep up with Daiwa lingo.
Got that right brother. I've got quite a few Daiwa reels and probably have less than half the various models available over the last 15 years. Alphas models alone include...F, Purple, ito Ai, SV and I am no doubt missing others out there. Not to mention models based on the Alphas such as the Sol.
fishnkamp reply :
I am beginning to wonder if Daiwa can keep them straight! Maybe they have limited english skills so they do not know any other letters in the alphabet exist!
S. Sass reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 5:07 AM, new2BC4bass said:
Seems to me that a reel weighing more than 6 oz. is just too much for many to consider as a viable option anymore. Light is nice, but a favorite of mine happens to be a Zillion 50th Anniversary. No problem with its weight...and I am an old fart that hasn't exercised in years.
They are not considered viable to many because its technology. Most buying a under 5oz rod and don't want to stick a 8oz reel on one end of it. The lighter the entire setup adds sensitivity and as some say makes for better "balance".
I'm sure if someone loved a certain reel sure the weight would be less of a factor.
This is just my view I might be wrong though. 
new2BC4bass reply :
I can see a lighter rod being more sensitive, but have a hard time seeing how a reel would affect sensitivity. Maybe a person can feel a bite thru the reel, but then I don't notice a lot of small things like many do. I'm not going to claim a light reel doesn't increase sensitivity just because I don't have the ability to discern it. You could be 100% right.
robster80 reply :
Yeah i guess the weight is an issue for some. I used to not care until i started fishing some lighter weight rods, etc but i dont think this reel would be a deal breaker for me.
Zeeter reply :
On 1/7/2017 at 10:19 PM, iabass8 said:thats the daiwa SS. different reel.
The reel that is on sale is the SS SV103. What is the difference? Looks like a lower gear ratio, which is what I am looking for. It's also 2 oz lighter than the SV103.
iabass8 reply :
On 3/3/2017 at 10:45 PM, Zeeter said:
The reel that is on sale is the SS SV103. What is the difference? Looks like a lower gear ratio, which is what I am looking for. It's also 2 oz lighter than the SV103.
Both the SSSV103 and SV103 are on sale. 2 different reels.
Zeeter reply :
On 3/3/2017 at 11:23 PM, iabass8 said:Both the SSSV103 and SV103 are on sale. 2 different reels.
Right. But people seem to be glowing over the SV103 but not so much over the SS SV103. I know they're different reels - just wondering about the quality.
iabass8 reply :
On 3/3/2017 at 11:28 PM, Zeeter said:Right. But people seem to be glowing over the SV103 but not so much over the SS SV103. I know they're different reels - just wondering about the quality.
If longevity was a concern, the SV103 would be my first choice. It's based off the original zillion but /w an SV spool. Bullet proof reel and will perform flawlessly. SS SV103 is/was a JDM version of, I believe, the Steez SV. It's the steez frame but I'm not 100% on what it resembles stateside so I can't answer that. I've never used the SS SV103 but do have the Steez SV. It's a great reel.
rippin-lips reply :
On 3/3/2017 at 11:28 PM, Zeeter said:Right. But people seem to be glowing over the SV103 but not so much over the SS SV103. I know they're different reels - just wondering about the quality.
Quality is there on both as they are both higher end Daiwa reels. The SS SV uses a good amount of zaion and has a hollow feel to it. Now that doesn't make it bad by any means but different for sure. The spool in that reel though is very over braked. It left me wanting a lot more out of it. Between being over brakes and feeling like I toy I sold it. The SV103 is as solid as they come. It's based off the og zillion which is still a favorite of a lot of people. It has an sv spool also. Braking profile is definitely better than the SS SV. Still not a long bomber but that's really not the purpose of the sv spool. The SS SV is a watered down version of the Steez SV103. The frame is the same and the Steez nose piece can even be put on it. Obviously, the Steez has more bearings and uses better materials for the gear set and the spool. After being the owner of both reels 'all 3 if you count the Steez' I'd go with the SV103 10/10 times.
BaitFinesse reply :
The SS SV is not a bad reel but it does get noisy being a magnesium framed reel with plastic side plates and while its a thumb free skipping machine, it lacks the casting distance of other SV spools. The SV103 is the better reel. Its actually a TD Zillion that has been converted to 103 spool compatibilty. The TD Zillion is one of the all time great Daiwa platforms. Butter smooth tank of a reel.
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