Diawa Sv 105 Opinions 2024
Jaw1 reply :
I've been eyeballing this reel for about a month and figured I'd ask for opinions on it from people who own it or have fished it, before I pull the trigger. So how does it compare to a pixy or 50e and how light a lure are you comfortable using it for? Thanks for any info that you can give.
poisonokie reply :
Someone is going to give me crap for saying this, but it's just a USDM alphas sv105.
rippin-lips reply :
As mentioned it's just the U.S version of the Jdm Alphas SV. Only difference being the price. Do yourself a favor and order one from any of the reputable Jdm fishing sites. You'll save $50-70 on it. With the SV spool it's can be used for more things verse a pixy. It can hold more line and those spools are just great overall. I've thrown down to 1/8oz baits on mine. It was just to see what it could do though. I have a px68 on a ml rod that I use for light baits. I've got mine spooled with #30 braid and tie on a 2-6ft leader of some kind depending on what I'm using it for. You'd be hard pressed to find a $200 reel that can beat the Alphas SV right now. Only complaint is the 80mm handle but for about $25 you can purchase a 90mm Tatula handle. Both have 2 bearings and 1 bushing so you could then have a 4 bearing handle after it's said and done. Another $20 and you can do Carbontex drag washers plus the level wind bearing upgrade. Still coming in under the $270 of the U.S. version, and it's now upgraded.
Jrob78 reply :
On 9/29/2015 at 2:59 AM, poisonokie said:Someone is going to give me crap for saying this, but it's just a USDM alphas sv105.
Nothing wrong with that, it is what it is.
IDUTBass reply :
I really like mine. It feels very smooth. I got mine from japan lure shop and got it in 5 days. As was already mentioned I wish the handle was a little longer. What handles have you guys found to fit them?
rippin-lips reply :
On 9/29/2015 at 7:35 AM, IDUTBass said:I really like mine. It feels very smooth. I got mine from japan lure shop and got it in 5 days. As was already mentioned I wish the handle was a little longer. What handles have you guys found to fit them?
Any factory swept Daiwa handle will work.
Tatula handles are pretty cheap and easy to source. Regular Tatula for a 90mm handle and Tatula 200hd for a 100mm one. Plenty of aftermarket carbon ones will fit too.
MCS reply :
I agree, save money buy one from Japan. Get one from JLS, I have bought two reels from them so far best price and service.
Jaw1 reply :
Thanks for the replies. I havy 2 px68L and 2 50e one with a yumeya spool and a 50 core but I've gotten addicted to finese bfs stuff and can't get this reel out of my head but I think I'll look around a little more before committing to another one. Thanks again
Hogsticker reply :
I also have a 51E with a Yumeya spool. The SV is more versatile imo, but will handle the light stuff equally as well. Plus you can plug about 20 to 30 more yards of line on it. I can cast heavier stuff too with the 51E, but I don't get the same distance.
Cgrinder reply :
The strength of the SV 105 is versatility. 1/8 oz? Can do. 1/2 oz? That too. It'll probably work for you.
timsford reply :
On 9/29/2015 at 7:35 AM, IDUTBass said:I really like mine. It feels very smooth. I got mine from japan lure shop and got it in 5 days. As was already mentioned I wish the handle was a little longer. What handles have you guys found to fit them?
any factory daiwa handle will work. the tackle trap has a good selection of factory handles. abu, Lewis, pfleuger, and bps handles will also work. The tatula or zillion tws handle assembly, or the Lews 95 mms aluminum handles are probably the cheapest deal on a quality handle
new2BC4bass reply :
On 9/30/2015 at 12:18 AM, Hogsticker said:I also have a 51E with a Yumeya spool. The SV is more versatile imo, but will handle the light stuff equally as well. Plus you can plug about 20 to 30 more yards of line on it. I can cast heavier stuff too with the 51E, but I don't get the same distance.
No SV here....yet...but have a couple 51E's tho none with a Yumeya spool. One has been upgraded and supertuned. As much as I like them, I'd rather grab a Daiwa when wanting to throw lighter baits. Yeah, I know...heresy on this forum. 
thehooligan reply :
Not to start an argument, but a yumeya spooled 50e will smoke anything SV but the t3/ss air.
Did a good amount of back to back testing with a yumeya spooled Aldebaran and steez sv105 spooled td ito/IS71.
Go with the SV for 1/8oz+ plastics and versatility of throwing baits over a 1/2oz. Go yumeya for true bfs, 1/16oz plastics, 3/8-1/2oz baits max...
Jaw1 reply :
On 9/30/2015 at 9:04 PM, thehooligan said:Not to start an argument, but a yumeya spooled 50e will smoke anything SV but the t3/ss air.
Did a good amount of back to back testing with a yumeya spooled Aldebaran and steez sv105 spooled td ito/IS71.
Go with the SV for 1/8oz+ plastics and versatility of throwing baits over a 1/2oz. Go yumeya for true bfs, 1/16oz plastics, 3/8-1/2oz baits max...
Jaw1 reply :
Good to here hooligan. I bought that spool from you and that reel does great with it. I've just been drawn to diawas lately so thought I'd try the SV. Still thinking on it.
poisonokie reply :
I can go down to about 1/10th with either of my sv reels and really that's lower than I ever really intend to. An eighth and up is great for bass. To me anything lighter is trout territory and I cheap out on that because I only do it when it's cold and the bass are nowhere to be found, so a bps micro lite UL with a 500 size Laguna fills that niche for me.
The SV spools I have are incredible for 1/8th and up. Especially 1/4, which is around where is stay for small cranks, but it will launch a Ned rig or a spinbait, too, and I can use braid,, so I couldn't be happier with them.
thehooligan reply :
On 9/30/2015 at 9:59 PM, Jaw1 said:Good to here hooligan. I bought that spool from you and that reel does great with it. I've just been drawn to diawas lately so thought I'd try the SV. Still thinking on it.
Nice. I've gone back and forth alot on fishing shimanos vs daiwa/megabass. The two spools that shined the most to me was the air spool, and steez 105. Air covers all finesse fishing very well, and the steez spool really shines at 1/8oz plastics and 1/4-1/2oz hard baits.
Raul reply :
On 10/1/2015 at 12:23 AM, thehooligan said:Nice. I've gone back and forth alot on fishing shimanos vs daiwa/megabass. The two spools that shined the most to me was the air spool, and steez 105. Air covers all finesse fishing very well, and the steez spool really shines at 1/8oz plastics and 1/4-1/2oz hard baits.
Have a couple of TDZ105H and many times I have asked myself why the hell I purchased a Pixy ( actually 3 ) ...... yeah, I know, TheBaitMonkey made me do it ...... oh well, IT still made me purchase a SS SV just to see what the fuzz is all about.
rippin-lips reply :
On 10/1/2015 at 1:47 AM, Raul said:Have a couple of TDZ105H and many times I have asked myself why the hell I purchased a Pixy ( actually 3 ) ...... yeah, I know, TheBaitMonkey made me do it ...... oh well, IT still made me purchase a SS SV just to see what the fuzz is all about.
Haha you sound like me. Every Daiwa reel I own is jdm with the exception being a Steez 100hla. I wanted to try a handful of different ones and see how they differed. Now I'm hoping to sell off a handful of them and keep my favorites. That last part is tough because I enjoy them all.
Raul reply :
On 10/1/2015 at 1:58 AM, rippin-lips said:Haha you sound like me. Every Daiwa reel I own is jdm with the exception being a Steez 100hla. I wanted to try a handful of different ones and see how they differed. Now I'm hoping to sell off a handful of them and keep my favorites. That last part is tough because I enjoy them all.
I know I don´t "need" 3 Pixies, actually I just fish with one, I know that if I sell them I could get me the Megabass Zonda Rosso and still have some extra cash left but just the thought of selling those extra 2 is ...... physically painful !
rippin-lips reply :
On 10/1/2015 at 3:56 AM, Raul said:I know I don´t "need" 3 Pixies, actually I just fish with one, I know that if I sell them I could get me the Megabass Zonda Rosso and still have some extra cash left but just the thought of selling those extra 2 is ...... physically painful !
Yeah, same here. I have 2 PX68's. I bought the 2nd because I let an SS SV get away by a few dollars. Kinda bought it out of frustration and figured I like the one I have so why not. Well I still ended up buying the SS SV a few months later.
I don't use that second PX68 or the SS SV. They both collect dust so to speak. Same with my OG Zillion. Haven't fished it in over a year I bet. I can't sell them because everyone wants them for nothing. I'll keep them on the rack.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 9/29/2015 at 11:16 PM, Jaw1 said:Thanks for the replies. I havy 2 px68L and 2 50e one with a yumeya spool and a 50 core but I've gotten addicted to finese bfs stuff and can't get this reel out of my head but I think I'll look around a little more before committing to another one. Thanks again
Think you should upgrade your Core over getting the SV. My Core50 just has os7 and it does better than the SV.
SV105P Initial observations
Been using the SV with 10# Sniper and 20# S8S havent been blown away by the distance so far. Out again today testing it about 4hrs using 1/8 spinnerbait,1/10ned rig,1/4 jig 3.8" swimbait. I feel my CI4 has it beat for overall distance 1/8oz+. Lures seem to travel faster with the CI4 over the SV. SV has a resistance to it that the lure takes a little longer to get to target. I have better bearings to plug into it so this may help some but as is not living up to the hype just yet. My 50E with SS7 and 1 clear/smoke brake is beating it as well. For short to medium length casts, no issues, can skip lighter lures well, easier than the 50E.
rippin-lips reply :
What are your brakes on? I can't compare to a ci4, but distance isn't an issue for my alphas sv. 1/2oz trap with #30 braid and a champ 733. Just glad I tie a good knot. I like that trap
desmobob reply :
I picked one up (JDM Alphas 105) this fall and was very excited about it. I have a PX Type R and hoped the Alphas would be a budget alternative that would equal the PX-R in light lure performance. I didn't get a chance to fish it much before I wrapped the boat up for the winter, but I would have to say I am unimpressed so far. I have it spooled with 8# Yo-Zuri Hybrid.
Like QuakenShake mentioned, I noticed it feels like there is some kind of resistance to the spool spinning at higher speeds. It seems to throw light stuff well in close, but distance is a different story. I messed with spool tension and brake settings until I got backlash issues and wasn't able to resolve it. It sort of feels like the spool bearings are loaded with grease instead of light oil. I'll give it a thorough cleaning/flushing/proper lubing this winter to see if it helps. My first thought was to order new bearings for it.
It's certainly a very nice reel. Maybe my expectations were too high?
Tight lines,
Bob
5fishlimit reply :
On 12/12/2015 at 9:59 PM, desmobob said:I picked one up (JDM Alphas 105) this fall and was very excited about it. I have a PX Type R and hoped the Alphas would be a budget alternative that would equal the PX-R in light lure performance. I didn't get a chance to fish it much before I wrapped the boat up for the winter, but I would have to say I am unimpressed so far. I have it spooled with 8# Yo-Zuri Hybrid.
Like QuakenShake mentioned, I noticed it feels like there is some kind of resistance to the spool spinning at higher speeds. It seems to throw light stuff well in close, but distance is a different story. I messed with spool tension and brake settings until I got backlash issues and wasn't able to resolve it. It sort of feels like the spool bearings are loaded with grease instead of light oil. I'll give it a thorough cleaning/flushing/proper lubing this winter to see if it helps. My first thought was to order new bearings for it.
It's certainly a very nice reel. Maybe my expectations were too high?
Tight lines,
Bob
I think if you are trying to compare the PX-R to the Alphas SV you are certainly setting your expectations too highly. I also have both and feel that they are two very different reels designed for two very different purposes. Also, consider that you are comparing a reel reel that originally sold for $499 (PX-R) to one one available for $200 (Alphas SV).
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 12/12/2015 at 2:29 PM, rippin-lips said:What are your brakes on? I can't compare to a ci4, but distance isn't an issue for my alphas sv. 1/2oz trap with #30 braid and a champ 733. Just glad I tie a good knot. I like that trap
I was down to 2-3clicks(or 1-1.5 however you want to explain it) with 20# braid and the 3.8" swimbait 1/4ozhead. 1/2 oz trap is basically a sinker distance is good on any reel. The description on that video says 40#PP and abec7 bearings so not good stock comparison.
1/2 sk red eye shad - Dobyns champion 733 - #40 power pro original - boca orange seal abec 7 spool bearings - thanks"
desmobob reply :
On 12/12/2015 at 10:19 PM, 5fishlimit said:I also have both and feel that they are two very different reels designed for two very different purposes.
Would you (or anyone else) care to elaborate on that?
I am fairly new to the bass casting game... my understanding was that the PX-R was a premium grade finesse reel that excelled at working with light baits, while the Alphas was a budget alternative with the same attributes plus additional heavier bait versatility. Was I close?
Tight lines,
Bob
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 12/12/2015 at 10:34 PM, desmobob said:Would you (or anyone else) care to elaborate on that?
I am fairly new to the bass casting game... my understanding was that the PX-R was a premium grade finesse reel that excelled at working with light baits, while the Alphas was a budget alternative with the same attributes plus additional heavier bait versatility. Was I close?
Tight lines,
Bob
Bout sums it up Daiwa says "A new series of quality baitcasters featuring the shallow SV Free floating spool to launch light lures--Perfect for casting lightweight small lures on light line--6 lb. test to 14 lb. test line."
One nice thing with the low gearing P model I have it was very easy reeling the swimbait slow & effortlessly. Quality feel is there as well no concerns.
I see it as a $270 reel cause thats what it is here in US with warranty thats why i compare it to my CI4 both can be bought less overseas but to be fair its a $270 reel not $200.
new2BC4bass reply :
I thought I recently read on one of the Japanese sites that the SV 105 was rated from 1/8 oz. No doubt you could throw less with the right set-up, but this suggests to me that 1/8 oz. is the lowest optimal weight for this reel as determined by Daiwa. I love b/c reels and wanted to throw the lightest lures I would be using for bass on one. However, below 3/16 oz. requires a lot of skill on the caster's part....skill I don't have. At least not enough for the reels I had been using. I could cast down to a true 1/8 oz. but not with any distance or accuracy....and more backlash/overruns than I liked. The PXL Type R may very well be the reel that will let me reach a true 1/8 oz. with no problem as I first tried a 1/8 oz. spinnerbait on it with excellent results.
Like Raul, I have a couple highly tuned TD-Z 105H reels. The last one I bought has an upgraded spool that may let me cast 1/8 oz., but I haven't tried that low yet. Love these reels. They aren't going anywhere even tho I don't see myself needing 5 or 6 reels capable of casting light lures. Also like Raul and rippin-lips, I know I need to get rid of some reels, but find it nearly impossible to part with any...even those not seeing much use.
As for the 105 SV I just received, it will be getting 10# Excalibur and mounted on a 6' 10" MF Elite Tech Smallmouth rated from 1/8-5/8 oz. Wife's B'day is today so I seriously doubt I will do any fishing, but tomorrow is another story. The SV will be among the combos going with me.
Also I have come to realize that 1/8 oz. and smaller are lures I don't really like for bass fishing. However, that may change as I plan on trying some Ned and Mojo Rigs. But even so total weight can exceed 1/8 oz. as my research suggests using 1/32 - 1/8 oz. lead weight on these techniques. May try the Ned Rig tomorrow as we are heading to Cabela's today. I see a few new lures in my near future.
5fishlimit reply :
On 12/12/2015 at 10:34 PM, desmobob said:Would you (or anyone else) care to elaborate on that?
I am fairly new to the bass casting game... my understanding was that the PX-R was a premium grade finesse reel that excelled at working with light baits, while the Alphas was a budget alternative with the same attributes plus additional heavier bait versatility. Was I close?
Tight lines,
Bob
Out of the box the Alphas SV won't be able to do the things that the PX-R does. I can cast a zoom finesse worm, or Roboworms, weightless on 8# fluorocarbon.
For me the Alphas SV has its sweet spot in the 1/4oz to 3/8oz range. In other words a weightless senko.
The closest similarity, for me, is the small frame both provide.
If I were to make my purchases again I would honestly used the $400 I spent on the PX-R, and got 2 of the Alphas SV reels.
new2BC4bass reply :
Had the SV out for a few minutes today. I was expecting to be wowed after all the good things I have read on this reel. I wasn't. Was getting better distance with the Curado 51E I took off the rod. To be fair the 51E has been supertuned by DVT while the SV is stock....and also the first time it has been used. I am thinking a good cleaning is in order along with a little more fine tuning on the spool tension and brakes. I still have high hopes for this reel based on the opinions of the vast majority who have used it.
As of right now I have to agree with whoever it was that posted it didn't fair well with long distant casting. I backed brakes and spool tension up enough that I had to pull all but about 2 rows of line off the spool to remove loose coils. My Helios Air wowed me on the first cast with it, and...at least for today...blew the SV out of the water. However, it wasn't an apples to apples test so not a fair one.
Heading out tomorrow with my daughter so I will get to try a few more lures with it and give it a chance to break in. Wife was waiting in the car...and I had 2 other combos with me that I used....so I probably didn't spend more than about 15 minutes with the SV today. It took more than twice that amount of time for the bearings in the Helios Air to quiet down the first time it got used.
bootytrain reply :
I was not impressed with the distance casting capabilities of my SS SV for weights higher than 1/4 oz. Not sure how the Alphas SV is going to fare much better, which is why I haven't bought one.On 12/13/2015 at 10:02 AM, new2BC4bass said:Had the SV out for a few minutes today. I was expecting to be wowed after all the good things I have read on this reel. I wasn't. Was getting better distance with the Curado 51E I took off the rod. To be fair the 51E has been supertuned by DVT while the SV is stock....and also the first time it has been used. I am thinking a good cleaning is in order along with a little more fine tuning on the spool tension and brakes. I still have high hopes for this reel based on the opinions of the vast majority who have used it.
As of right now I have to agree with whoever it was that posted it didn't fair well with long distant casting. I backed brakes and spool tension up enough that I had to pull all but about 2 rows of line off the spool to remove loose coils. My Helios Air wowed me on the first cast with it, and...at least for today...blew the SV out of the water. However, it wasn't an apples to apples test so not a fair one.
Heading out tomorrow with my daughter so I will get to try a few more lures with it and give it a chance to break in. Wife was waiting in the car...and I had 2 other combos with me that I used....so I probably didn't spend more than about 15 minutes with the SV today. It took more than twice that amount of time for the bearings in the Helios Air to quiet down the first time it got used.
kickerfish1 reply :
I have mixed feelings on the Alphas SV. I should note I first bought the SV spool for an Alphas I have been working on for years. I tied a 1/4 oz practice plug and 10# mono on it and went out for the usual back yard casting. It was casting incredibly far that the plug was landing in neighbors trees. I decided to take it to the park for more room where I did the same thing with the casting plug. On the third attempt and zero thumbing I spooled the reel. Not sure what the distance was it was far. I then removed the Alphas SV and stood in the same spot and mounted a Curado 50e on the same rod and casted the same plug. My distance was a good 10 yards shorter using a friend to mark the distance.
Impressed I ordered an Alphas SV from Japan. I was expecting similar results. However this time my results varied. It seemed like I was either more prone to a backlash or limited distsnce in the yard. Tied a tube on there and fished an area lake and got many more backlashes then usual. A friend told me to lightly oil an internal part (can't recall which part) and it has been working great since. Very good distance and no overrun issues. Perhaps it needed some breaking in. I haven't upgraded or flushed the bearings so that may be in the works this winter. Seems like a good reel but I got mine later in the year and need some more time to see where they fit in...
thehooligan reply :
The brake systems are different through all the daiwa reels as well. I had better performance with a steez sv105 spool in a td ito then in an IS71. I think the IS had a stronger brake profile and I was getting less distance.
desmobob reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 1:14 PM, kickerfish1 said:
Impressed I ordered an Alphas SV from Japan. I was expecting similar results. However this time my results varied. It seemed like I was either more prone to a backlash or limited distsnce in the yard. Tied a tube on there and fished an area lake and got many more backlashes then usual. A friend told me to lightly oil an internal part (can't recall which part) and it has been working great since. Very good distance and no overrun issues. Perhaps it needed some breaking in. I haven't upgraded or flushed the bearings so that may be in the works this winter. Seems like a good reel but I got mine later in the year and need some more time to see where they fit in...
I took advantage of the unusually warm weather here in the Northeast and took my Alphas SV105 out in the yard to mess around. I was throwing a swinghead/hula grub combo that weighed a little under 1/4 oz. The reel is spooled with 8 lb. Yo-Zuri Hybrid.
It casted well, but it seemed there was some kind of slight drag or braking effect that was choking only the long cast attempts. Again, attempts at reducing spool tension caused some major league over-runs and reduced brake settings started causing problems as well. The reel is a bit particular about settings... once you get to a certain point in reducing spool tension or braking, even small additional reductions suddenly cause big over-runs.
But it does cast light baits nicely at what I would consider normal fishing distances. I plan on putting in some Hawgtech bearings over the winter and doing a clean/re-lube. In any event, I'm pleased with the reel, just not overly impressed. It has been used very little and may improve on its own with a little more break-in time.
Tight lines,
Bob
susQbassman reply :
I have 2 sv105l reels 1 px type rl reel 1 sv on a dobyns dx702c 1 on a daiwa steez flex lite ml 6'5" rod and the px type r on a Kistler ltx med 6'6" Rod. I think they all cast lures of various weights well probably fished all combo's about 10 fishing trips on the Susquehanna river for smallmouth.The rod needs to be able to load the lure weights effectively all the rods I'm using are lighter powdered which makes a huge difference in casting small lures.
Tim Kelly reply :
I don't think Daiwa claim the SV spools to be particularly long casting. The idea is that they cast usual casting ranges with ease. "Stress free versatile". The HLC spools and other designations on the various reel series are designed for long casting with heavier weights.
I find my SV105 and SS SV to be very easy casting.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 12/13/2015 at 10:46 PM, desmobob said:Again, attempts at reducing spool tension caused some major league over-runs and reduced brake settings started causing problems as well. The reel is a bit particular about settings... once you get to a certain point in reducing spool tension or braking, even small additional reductions suddenly cause big over-runs.
Yeah, that is what happened to me. Major blow up when I backed spool tension and brakes off too far.
On 12/14/2015 at 4:42 AM, susQbassman said:I have 2 sv105l reels 1 px type rl reel 1 sv on a dobyns dx702c 1 on a daiwa steez flex lite ml 6'5" rod and the px type r on a Kistler ltx med 6'6" Rod. I think they all cast lures of various weights well probably fished all combo's about 10 fishing trips on the Susquehanna river for smallmouth.The rod needs to be able to load the lure weights effectively all the rods I'm using are lighter powdered which makes a huge difference in casting small lures.
In my case I know the rod loads well with the lure I was using as it is the same lure I was casting with the 51E. Fenwicks seem to run pretty true to their ratings. !/8 oz. is the low end rating on this rod and the lure was heavier than that.
On 12/14/2015 at 4:50 AM, Tim Kelly said:I don't think Daiwa claim the SV spools to be particularly long casting. The idea is that they cast usual casting ranges with ease. "Stress free versatile". The HLC spools and other designations on the various reel series are designed for long casting with heavier weights.
I find my SV105 and SS SV to be very easy casting.
Good to know they are easy casting if you stay within certain limits. I just need to learn those limits. Still it is a little depressing as I was expecting much more from this reel based on previous comments. Getting a feeling this reel is along the same lines as the Savvy. It took a couple years before people started admitting the Savvy wasn't the best rod for bottom contact. Before that people got upset if you didn't think all Dobyns rods were the best thing since sliced bread. Just now starting to hear the same type thing about the SV. A good reel within a certain set of conditions, but maybe not the best for all-around use.
TorqueConverter reply :
To all those having issues with casting distance on the Alphas SV, I believe the spool bearings are the culprit. My brand new Alphas SV with brakes set to minimum and no line on the spool wouldn't spin as long as my T3 Ballistic setup to cast cranks with #30 braid. I doused the bearings with Goof Off and this freed them up a little bit but they became fairly noisy quickly. I wouldn't write off the SV spool just yet. Throw some better bearings in there have another go at it.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 12/14/2015 at 5:39 PM, TorqueConverter said:To all those having issues with casting distance on the Alphas SV, I believe the spool bearings are the culprit. My brand new Alphas SV with brakes set to minimum and no line on the spool wouldn't spin as long as my T3 Ballistic setup to cast cranks with #30 braid. I doused the bearings with Goof Off and this freed them up a little bit but they became fairly noisy quickly. I wouldn't write off the SV spool just yet. Throw some better bearings in there have another go at it.
Planned on it for mine. Will give it every possible chance to shine.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 12/14/2015 at 5:39 PM, TorqueConverter said:To all those having issues with casting distance on the Alphas SV, I believe the spool bearings are the culprit. My brand new Alphas SV with brakes set to minimum and no line on the spool wouldn't spin as long as my T3 Ballistic setup to cast cranks with #30 braid. I doused the bearings with Goof Off and this freed them up a little bit but they became fairly noisy quickly. I wouldn't write off the SV spool just yet. Throw some better bearings in there have another go at it.
yep Hedgehog bearings already waiting, just wanted to get a feel for its stock performance to give my opinion to others that may be interested in future.
deep reply :
Does the *stock* Alphas SV (103/ 105) cast regular size (3/8- 1/2 oz) baits any further or easier than most baitcasters?
The answer seems to be no to the former, and a maybe/ yes on the latter?
I sort of need another reel, but if the Alphas SV isn't all that great, I'll probably go with (yet another) Curado I and save a bunch of money.
Thanks guys,
new2BC4bass reply :
On 12/17/2015 at 10:52 PM, deep said:Does the *stock* Alphas SV (103/ 105) cast regular size (3/8- 1/2 oz) baits any further or easier than most baitcasters?
The answer seems to be no to the former, and a maybe/ yes on the latter?
I sort of need another reel, but if the Alphas SV isn't all that great, I'll probably go with (yet another) Curado I and save a bunch of money.
Thanks guys,
My reading suggests your assumption is correct. I hope to get out this weekend or during the following week (when it will be warmer and I will be off work) to play with the reel further. I will let you know what my results are. Reel is on a MF rod, but will also try it on a MHF.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 12/14/2015 at 5:39 PM, TorqueConverter said:To all those having issues with casting distance on the Alphas SV, I believe the spool bearings are the culprit. My brand new Alphas SV with brakes set to minimum and no line on the spool wouldn't spin as long as my T3 Ballistic setup to cast cranks with #30 braid. I doused the bearings with Goof Off and this freed them up a little bit but they became fairly noisy quickly. I wouldn't write off the SV spool just yet. Throw some better bearings in there have another go at it.
I changed the bearings to hedgehogs as I mentioned earlier didnt bother to clean the stock but anyways. I had a measured 130' of leftover powerpro s8s that I put on to try out the new bearings, was throwing a fat ika rod was a quantum smoke 7' M/F. I was able to comfortably cast all the line off with setting on 4. The ika still had momentum behind it and would have went farther no doubt. I went down to 2 clicks which would be 1 of ten and still spool was controllable with some fluffing thumb needed til line ran out. The spool wasnt near being full so this may have been a reason for calmer spool as well. Im now back to being excited to see what the reel can do just need to get more line on.
kickerfish1 reply :
Quake - Are you running the HH bearings dry or with a light drop of oil?
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
As they come out of the package. The description says they are lubed with alchemy oil. It must be very little as I didnt really notice any on the bearings when putting them in.
" they are filled up with the "Alchemy Oil" developed only for the bearing, and are shipped "
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