My Collection of Reels

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Tony9
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My Collection of Reels

Post by Tony9 » Thu Feb 02, 2017 3:14 pm

Hi. I just wanted to share with everybody on TT my collection of reels. The community here is just awesome and I am glad to be a part of it. I've learned so much technical knowledge from here. I joined almost a year ago with only 1 baitcaster, a Pflueger Supreme XT. I got it on sale at BPS and it also came with a free rod. After fishing it a few times, I wasn't happy with the performance of it and wanted something more. I sold it, and after much research here on the forums, I bought a Daiwa Zillion SV TW. And that's when the bug hit me... Onto the pictures listed in order of acquisition. Enjoy!

Daiwa Zillion SV TW SHL
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4 Ball Bearing Handle
ZPI Red Knob Caps
Levelwind Bearings Upgrade
Hedgehog Air HD Spool Bearings
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Daiwa Luna 103L
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100mm Avail T4S Power Handle (4BB)
Avail EVA Knobs Type-A (Gold Caps)
Driveshaft Bearing Upgrade
SV1000 Deep Spool
Hedgehog ZR Spool Bearings
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Okuma Komodo 364L
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Stock
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Daiwa SV103 XSL
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100mm Zillion HD Handle (4BB)
Levelwind Bearing Upgrade
Hedgehog ZR Spool Bearings
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Daiwa Alphas SV 105L
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90mm Zillion TWS Handle (4BB)
Hedgehog Gunmetal Knob Caps
PXL-R 6.8 Gearset
High Speed Wormshaft
Zaion Star Drag
Levelwind Bearing Upgrade
Hedgehog Air Spool Bearings
Daiwa Alphas SV 105SHL
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90mm Zillion TWS Handle (4BB)
Hedgehog Red Knob Caps
Zaion Star Drag
PXL-R Cast Control Knob
Levelwind Bearing Upgrade
Hedgehog Air Spool Bearings
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Shimano Calcutta Conquest 101HG
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ZPI SiC Spool Bearings
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What's next? I'm pretty happy so far with what I've got so I'm not looking to buy anything soon. :roll: :lol:
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Re: My Growing Collection

Post by MardukFIN » Thu Feb 02, 2017 6:29 pm

Nice collection so far.

Maybe Steez, Aldebaran, Metanium or Core? Seems you're missing magnesium framed reels. :)

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Re: My Growing Collection

Post by TommyG » Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:37 pm

Very Nice!! Got the bases covered! =D>

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Re: My Growing Collection

Post by LgMouthGambler » Thu Feb 02, 2017 11:15 pm

Very nice collection.
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Re: My Growing Collection

Post by cortman » Thu Feb 02, 2017 11:22 pm

Very nice collection. Curious what rods they go on. :)

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Re: My Collection of Reels

Post by papabassin » Fri Feb 03, 2017 12:43 am

cortman wrote:Very nice collection. Curious what rods they go on. :)
+1 8-)

Really liking this collection so far. Nice assortment that includes the OG Zillion & Alphas platforms. Top it off with the CQ 101! Also agree that a Steez or Metanium would be a really nice addition...

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Re: My Growing Collection

Post by Tony9 » Fri Feb 03, 2017 1:39 am

MardukFIN wrote:Nice collection so far.

Maybe Steez, Aldebaran, Metanium or Core? Seems you're missing magnesium framed reels. :)
Thanks! I think my next reel will be a magnesium one. Either a Steez or the BFS Aldebaran, it seems to be the lightest one compared to the new Conquest BFS and Scorpion BFS.
cortman wrote:
Very nice collection. Curious what rods they go on. :)
Alphas SV 105SHL - Phenix Recon 2 PHX-C683
Alphas SV 105L - Megabass Levante Flatside Special F4.5-70C
Luna 103L - G.Loomis E6X 845C CBR
Komodo 364L - Dobyns Fury FR795SB
SV103 XSL - Daiwa Tatula TAT741HFB
Zillion SV TW - Fenwick Nighthawk FNH70MH-FC (Free rod from BPS :oops: )
Conquest 101HG - St. Croix Legend Elite EC70MHF

I want to replace the Fenwick eventually. I'm still waiting for the 2017 Destroyer lineup to be announced and will decide between those or the Orochi XXX. The Conquest will move there for moving baits. The Zillion SV will go on the St. Croix LE for primarily bottom contact and pitching.

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Re: My Collection of Reels

Post by marin12 » Fri Feb 03, 2017 6:52 am

Nice collection!

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Re: My Collection of Reels

Post by dirtygeary » Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:52 am

Great gear, and great pics. Thanks for sharing

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Re: My Collection of Reels

Post by Jdmbiggie » Fri Feb 03, 2017 12:54 pm

sweet reels =D>

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Re: My Collection of Reels

Post by spookybaits » Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:08 pm

Nice lineup!
If you're considering a magnesium reel, I'd vote a td-Ito. Especially since you fish left handed reels and can get the 7.1 gear upgrade.

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Re: My Collection of Reels

Post by BigG » Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:15 am

Solid collection, try some variant of TDZ. ito or R+.

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Re: My Collection of Reels

Post by Tony9 » Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:54 pm

spookybaits wrote:Nice lineup!
If you're considering a magnesium reel, I'd vote a td-Ito. Especially since you fish left handed reels and can get the 7.1 gear upgrade.
I'm always on the lookout for a clean mint TDZ :lol:

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Re: My Collection of Reels

Post by frankdi » Wed Feb 08, 2017 12:39 pm

Sweet reels. Are the SV reels as good as Al Linder says they are? Does the spool perform on all the different reels the same. I have a lot to learn about those spools.

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Re: My Collection of Reels

Post by Obz » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:38 pm

Nice! I really like your round ones! Jealous of the Luna 103. I hope it will be my first rounder for bass, they aren't easy to find. What teqnuiques do you use the Luna and conquest for? A TD-z or a steez would be a nice addition to your line up. I have a alphas sv and a couple sv 103's love em.

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