TW clearance sale of Daiwa sv105 and sv103 ... ???

[jpd0144]

TW clearance sale of Daiwa sv105 and sv103 ... ???

Does this mean the end of these two classic platforms ? Any official word ?

I hope not ! Loving both of these with SV technology.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/liquidation.html

[LowRange]

My understanding is that the reels were a limited offering from daiwa. Two blasts from the past with sv spools in them. I bet the Alphas SV hangs around in the JDM market.

[Hobie-Wan Kenobi]

My understanding is that the reels were a limited offering from daiwa. Two blasts from the past with sv spools in them. I bet the Alphas SV hangs around in the JDM market.

They both seemed to be pretty popular. The SV103 was a little slow to catch on but then it seemed to be a popular reel. Granted, most of my speculation comes from this site and the market outside of TackleTour is much different.

[LgMouthGambler]

Unfortunately the info that I have wanted to not believe is apparently true.

[alafly]

Can any Daiwa guys help me to understand
- why US SV105 has one more bearing but cheaper than US SV103?
- I saw around $50 gap between JDM sv103 vs US 103. I know they look different but all have 7+1 bearing. What are the specific components' difference inside between JDM SV 103 and US SV103?

Thanks in advance!

[LowRange]

There is no JDM SV103. The sv103 is an old td zillion platform adapted to 103 spool dimensions. The sv105 is an overpriced and bizarely named Alphas sv.

[Frosty]

I along with most Daiwa enthusiast love both platforms. But the normal fisherman, ie non-tackletour member, is all about new or different reels. My guess is the Zillion SV TW outsells the SV 103 10 to 1. I mean have you fished with anyone no TT crowd who buys tuning spools I believe the SV105 has had much better success...My guess is we will soon see a finesse oriented SV T-wing reel. I mean that's Daiwa's newest Tech.

[LgMouthGambler]

I really wish the T wing would go away.

[Hobie-Wan Kenobi]

I along with most Daiwa enthusiast love both platforms. But the normal fisherman, ie non-tackletour member, is all about new or different reels. My guess is the Zillion SV TW outsells the SV 103 10 to 1. I mean have you fished with anyone no TT crowd who buys tuning spools I believe the SV105 has had much better success...My guess is we will soon see a finesse oriented SV T-wing reel. I mean that's Daiwa's newest Tech.

I have had many interesting conversations at work about reel technology. I have explained the SV technology so many times and the reaction is the same every time. In the summer, a lot of my combos are in my truck. I have done demonstrations in the parking lot about the SV technology. Many anglers in my area are afraid of baitcasting equipment. I let them cast lures around with my SV reels and they were blown away. I know quite a few have bought an SV reel afterward, even experienced baitcasting anglers in my area have purchased them.

[alafly]

sorry, you are right, it's not jdm sv103(thank you Daiwa, your naming convention is so confusing),

but Daiwa JDM SS SV 103 JDM Casting Reel
$299.97 msrp: $381.37 | Save: $81.40 | 21%

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_SS ... -DSSV.html

So the question is
- how is this JDM SS SV 103 comparing with US SV 103 as $50 gap?
- If JDM SS SV 103 is a Steez in Disguise, should I spend another $50 more to get Steez SV?
- Or I should spend that $50 to upgrade JDM SS SV 103 by myself(e.g. bearing)

$250 US SV 103
$300 JDM SS SV 103
$350 US Steez SV
$450 JDM Steez SV TW

Thank you thank you ~~~~

There is no JDM SV103. The sv103 is an old td zillion platform adapted to 103 spool dimensions. The sv105 is an overpriced and bizarely named Alphas sv.

[Hobie-Wan Kenobi]

sorry, you are right, it's not jdm sv103(thank you Daiwa, your naming convention is so confusing),

but Daiwa JDM SS SV 103 JDM Casting Reel
$299.97 msrp: $381.37 | Save: $81.40 | 21%

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_SS ... -DSSV.html

So the question is
- how is this JDM SS SV 103 comparing with US SV 103 as $50 gap?
- If JDM SS SV 103 is a Steez in Disguise, should I spend $50 more to get Steez SV from *bay?
- Or I should spend that $50 to upgrade JDM SS SV 103 by myself(e.g. bearing)

Thank you thank you ~~~~

There is no JDM SV103. The sv103 is an old td zillion platform adapted to 103 spool dimensions. The sv105 is an overpriced and bizarely named Alphas sv.

US SV103: Heavier, studier, brass gears, OG Zillion body, 90mm handle
JDM SV103: Super light, Zaion-y feeling (hollow-like), Steez body, 80mm handle, stronger brakes.

Id say, for moving baits, US SV103, everything else, JAM SV103.

You can always add bearings to a reel.

[jpd0144]

I really wish the T wing would go away.

I may be a minority here but ... THIS !!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Hobie-Wan Kenobi]

I really wish the T wing would go away.

I may be a minority here but ... THIS !!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I love it. Pitching is very nice with the T Wing. I do enjoy the T Wing for skipping with stiff FC as well. The wider line guide allows the line to "shoot" off the spool.

[Hogsticker2]

I along with most Daiwa enthusiast love both platforms. But the normal fisherman, ie non-tackletour member, is all about new or different reels. My guess is the Zillion SV TW outsells the SV 103 10 to 1. I mean have you fished with anyone no TT crowd who buys tuning spools I believe the SV105 has had much better success...My guess is we will soon see a finesse oriented SV T-wing reel. I mean that's Daiwa's newest Tech.

I have had many interesting conversations at work about reel technology. I have explained the SV technology so many times and the reaction is the same every time. In the summer, a lot of my combos are in my truck. I have done demonstrations in the parking lot about the SV technology. Many anglers in my area are afraid of baitcasting equipment. I let them cast lures around with my SV reels and they were blown away. I know quite a few have bought an SV reel afterward, even experienced baitcasting anglers in my area have purchased them.

That's pretty cool

[jpd0144]

I really wish the T wing would go away.

I may be a minority here but ... THIS !!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I love it. Pitching is very nice with the T Wing. I do enjoy the T Wing for skipping with stiff FC as well. The wider line guide allows the line to "shoot" off the spool.

I agree it does have a few slight advantages as I did most of my frog and Senko skipping last year with TW reels.

But overall I don't see the big "marketing margin" advantage. To me the SV spools used in the 103 and 105 mentioned here give a greater addvange to the techniques I mentioned than the TW. Even when SV combined with TW I dont see a great advantage compare to a standard line guid and SV.

I'm sure some people love it. For me and my style of fishing I'm just not feeling TW.