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Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:09 pm
by Big-Bass
What reel should I put on my Orochi XX Diablo Spec-R? One of my SV103H's or the XS's? Simple question...just looking for an opinion. Looking to fish light jigs, swim jigs, spinnerbaits, and Swing Impact style baits. Thanks!

Re: Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:48 pm
by LgMouthGambler
How heavy is the lure gonna be? The 7.9 can be taxing on heavy baits.

Re: Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:50 pm
by jmd_143
Put the 103h on it. 6.3 gear ratio for those reaction Baits. Even if you are slowing down and pitching with it, you will be fine. People used 6.3 for years for everything. For what it’s worth, I have a sv103h on my DSR and it’s fhe shiz.

Re: Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:52 pm
by bronzefly
Out of 6.3 or 7.9 for the XX Diablo Spec R, I'd opt for 6.3 as I look at it as a utility rod to cover a lot of techniques. You could always drop 7:1 gears in it if you wanted to find that middle of the road between a little too fast and a little too slow. Do it yourself, or send them in to the shop, we'd be glad to help out either way!

Re: Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:22 am
by Houndfish
What are the gear options for an sv103? I have a 7.9 that I would not mind slowing down, I think I fell too hard into "faster = better" and I don't want to replace reels.

Re: Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:25 pm
by Big-Bass
I have 5 in 6.3:1 and 4 in 7.9:1.

Re: Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:55 pm
by LgMouthGambler
Houndfish wrote:What are the gear options for an sv103? I have a 7.9 that I would not mind slowing down, I think I fell too hard into "faster = better" and I don't want to replace reels.
Any gear set that fits the TD Zillion will fit the SV103. Check out Tackle Trap as they have plenty of options for you.