Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
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Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
The title says it. What are the pros and cons of these 2 reels. has anyone used both, which casts lighter, which is more controllable, my intended use will be from 1/8 to 3/8 weight range probably on a BONE Voyage 634L BFS rod or a major craft speedstyle 682L BFS, I already have a pixzilla with a rays spool and it is awesome. looking to try something in the 32mm spool size, and see if it is any better the the SS SV I use with a rays spool.
The SS Air or The SV Light are the contenders I have chosen.
The SS Air or The SV Light are the contenders I have chosen.
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Re: Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
Both reels will do what you need. The SV Light is a special caster.
The SS AIR will start to get "overwhelmed" wI think heavier weights. The SV Light is more versatile.
The SS AIR will start to get "overwhelmed" wI think heavier weights. The SV Light is more versatile.
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Re: Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
The SV Light is what you want if casting 3/8 oz. More line capacity, yet plenty capable of casting your intended range. The spool should also be stronger. The feel of the reel itself will be more similar than not.
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Re: Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
I gather the sv light would be more suitable for braid as well. plan on using 6lb braid and fluro leader.Hogsticker2 wrote:The SV Light is what you want if casting 3/8 oz. More line capacity, yet plenty capable of casting your intended range. The spool should also be stronger. The feel of the reel itself will be more similar than not.
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Re: Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
Yes, that SS Air spool is pretty fragile. Daiwa doesn't recommend braid at all with it. They say it will damage the spool....but I have 15# PP SS8 on mine. I only toss tiny cranks with mine, though, so I maintain a very drag light setting.BARRAMANIAC wrote:I gather the sv light would be more suitable for braid as well. plan on using 6lb braid and fluro leader.Hogsticker2 wrote:The SV Light is what you want if casting 3/8 oz. More line capacity, yet plenty capable of casting your intended range. The spool should also be stronger. The feel of the reel itself will be more similar than not.
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Re: Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
I have placed my order . Ended up going with the SV Light from the Plat Summer sale in 6.3:1 ratio right handed. will be matched with a Bone Voyage 634L BFS 4 piece rod.
I already have some bling for it, SS SLP red engine plate , red screws , Steez nose piece , og jdm zillion mag dial (the one with the holes) , steez drive shaft , 85mm SLP carbon handle with red rcs knobs, and a modified zillion line guide ( by elongating the hole for the guide screw the zillion guide will fit in a steez or SS )
I already have some bling for it, SS SLP red engine plate , red screws , Steez nose piece , og jdm zillion mag dial (the one with the holes) , steez drive shaft , 85mm SLP carbon handle with red rcs knobs, and a modified zillion line guide ( by elongating the hole for the guide screw the zillion guide will fit in a steez or SS )
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Re: Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
I think most would be happier with a normal Daiwa reel of their choosing with a matching DIY spool than they would be with the SS Air. The SV Light, on the other hand, is pretty great from what I've read. Seems you made a good choice.
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Re: Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
Definitely post pictures of this when it's complete!BARRAMANIAC wrote:I have placed my order . Ended up going with the SV Light from the Plat Summer sale in 6.3:1 ratio right handed. will be matched with a Bone Voyage 634L BFS 4 piece rod.
I already have some bling for it, SS SLP red engine plate , red screws , Steez nose piece , og jdm zillion mag dial (the one with the holes) , steez drive shaft , 85mm SLP carbon handle with red rcs knobs, and a modified zillion line guide ( by elongating the hole for the guide screw the zillion guide will fit in a steez or SS )
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Re: Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
whats the current photo sharing app to use. I haven't posted any photos since photobucket started charging to use there service.Hogsticker2 wrote:Definitely post pictures of this when it's complete!BARRAMANIAC wrote:I have placed my order . Ended up going with the SV Light from the Plat Summer sale in 6.3:1 ratio right handed. will be matched with a Bone Voyage 634L BFS 4 piece rod.
I already have some bling for it, SS SLP red engine plate , red screws , Steez nose piece , og jdm zillion mag dial (the one with the holes) , steez drive shaft , 85mm SLP carbon handle with red rcs knobs, and a modified zillion line guide ( by elongating the hole for the guide screw the zillion guide will fit in a steez or SS )
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Re: Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
Just download images via Tackletour. Works well now - super simpleBARRAMANIAC wrote:whats the current photo sharing app to use. I haven't posted any photos since photobucket started charging to use there service.Hogsticker2 wrote:Definitely post pictures of this when it's complete!BARRAMANIAC wrote:I have placed my order . Ended up going with the SV Light from the Plat Summer sale in 6.3:1 ratio right handed. will be matched with a Bone Voyage 634L BFS 4 piece rod.
I already have some bling for it, SS SLP red engine plate , red screws , Steez nose piece , og jdm zillion mag dial (the one with the holes) , steez drive shaft , 85mm SLP carbon handle with red rcs knobs, and a modified zillion line guide ( by elongating the hole for the guide screw the zillion guide will fit in a steez or SS )
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Re: Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
The SV light has arrived and has been pimped
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Re: Daiwa SS Air vs Daiwa SV Light for BFS
Wish you could do a tutorial/pics of how to elongate and modify the TD-Z line guide. That looks really good on the Steez or SS/SV style body. Also a bit less restrictive than the stock line guide...