Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Reels are the hottest topic for TackleTour. Everyone wants to know what the latest and greatest is and how they compare to the old guard. What's the best for light stuff, or what's your suggestion for heavy cover. Do we really need different retrieve ratios? It's all in here.
Post Reply
User avatar
Big-Bass
Pro Angler
Pro Angler
Posts: 2220
Joined: Tue Jan 11, 2005 10:59 am
Location: Northeast

Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Post by Big-Bass » Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:09 pm

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!
Top
User avatar
LgMouthGambler
Pro Angler
Pro Angler
Posts: 2529
Joined: Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:04 am
Location: S FL

Re: Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Post by LgMouthGambler » Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:48 pm

How heavy is the lure gonna be? The 7.9 can be taxing on heavy baits.
<")))><{
Top
jmd_143
Senior Angler
Senior Angler
Posts: 130
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:33 am

Re: Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Post by jmd_143 » Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:50 pm

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.
Top
User avatar
bronzefly
Pro Angler
Pro Angler
Posts: 5036
Joined: Wed May 16, 2007 5:21 pm
Location: www.tackletrap.com
Contact:
Contact bronzefly

Re: Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Post by bronzefly » Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:52 pm

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!
www.tackletrap.com
facebook.com/tackletrap
Top
Houndfish
Platinum Angler
Platinum Angler
Posts: 946
Joined: Sun Nov 13, 2016 12:57 pm
Location: Western Shore MD

Re: Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Post by Houndfish » Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:22 am

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.
Top
User avatar
Big-Bass
Pro Angler
Pro Angler
Posts: 2220
Joined: Tue Jan 11, 2005 10:59 am
Location: Northeast

Re: Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Post by Big-Bass » Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:25 pm

I have 5 in 6.3:1 and 4 in 7.9:1.
Top
User avatar
LgMouthGambler
Pro Angler
Pro Angler
Posts: 2529
Joined: Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:04 am
Location: S FL

Re: Reel for Diablo Spec-R

Post by LgMouthGambler » Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:55 pm

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.
<")))><{
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Reels”