Millionaire HL 103-SSS Ringa [Archive] - Ausfish fishing Australia, Australian Angling Forums

bayfisher

19-05-2009, 07:49 AM

How much are they?

Certainly not cheap, 535usd plus postage is the cheapest i have seen them but also as high as 700usd. Thats at least about $750 Australian all up. Very nice reel though ;D.

Cheers Chris

aussiebasser

19-05-2009, 07:57 AM

Very very nice.

Blacksheep

19-05-2009, 08:16 AM

Well worth whatever you paid for it Mick, a piece of history that will last a very long time I would say!

Shane

alphas

19-05-2009, 08:36 AM

Price is of no importance for something this limited and exquisite.
This reel is new,and Jun is one of the best vendors I dealt with.

Jungle Jim

19-05-2009, 09:04 AM

Sweet ride mate. In all honesty I think they are a bargain.
There are plenty of reels out there that don’t represent similar bang for your buck.

Congrats mate. I hope it is everything you’d hoped it would be. :D

JIM

aussiebasser

19-05-2009, 10:15 AM

Price is of no importance for something this limited and exquisite.
This reel is new,and Jun is one of the best vendors I dealt with.

Hey Alphas,

When you're sick of it, you know where to find me.;D

BarraBandit

19-05-2009, 01:05 PM

BR65

19-05-2009, 05:52 PM

Noice piece of kit Alphas

alphas

19-05-2009, 10:00 PM

Hey Alphas,

When you're sick of it, you know where to find me.;D

And when you get sick of your I'ze Factory 100 TWS 60,you too know where to find me;) ;D

Noice piece of kit Alphas
Cheers mate,I thought it was noice too8-)

Contemplated a monoblock,but really liked the more minimalist approach of the SSS.
Going on a custom build,7ft'er.No glass cabinets for this baby;D

wheezer

19-05-2009, 10:48 PM

Hey Alphas,

I own one also! Not going to see the water in my lifetime, pure collectable! I couldent beleave how good they are!

If you ever had a thought about buying one, go ahead before they start going down in numbers and the price starts going up!

how do you know how good it is if you've never used it?

great stuff Mick, looks just like the one i got;D i see we have similair tastes in tackle...

i had been following the development of this reel for ages, and was lucky enough to secure one as soon as they came out through my japanese contact for a very good price, down around 550. price was irrelevant though, had to have one to complement my i'ze light....

aussiebasser

20-05-2009, 07:23 AM

And when you get sick of your I'ze Factory 100 TWS 60,you too know where to find me;) ;D

Cheers mate,I thought it was noice too8-)

Contemplated a monoblock,but really liked the more minimalist approach of the SSS.
Going on a custom build,7ft'er.No glass cabinets for this baby;D

These reels are made to be used. No glass cabinets at my place either. I can't see myself ever getting sick of the I'ze mate. Did you see the Abu Revo Elite ###### at Fish Head? Sweet looking reel, but not really finished to the same standard as the Daiwas.

alphas

20-05-2009, 07:54 AM

I did see it Dale.When it was'nt there yesterday,I had a fair idea who nabbed it;D Are you going to get one of the new monoblocks??
Also,did you snap up that silver creek presso??

aussiebasser

20-05-2009, 10:09 AM

I did see it Dale.When it was'nt there yesterday,I had a fair idea who nabbed it;D Are you going to get one of the new monoblocks??The price has put me off:-X
Also,did you snap up that silver creek presso??

I got both the Revo Aur oras but I have to hide them until Pam's birthday in July. I've asked to have dibs one of the Monoblocs and the 103HL when they arrive. Pam wants another Monobloc in a different colour for her Megabass Emelia. Didn't get the Presso, Pam was keen onthe spool and handle for her 2500 Certate until she saw the price.

Janelle

20-05-2009, 10:33 AM

Here's hoping Pam doesn't visit this post otherwise there goes the surprise:)

aussiebasser

20-05-2009, 11:46 AM

Here's hoping Pam doesn't visit this post otherwise there goes the surprise:)

Pam's not bright enough to understand the Internet. What do you think she's doing with me???

BarraBandit

20-05-2009, 12:06 PM

how do you know how good it is if you've never used it?

great stuff Mick, looks just like the one i got;D i see we have similair tastes in tackle...

i had been following the development of this reel for ages, and was lucky enough to secure one as soon as they came out through my japanese contact for a very good price, down around 550. price was irrelevant though, had to have one to complement my i'ze light....

Whos to say I havent taken one out to catch afew fish? My one is staying brand new. :P

Jungle Jim

20-05-2009, 12:55 PM

Why won’t this site let people type a u r o r a...

i got a pm from a guy and he kept telling me he really liked the look of an ###### and have i seen the ###### and the paint job on the ######.

Sounds like censorship gone ###### mad to me. :-[

i mean if a bloke can't type ###### when he wants to the ###### terriosts have won.

what is this ###### world coming too???

JIM

aussiebasser

20-05-2009, 01:07 PM

Hey Jim,

Not sure why Aur ora is blanked out. Here's some pics although this one has different grips to mine.

Jungle Jim

20-05-2009, 02:51 PM

Hey aussie basser nice ###### mate. :D

Probably the pick of the litter when it comes to the new lo pro stuff (imho anyway. )That abu bug has bitten me proper. I have one LNIb 2500 Ciar and one BNib 2500 ci on the way to me from the gold old US of A.

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It seems the guy over there would rather have my BNIB ornage pixy than those two reels. Seems like a fair swap to me.

Almost sold my I'ze light to fund another purchase but that has fallen over so instead of selling i might go back to buying. ;)

Now i wonder if there are anymore of these SSS ringas about....:-/

JIM

aussiebasser

20-05-2009, 06:12 PM

Sorry to hi-jack ya post Alphas, but when you're ready to sell that I'ze let me know Jim. I've got a 2500C and a 1500C IAR I could add to your pot!!

wheezer

20-05-2009, 06:26 PM

mmmm now you're talking Dale! i love my i'ze so much for impoundment fishing i have decided to get another to complement the bay casting for wild barra duties

alphas

20-05-2009, 06:37 PM

Sorry to hi-jack ya post Alphas, but when you're ready to sell that I'ze let me know Jim. I've got a 2500C and a 1500C IAR I could add to your pot!!
Hijack all you want mate;D I'm about to myself;) Yes an I'ze is on my hitlist too,but there is this little matter of paying for a few rods first that I must attend to...
Hey Dale,while we are in abu mode,did you ever get one of those AE74's???

aussiebasser

20-05-2009, 10:21 PM

No Mick,

The Auroras are the first Abus I've bought in years. The last one was a two speed 5600C that lasted one trip to Peter Faust. All the Abus are now pensioned off. I cannot get past Daiwa for reliability. The Revos were purely for bling value, Pam will love it, and she hasn't seen one yet so it'll be a nice surprise. Her birthday is the last day of our trip to Baia this year, so I may have to present it to her early. She can strap it to her B6-6. Did I mention we're going to Baia in 8 weeks time!!!! I'll be able to let you know how the Pluton performs after then. I used it in Darwin at Easter but couldn't get a fish on it. It balances nicely on the Megabass Orochi White Python. Also hope to get a Barra on the TWS60 at Awoonga in June.

alphas

20-05-2009, 10:37 PM

Baia=nirvana;D Would like to hear all about it..will look for report here or at sweetwater.
You certainly have a complete arsenal of top end gear that you use.
Congratulations on such a fine collection,and again fantastic to see you USE it too8-)

I too share your sentiments about daiwa gear,very reliable.
When you get to use it,I am interested in your thoughts on the pluton.
P.M would be appreciated if you dont want to post here.

aussiebasser

20-05-2009, 10:46 PM

As I said I used the Pluton in Darwin Harbour. Throwing a Jackall Doozer 7 colours on Penn 30lb braid is a fair effort for the reel, although the White Python is a pretty awesome rod. The Pluton is much smoother than the Blue Backers and the Black Sheep. The soft grips arre worth the expense too. I can't see it having any vices in PNG. Buying this gear and not using it would be a bit like marrying Elle MacPherson and not...........well, you know!!!

alphas

20-05-2009, 11:12 PM

Speaking of smooth Dale,here is some more pics...
http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/nediazanneis/IMG_5272-1.jpg

alphas

20-05-2009, 11:14 PM

standard grease...thick,heavy and bloody everywhere!!!
http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/nediazanneis/IMG_5274-2.jpg

alphas

20-05-2009, 11:19 PM

This thing was carved from one piece of billet!!!
http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/nediazanneis/IMG_5275-1.jpg

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/nediazanneis/IMG_5276-1.jpghttp://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/nediazanneis/IMG_5277-1.jpg

alphas

20-05-2009, 11:21 PM

Dremel polished the contact areas on these parts;D
http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/nediazanneis/IMG_5279-1.jpg

alphas

20-05-2009, 11:23 PM

Cleaned,dried all bearings/parts and reassembly with hot sauce
http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/nediazanneis/IMG_5281-1.jpg

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/nediazanneis/IMG_5283-1.jpg

alphas

20-05-2009, 11:25 PM

Not all go to this much trouble,but I like to have the same grease throughout the whole reel.Anti reverse roller bearing cage and needles,cleaned then hot sauced too.http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/nediazanneis/IMG_5285-1.jpg

alphas

20-05-2009, 11:30 PM

Reel almost reassembled....
http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/nediazanneis/IMG_5286-1.jpg

Feels so much smoother now.And with the polishing, the thumb bar re-engagement too is a lot more "connected"-nice solid snick instead of that raspy smack noise that was present before the work.

aussiebasser

21-05-2009, 07:29 AM

Nice work, I'll drop half a dozen of mine over and you can go to town on them. Most of mine haven't had the side plate off them.

Jungle Jim

21-05-2009, 08:38 AM

great job mick. im not surprised you opened her up.

my credit card is getting restless looking at your pics. it's funny how real world photos makle the reel look better than the file daiwa ones.

JIM

alphas

21-05-2009, 08:43 AM

Nice work, I'll drop half a dozen of mine over and you can go to town on them. Most of mine haven't had the side plate off them.
Leave them with Gordon next time you're there.

alphas

21-05-2009, 08:48 AM

wheezer

21-05-2009, 09:41 AM

very nice Mick...did you drop a carbontex kit in while you were at it? the only negative when it comes to daiwa overheads is the crap drag material...even bass manage to destroy 'em

i see it has the same hard anodised alloy main gear as the i'ze light (also same material used in steez and alphas F/R) i was worried about the durability on big barra but both my i'ze light and steez have caught many big fish and are still going strong

speaking of reliability/durability, might have to finally crack my bay casting and polish/service it. after 4 years or so barra use including the odd dunking to dig snagged lures off structure, on the weekend up at lakefield i noticed it a little notchy when re-engaging after casting....and my i'ze light, well that went for an unintentional swim at mondy a few years ago and still hasn't been cracked either, still smooth as the day i bought it

alphas

21-05-2009, 10:37 AM

It was a spur of the moment thing doing the reel last night...supposed to be working:-X
Getting a carbontex kit today Andrew.I like to reassemble a reel and give a quite a few good winds,and then remove the sideplate again to make sure the grease has'nt thrown everywhere too excessively anyway.
Not a concern with the hot sauce brand of grease,holds really well.
The ZPI f-0 grease was the brand that made me pick up this habit...Always used to throw off the main gear after use:-/

Go for the polish mate next time you have those reels apart,certainly makes a difference.

nuggstar

22-05-2009, 08:19 PM

looking at your reel mick makes me wanna get a dc7, lol i think kev is brain washing me;D when's that megabass gunna arive;)

alphas

23-05-2009, 10:34 AM

DC-7's(or as Kev would say,Antares;) )are a great reel..if I did more saltwater I would definately have one8-)
Still waiting on the pagani mate.......due to arrive early June,fingers crossed that this time it will be in one piece:-[

Speaking of that,how did you get on with your custom?pics?

hangar

23-05-2009, 03:33 PM

:o its a bewty.now i see it now i want it .kev can i have another 900 bucks to stimulate me;D

bayfisher

23-05-2009, 05:37 PM

DC-7's(or as Kev would say,Antares;) )are a great reel..if I did more saltwater I would definately have one8-)

I have read somewhere though they are saltwater safe because they have ARB bearing they are not recommended for saltwater use. I have not had any problems with mine for light saltwater applications but im not sure they cast control system would not cope well with a constant drenching of salt spray, this coupled with the fact they are a nightmare to dissamble and clean (apparently) makes them probably better suited to fresh water applications. In saying that however i have a fuego which is not recommended for saltwater use at all and it still is probably my main baitcaster reel i use in both fresh and salt water, and almost 2 years on still no dramas.