Drag for Penn 970, 980, 990

jbackos · April 27, 2015, 06:03:12 PM

Is the drag stack for these reels the same as the stack for the 113H? If so, do they also use the same washer under the gear?

Thanks

Rancanfish · April 27, 2015, 06:26:57 PM

I'm not sure on the 990 but yes for the 970 / 980. I think I would use a delrin washer under the gear if you have one. And of course lightly grease all.

handi2 · April 27, 2015, 11:12:16 PM

I believe the stock metal drag washers are thinner in these reels.

foakes · April 27, 2015, 11:25:04 PM

Keith is right -- the metal washers are the same diameter -- but a little thinner, and a different part number from the 113H -- this is on the 70s and 80s.

The CFs are the same-- and share the same part number on the 70s and 80s.

On the 90s -- everything is a little different from the 70s, 80s, and 113H -- will not interchange.

Best,

Fred

Rancanfish · April 28, 2015, 05:05:44 AM

That's why I should let the pro's answer. I didn't consider the metal washers.

jbackos · April 28, 2015, 09:58:05 PM

So in the case of the 990, is the Penn HT-100 equivalent or comparable to carbontex/smoothdrag?

foakes · April 28, 2015, 10:05:32 PM

Yes,

Both the HT-100 or CF discs from smooth drag will work equally well.

Best,

Fred

fIsHsTiiCkS · April 28, 2015, 10:58:26 PM

A 5 stack drag stack is possible for this reel and puts out a solid amount of smooth drag

jbackos · April 29, 2015, 02:49:03 AM

With the stock metal washers?

jbackos · April 29, 2015, 10:25:13 PM

All,

MysticParts lists the same model number for the HT-100 washers for the 970, 980, 990. The number listed is 6-113H. I assume that this means the cf washers are the same. The metal washers are different, however.

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handi2 · April 29, 2015, 11:09:46 PM

The Carbontex drag washers from Dawn at Smooth drag are thinner than the HT-100 drag washers. They might help if you are trying to get more drag washers in the main gear.

fIsHsTiiCkS · April 30, 2015, 04:30:30 AM

Quote from: jbackos on April 29, 2015, 02:49:03 AM
With the stock metal washers?

No, you would have to use the 0.5mm washers that Bryan sells for the 113h. Then use 0.65mm CF washers

intili · May 01, 2015, 04:02:42 PM

Unfortunately, those washers are not available, as I wanted to increase my drag stacks, but no longer an option

fIsHsTiiCkS · May 02, 2015, 03:32:01 AM

Quote from: intili on May 01, 2015, 04:02:42 PM
Unfortunately, those washers are not available, as I wanted to increase my drag stacks, but no longer an option

I have some I can send you if you really want them.