Daiwa Ventura 60 - down, but not out...

[redsetta]

G'day and welcome Robert.
In a word, nothing - the CF is simply pressed between the rotating spool and the 'fixed' drag plate (like the old TLD5, 10 or 15).
I considered gluing the CF to the spool or notching a groove in the lip of the spool for a spring clip but, having tested exhaustively and fished the reel, don't believe drag performance would be significantly improved by either.
That said, if I were redesigning the reel from scratch, a tabbed CF washer on either side (as per an Accurate TwinDrag) would doubtless be preferable.
Cheers, Justin
PS Probably worth bearing in mind that I'm no expert, just an enthusiast...

[Robert Janssen]

Okay. If it works for you.

Just wondering; never seen that solution before. This including TLDs and the rest of them, which usually do have tabs or a screw-down ring clamping the disc non-rotatably to the spool to guarantee that the drag washer is in fact sliding against the drag plate and not the spool.

There seem to be four handy threaded holes in the spool that nobody is using..

On the other hand, it will inevitably choose to slide on the surface providing the lesser resistance, so why bother.

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[redsetta]

Thanks Robert - I hadn't thought about the cooling shield locking down the CF plate on TLDs etc.
I considered screwing it down as you've suggested, but was concerned about the drag plate touching the screw heads when under load.
I'll have another look at it tonight, as I have some countersunk screws which might suit.
If I can get the appropriate clearances, I'll do as you suggest (Dominick also had similar advice).
Cheers, Justin
PS

On the other hand, it will inevitably choose to slide on the surface providing the lesser resistance, so why bother.

My initial thoughts entirely...

[Mel B]

very impressive work!

INDEED...

[backlash]

Hi Guys, Lost my way with adding the photos so Justin (redsetta) advised uploading to Photobucket. Had a go and hope you can all see them, let me know of any problems and I will have another go. 

("Nice to see someone taking care of an old Diawa Ventura, looks like you have done a grand job. I was a little put back with your statements regarding the drag, my Ventura is very smooth at all settings and when you need it to lock up tight, it will clamp solid (150lb Skate). I bought mine in the early 1970's, I had a friend make a leather case for the wooden box so this has remained in good condition. There are a few light scratches near the top due to a person trying to attach a fighting harness to me and the reel when I hooked into a 100lb Porbeagle, I kept telling hime to keep back but he insisted I put his harness on. I eventually got my friend to move him away but he had caused the scratches that I have to live with now. The Reel handled it perfectly with its smooth lever drag, it is infinetly adjustable with the micro drag knob on top of the lever, this allows you to compensate for different conditions.
I have included some photos, hope they spur you on with your Ventura 60).

Use the link below to access the folder:
http://photobucket.com/diawa-ventura-60

[redsetta]

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Now that is a beauty!
Yours has obviously been well loved, whereas mine had taken a hammering - which likely accounts for the drag issues (ie glazed, pitted etc)
Thanks for sharing - it's the only other Ventura I've seen and really is a cracker.
Cheers, Justin
PS Welcome aboard!

[George4741]

That is quite a treasure you have there; reel, box and all.
  George

[Alto Mare]

That is one gorgeous reel.