Raplacing Drags on a Jigmaster

[bluefish69]

Sal

You can always use what Daron & I use the dining table. My Wife could clean it off in seconds at dinner time.

Mike

[alantani]

my wife would have the dining table cleared in seconds, also.  just not in a good way.....   

[bluefish69]

Same Here

[fIsHsTiiCkS]

One time I had the dinning room table cluttered from a rebuild and it wasn't cleanable before dinner..... kind of mistake she made sure I only made once 

[fIsHsTiiCkS]

I got those spring washers in and tried them out. The star cranks down MUCH smoother. Also, to note the spring washer isn't as stiff as the belleville washer, so the ramp up to higher drag numbers is slower. Will see how they hold up in the long run

[Alto Mare]

Thanks for reporting back Jason, waiting to hear how you make out on the water.

[mike1010]

Sal, is that the stock, bronze main gear you are using with Bryan's kit?  Any concerns about how the gear will stand up?  Thanks.

[Alto Mare]

Sal, is that the stock, bronze main gear you are using with Bryan's kit?  Any concerns about how the gear will stand up?  Thanks.

No Mike, those are the 4:1 stainless steel gears from Black Pearl ( Prochallenger), both pinion and main are heat treated, making that reel a true tank.
I requested those from the beginning, I never had interest on the 5:1 set for the Jigmasters. Not many shared the same interest, so Black Pearl only made a very limited run.

Sal

[Black Pearl]

Sal, is that the stock, bronze main gear you are using with Bryan's kit?  Any concerns about how the gear will stand up?  Thanks.

No Mike, those are the 4:1 stainless steel gears from Black Pearl ( Prochallenger), both pinion and main are heat treated, making that reel a true tank.
I requested those from the beginning, I never had interest on the 5:1 set for the Jigmasters. Not many shared the same interest, so Black Pearl only made a very limited run.

Sal

We can do another special run on this 4:1 gear set. The order will need to be paid first, and I will ship it when it is finished. What do you think?

[mike1010]

I am interested.

[Alto Mare]

you already know my answer, I'm always in for those. I don't know about the others though.

[Bryan Young]

I prefer 4:1 over 5:1.  You don't lose much in inch per retrieve based on the diameter of the spool' and the gears are stronger.

[Alto Mare]

I got those spring washers in and tried them out. The star cranks down MUCH smoother. Also, to note the spring washer isn't as stiff as the belleville washer, so the ramp up to higher drag numbers is slower. Will see how they hold up in the long run

Jason, it isn't just about the cranking of the star and yes you're right, it cranks much smoother, its about the overall smoothness of the reel.
The Delrin belleville on top when cranked down will rotate. Having a Delrin on the bottom of the gear and one on top creates a nice unit.
To me, this is the smoothest and most effective set up.

Sal

[Doug]

I am interested as well 2 or 3 sets   Doug

[Alto Mare]

I originally ordered plenty, but Alan asked if I could share my order with some that really wanted them, so, I will need more.