My first lever drag/ international have a question.

[Tightlines667]

Glad to hear it worked out for you!  These are great reels and should give you years of use, when properly serviced.  BTW, did you end up sticking with the origional drag for now, or ipgrade to the DuraDrag?

[SamCar]

I left the original asbestos washer in as it and the the mating surfaces looked brand new.  I'm going to fish it and have a duradrag on standby so I can actually feel the difference when I swap it.