Drag Upgrades

[Sandbar33]

Ok guys...got another ? (lol). Regarding drag upgrades to carbontex washers on my abu garcia 6500's would it make any difference if I just swapped out 2 of the existing drag washers instead of all 4? I was thinking maybe leave the bottom washer as is then go with a carbontex washer followed by the existing washer then topped off with carbontex. Thinking about cost here and just wondering if it is really essential to replace all 4 for improved performance.

Thanks again!

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[Bryan Young]

I would replace all 4 washers.  The cost is not substantial unless you are upgrading a whole bunch of reels.  My though is I would rather fish with 1 good, reel with known smooth drags versus 3 reels with questionable drags.  Then upgrade each reel as funds become available.

[snowy]

Definitely replace all the washers for best results and grease them with Cal's. If you leave in any of the old washers you still get a certain amount of "stick" at drag start up and you won't be able to use drag grease as it will not go well with the old fibre washers.

[alantani]

yeah, it's best to replace them all.