Max drag with carbontex washer(s)

[lifetime805]

Hello all,

I recently was given several DAM Quick reels: finessa, super, 110(n?), 330, and a microlite. For the larger models, I'm trying to figure out how much max drag pressure I can achieve so I can figure out which rod strength rating would be a good fit for the reels. In other words, if a finessa can put out 10 pounds of drag, then I'd probably pair it with a rod rated for 30 pound line.

Thanks for any information you can provide.

[MarkT]

Put them on a rod and pull against a scale. Then you'll know, ya know!

[alantani]

lots of variables.  i used to tell people an absolute max of 5 pounds of drag for every drag washer inside the main gear, but that was a gross oversimplification.  like mark says, just gotta check it on a scale.  just don't break anything in the process.  done THAT way too many times. 

and welcome!!!!!! 

[MarkT]

Post your results after testing so the next person to ask this will have a ready made answer!

[steelfish]

.  just don't break anything in the process.  done THAT way too many times. 

and welcome!!!!!! 

        I reading this 10 years late 

[Patudo]

I'm trying to figure out how much max drag pressure I can achieve so I can figure out which rod strength rating would be a good fit for the reels.

In all honesty it might be better to figure out what you plan on using the reels for, and what drag settings are you realistically going to use; then choose a reel that comfortably gives you that amount of drag and a rod that suits your fishing style - in particular, how far you need to cast (all the reels you mentioned are fixed spool/spinning reels so presume you plan to cast with them). 

Max drag alone is a poor way to choose a reel in many if not most cases.