Saltist 20 Levelwind Drag

[Pollack]

Hi,
Does anyone know whether this reel has drag washers similar to the carbontex ones, Daiwa state that the washers are carbon fabric with steel & bakelite. I have ordered one but am uncertain whether I need to order new washers from Dawn. Can anyone please throw some light on this for me.
Best Regards
Pollack

[redsetta]

G'day Pollack,
The Saltigas/Saltists I've done all have oil-impregnated fibre washers, which I usually upgrade to CF/Carbontex.
Here's Alan's take: http://www.tackletour.com/articlereelmaintenancedaiwasaltist.html
Hope that's of some assistance.
Cheers, Justin

[Pollack]

Thanks Justin, i've read that post which made me think that the upgrade was needed, but other posts say that Daiwa have upgraded their drags. I think that i'll play it safe & order new ones - nothing worse than having a substandard sticky drag.

[mhc]

Hi Pollac
The few saltists I have, 30HA, 30TH, 30T, all came with carbon fibre washers (the 30T was used and could have been after market) From what I have read, the early saltists had a paper like washer that was later upgraded to carbon fibre as you said. It might be worth waiting until you do a 'pre-fish' service on your reel and replace the washers if they are not carbon fibre. The original washers will be adequate until the carbon fibre arrive & it will give you an excuse to strip the reel again regards, Michael

[Pollack]

Hi Michael,
I like the way you are thinking, but i'm going to play it safe & order some new washers (its a great excuse to get some cals grease)

[alantani]

all of daiwa's reels are now carbon fiber with teflon grease.  check the drag.  if it's smooth, you're good!