Diawa CV-X 300a

[Ron Jones]

Good morning,

I bought this reel when my wife and I were dating and we just celebrated out 10th wedding anniversary. I have caught more fish than I care to count on it mated to several rods. I lubed it up tonight to go out tomorrow and decided it is time to pay her back with some upgrades. As strong as the reviews are on this reel, I sure can't find a lot of info about hot rodding it.

Some questions:
I understand the CV-Z has more plates and disks and a smoother drag, does anyone know if I can install the Z stack in my reel?

What power handles are available for this model?

Finally, I absolutely LOVE my pocket rocket Penn 320 I modified according to Alan's tutorial, is their a similar benefit to removing the level wind on this reel? Or does the speed shaft negate the benefit?

Lastly, anything else that can be done to improve prformance? I can cast better with this reel than any other, clearing a football field plus when I'm hot, but anything to make this reel cast or fight better will be worth it, as I said, I owe it the reel.

Thanks
Ron

[alantani]

carbon fiber drag washers and cleaned out bearings to start.  that's about as good as you can get. 

[Ron Jones]

My Google Fu is stronger today than yesterday. Dawn has shipped drags to someone from this forum already, 9 bucks is a great deal. The power handle from a Grand Wave fits and I can get one for a reasonable price, better than the $100.00 one I found. Also, some people have removed the level wind and said it definitely makes a difference. Once I get all the parts I'll let you all know how it goes.

Ron