carbontex drag washer on calcutta te 700

morpheus · October 13, 2013, 06:39:51 PM

hi..is there a big difference between stock and carbontex drag washers...does it increase the drag?have u guys tried it on a calcutta te 700.i use it for giant trevally..

morpheus · October 15, 2013, 02:48:55 AM

waiting for ur reply guys

Bucktail · October 15, 2013, 03:20:46 AM

If your Calcutta has the stock Dartanium drag washers, then the Carbontex will be a tremendous upgrade. I love Shimano reels, but I hate those Dartanium washers.

Zimbass · October 15, 2013, 07:59:40 AM

Quote from: morpheus on October 13, 2013, 06:39:51 PM
hi..is there a big difference between stock and carbontex drag washers...does it increase the drag?have u guys tried it on a calcutta te 700.i use it for giant trevally..

The answer is a big YES

Alto Mare · October 15, 2013, 09:57:32 AM

Quote from: Zimbass on October 15, 2013, 07:59:40 AM
Quote from: morpheus on October 13, 2013, 06:39:51 PM
hi..is there a big difference between stock and carbontex drag washers...does it increase the drag?have u guys tried it on a calcutta te 700.i use it for giant trevally..

The answer is a big YES

I'm not so sure about your answer for that question in the middle $:-\$

thedw · October 15, 2013, 10:07:35 AM

yup!
u get added stoping power as well as a smoother start up!

rmb to use telfon based lub

Alto Mare · October 15, 2013, 10:16:35 AM

Quote from: thedw on October 15, 2013, 10:07:35 AM
yup!
u get added stoping power as well as a smoother start up!

rmb to use telfon based lub

Ooops! I thought you were talking HT100 vs. Carbontex.
Sorry guys, carry on.