I know, I know, its "just" a spinning reel.
The first time you have a 50-pound yellowfin [or a 150-pound bluefin] blow up on your popper, you will want to get one!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZcivmEYea0
Thanks, Steve --
What is the story on greasing the Dura-Drag material?
Best,
Fred
Quote from: foakes on August 18, 2017, 07:02:20 PM
Thanks, Steve --
What is the story on greasing the Dura-Drag material?
Best,
Fred
Does not need it.
Dura-Drag already has its own proprietary lube applied.
The washers do feel kind of dry to the touch, but "It's in there".
Thanks, Steve --
Best,
Fred
Fred the Dura Drag is the same found on the International reels. It does get greased with Cals when I see them or upgrade older reels with them.
Yes, Keith --
I also do the exact same thing, using Cal's -- it adds protection, longevity, smoothness, and some water intrusion protection as the reel and seals age.
However, I work it in with my fingers for complete coverage and penetration as good as possible -- then wipe smooth the excess. It works very well from reports I get.
This is on lever drags, of course...
On star drags, if I get a little too much Cal's in between the stacked washers -- it just gets squeezed out as the drag is applied.
I just wanted to get the official position -- we will still do what we each knows works best for our clients and the reel.
Experience teaches us to continue doing what we know works -- until someone shows us a better way.
Best,
Fred
Quote from: foakes on August 18, 2017, 11:19:03 PM
Yes, Keith --
I also do the exact same thing, using Cal's -- it adds protection, longevity, smoothness, and some water intrusion protection as the reel and seals age.
However, I work it in with my fingers for complete coverage and penetration as good as possible -- then wipe smooth the excess. It works very well from reports I get.
This is on lever drags, of course...
On star drags, if I get a little too much Cal's in between the stacked washers -- it just gets squeezed out as the drag is applied.
I just wanted to get the official position -- we will still do what we each knows works best for our clients and the reel.
Experience teaches us to continue doing what we know works -- until someone shows us a better way.
Best,
Fred
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John
I recently acquired a new Torque II 7500 and made no modifications. I sold my original Torque 9 and this one a lot better than the original. Very smooth and glad they got rid of that switch for the bail too. The drag is super smooth too but I only use 30 lb momoi so will never test the full potential of the reel.