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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn International Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: panamajim on March 17, 2011, 03:47:01 PM

Title: Penn 975LD - More drag
Post by: panamajim on March 17, 2011, 03:47:01 PM
Hello Alan,

Is it possible to increase the drag on a Penn 975LD by re-configuring the bellevilles? Other options?

Thank you, Jim
Title: Re: Penn 975LD - More drag
Post by: alantani on March 17, 2011, 03:54:08 PM
jim, you can, but 10 pound of drag is really all that the reel can handle anyway. plus, it totally messes up the spacing.  i'd leave it. it's a great reel, but the drag range is limited.  fish it with straight 20# mono and 5 pounds of drag and you will be happy for life!
Title: Re: Penn 975LD - More drag
Post by: panamajim on March 18, 2011, 06:09:57 PM
Thank you Alan...all these years, if only I knew all I needed was 20# mono and 5#'s of drag!
Seriously, thanks much, you probably saved my reel from a horrible death.! - Jim
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