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General Maintenance Tips => Fishing Antiques and Collectables => Topic started by: Darin Crofton on October 25, 2018, 12:22:18 AM

Title: Aftco Star Set
Post by: Darin Crofton on October 25, 2018, 12:22:18 AM
Came across this and picked it up cheap. I figured some of you guys would remember these from the past?
This one is a SSPL2 that fits: 114, 114H, 114HL & 115. I wonder when these were last sold?
Title: Re: Aftco Star Set
Post by: RowdyW on October 25, 2018, 12:55:41 AM
I've got one somewhere for a Daiwa Sealine. I'm not sure if it's for a 400 600 or 900 series. Anybody need it?     Rudy
Title: Re: Aftco Star Set
Post by: Darin Crofton on October 25, 2018, 01:44:52 AM
I like the big star, handle is kinda small though.
Title: Re: Aftco Star Set
Post by: Benni3 on October 25, 2018, 01:54:22 AM
I think thay quite selling them in the 80's thay where mostly for headboats,,,very cool find  ;D
Title: Re: Aftco Star Set
Post by: Rivverrat on October 25, 2018, 04:11:22 AM
This is the first I've seen of this. I think its an idea that I wish wasnt unique for us star drag users though it is.

I achieve the same thing by whipping parachord to one the legs on the star of my reels... Jeff
Title: Re: Aftco Star Set
Post by: Penn Chronology on January 20, 2019, 07:00:57 AM
I have one of those on a high speed 4/0. Limits the travel of the drag, I think. I have never used it, just sits on a shelf raising questions from time to time.
Title: Re: Aftco Star Set
Post by: Darin Crofton on January 20, 2019, 07:35:16 AM
Quote from: Penn Chronology on January 20, 2019, 07:00:57 AM
I have one of those on a high speed 4/0. Limits the travel of the drag, I think. I have never used it, just sits on a shelf raising questions from time to time.
I'm with you, mine will sit on the shelf as well.
Title: Re: Aftco Star Set
Post by: Penn Chronology on January 21, 2019, 06:52:09 AM
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I'm with you, mine will sit on the shelf as well.

;D
Title: Re: Aftco Star Set
Post by: Recoil Rob on May 21, 2019, 10:53:26 PM
I've had one on a Daiwa 450 for almost 30 years, was fine with the OEM drag, it limits drag adjustment to one turn which you can preset. Now that I'm upgrading the drag I'm removing it.
Title: Re: Aftco Star Set
Post by: Tightlines667 on May 22, 2019, 12:03:45 AM
Seems to me the upgraded drag is a reason to reconsider using this device since...

1)on a 14/0 with insert 1 remolution of the star equates to roughly 22lb to 47lb change at full spool (plenty of range).. not sure hiw much of an increase in drag curve the 6/0&9/0 put out with the insert kits, but it is likely relatively similar.
2)small changes in the star position.. from inadvertently bumping it during the fight.. equate to big changes in drag pressure.. 5lbs per 65-70deg star movement.. this device helps you to avoid this problem.  

Also, I stopped using delron washers above the drag stack on these bigger reels because I have had 2 of 4 melt on me while fighting fish.. they can then cause the drag to be limited since they melt down around the top drag washer causing interferance with the insert.  I have not had this problem with the under drag washer or when just using SS washers and/or bellevilles on top of the drag stack.

Just some personal observations.

I have been putting a piece of clear fuel tubing on a spoke of the star wheel in order to have a quick visual reference of where my drag is set at.

John
Title: Re: Aftco Star Set
Post by: Recoil Rob on May 22, 2019, 01:39:57 AM
Interesting thought. Alan states that after changing out the washers on a Daiwa 450 "functional drag range is 10-20#'s with an absolute maximum drag of about 25#'s.  Because of the risk of damage to the main gears, i would recommend keeping the drag below 20#'s."

With a drag range of 10-20 do you still think the Starset is worth the trouble on a Daiwa 450?