Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Going to be replacing washers in an Okuma Epixor EB 50 spinning reel. Not a popular reel but I figure Dawn may have something that will work.

It's a 3 washer stack, I can measure OD and ID but when measuring thickness on old washers is it wise to add a bit to make up for wear?

Okuma spinners, like many others, are 1mm thickness. Daiwa are sometimes an exception using .5mm

Good to know, thank you.

On these Okuma spinners, Rob —

There are a few ways to go on CF's —

— Smooth Drag will have something that will work

— Just get a small sheet of CF to cut your own (very simple)

— Or, just get (3) Penn 6-309's — they just drop in — that is what I generally do — quick and easy.  The  hole in the middle is slightly larger — but the OD is perfect, and the thickness is just right.  I like the center hole slightly larger than the spool shaft or arbor — as long as the OD is perfect.  Works good.

Here is a new spool like yours, as an example — just subbed the 309 HT-100's, greased them with Cal's — ready to roll.

The original factory drags are also decent — felt impregnated with oil.  CF's or HT-100's are better for smoothness and longevity.

Best,

Fred