Penn 285 Drag question

Started by Bill B, March 12, 2017, 10:21:31 PM

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Bill B

Im setting up a Penn 285 DelMar for a friend, what would you consider a good working drag setting?  He will be trolling for stripers here in the Sac delta, using either 20 or 30 lb mono.....Im figuring 1/3 the breaking strength of either would be too much for this reel? 
Bill 
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!

Ron Jones

A Del Mar will do 10lbs with CF drags. The gear sleeve may not last very long but if it is replaced with SS the reel will work wonders. The hard part is knowing when to stop with the upgrades.
Ron
Ronald Jones
To those who have gone to sea and returned and to those who have gone to sea and will never return
"

Bill B

Thanks Ron...and welcome back...hope all went well   8)....Bill
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!

Ron Jones

SSHH!
I'm still gone, just sitting on an island in a non disclosed location for an undisclosed bit of time.
Ron
Ronald Jones
To those who have gone to sea and returned and to those who have gone to sea and will never return
"

Bill B

#4
Hopefully  with lots of umbrella garnished drinks  ::) ::)....stay safe brother....Bill

modified 3/14/17
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!

Ron Jones

Bill...
If my wife sees this she will not be happy.
Ron
Ronald Jones
To those who have gone to sea and returned and to those who have gone to sea and will never return
"