Avet EX 30/2 Problems

[handi2]

Hey Guys,

I have this reel in the shop. I cant even get close to the advertised drag settings, 50 lbs at strike.

New pinion bearing and the drags cleaned and left dry.

Any help is appreciated.

Keith

[akfish]

Why did you leave the drags dry? I think greased drags are not only smoother, but often get a few more pounds of drag. But that's not your main problem.

A couple things to look at. First, make sure the line is not slipping on the spool. Another thing: Check the belleville washers on the end of the spool. The should be (), not ((. The only other simple thing I'd check is the cam under the preset knob. Is it seated correctly?

[handi2]

Why did you leave the drags dry? I think greased drags are not only smoother, but often get a few more pounds of drag. But that's not your main problem.

A couple things to look at. First, make sure the line is not slipping on the spool. Another thing: Check the belleville washers on the end of the spool. The should be (), not ((. The only other simple thing I'd check is the cam under the preset knob. Is it seated correctly?

No line slipping, Belleville's correct, new right side pinion bearing. I will try the left side spool bearing. Cam correct.

Thanks

[sabaman1]

Avet website specs say 35#@ strike 40# max. Hope this helps!