Initial Slippery Drag on Trinidad 40 N
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Topic: Initial Slippery Drag on Trinidad 40 N
Posted By: Bigfishbob
Subject: Initial Slippery Drag on Trinidad 40 N
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2015 at 2:48pm
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When I wind up the drag at the beginning of the day, the drag releases easily for the first couple of drops then almost locks up. Once I back it off it works normally for the rest of the day. Then I wash the reel, and back the drag off until next time. Does anybody else have a similar problem with Trinidad's? ------------- www.waikatosportfishing.co.nz |
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Posted By: KikBac
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2015 at 8:49pm
| Sounds like the dartanium (graphite) drag washers are sticking. Time to upgrade to Carbontex: http://www.smoothdrag.com/price.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.smoothdrag.com/price.html |
Posted By: Bigfishbob
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2015 at 6:41pm
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THanks for the feedback Kikbac. I now have carbontex washers on their way. Does anybody use the strengthened drag plates that Cals does? ------------- www.waikatosportfishing.co.nz |
Posted By: Titahi
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2015 at 7:45pm
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Yes, You wont get much increase in drag with just the carbontex washers, the cals drag plate doesnt flex and is able to exert more force = more drag....... Unfortunately for you they are no longer made, unless you can source some old stock.......Kaveman had some machined up and maybe able to assist you. ------------- "I love standing by the ocean and just knowing what its for" |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2015 at 8:27pm
Carbontex are awesome, so smooth and they last forever(or close  ) I did get some some prototype drag plates made but not a great demand so pulled the pin on doing a big run(costly exercise for the small number wanted) If you can find some original Cals drag plates, they are the duck's nuts(i have them on both my 4000P and 5000P) As Jason said, Cal has retired so no more available worldwide as far as i know -------------  www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Bigfishbob wrote:Posted By: Bigfishbob
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2015 at 12:18pm
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Thanks Guys, yes Cal retired a few years ago. His son Run's the business now. Will put the carbontex in and see how we go. ------------- www.waikatosportfishing.co.nz |