Is there a difference between stock Curado drags???

crazychuy · Post by **crazychuy** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:44 pm

To All,

Do you think it makes much of a difference switching out the stock Curado 200e drags to the aftermarket smoothdrag Carbontex washers?

What do you think about swapping out drags on the Curado 300D, too?

I just got these reels and they're new to me. The Curado 300D has only been used twice on the water.

Thanks,
Tony

Eric Ocampo · Post by **Eric Ocampo** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:57 pm

I get a lot less drag slip on hooksets with the carbontex. just dont over grease them. I added some to my 300dsv but havent used it yet. the stock drag washers in the 300d seem to be much better material then in the 200e.
But this is just my opinion, others say oem is the best... for 8 bucks a pop cant hurt to try it

DanIsaac · Post by **DanIsaac** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:55 pm

Eric Ocampo wrote:I get a lot less drag slip on hooksets with the carbontex. just dont over grease them. I added some to my 300dsv but havent used it yet. the stock drag washers in the 300d seem to be much better material then in the 200e.
But this is just my opinion, others say oem is the best... for 8 bucks a pop cant hurt to try it

Oh, but it can hurt. Aftermarket drags can cause far more problems than they solve. Take a quess how many reels I received in 2010 with issues caused by aftermarket drags?
More than 20 less than 40! Three major issues with AM drags.
1) They can cause drag stack issues, causing a roughness on retrieve.
2) The tend to burn away drag grease as they cause far more friction, next thing you know you are operating with a dry drag system, which Shimano reels are not designed to do. They are designed to utilize a wet drag system.
3) You tend to end up with a drag that is either ON or OFF with no mid-range, when utilizing AM washers.
Never ceases to amaze me how many people think aftermarket is always better....

Dan

Dan

Eric Ocampo · Post by **Eric Ocampo** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:17 am

no argument here, you are the reel guru . I switched to am drags for my older reels for that very reason.... you ask guys that use the older scorpions and 100 curados and #1 issue is the "lightswitch" like drag. what would be your solution to this if am drags are garbage?

DanIsaac · Post by **DanIsaac** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:38 pm

Shimano carbon washer bnt 2137, and just to clarify I didnt say AM drags were junk, just that they are not the end all solution. Most of the time drag issues are caused by improper lubrication, or no lubrication at all.

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:21 am

How often should you lube your drags, and what lube should you use?

DanIsaac · Post by **DanIsaac** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:20 am

really depends on the reel, and how much you use it. Once a year would cover most, and you should only use Shimano drag grease. Shimano reels through some of their retailers or you can call and buy it direct from Shimano.

Dan