Drag replacement...what do you use? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

swank · 04-19-2011, 03:15 PM

I think Everyone has everything pretty much covered. I wanted to chime in and point out that there is a huge debate over wether or not using compressed air to dry out bearings is beneficial, the general consensus is don't do it. Brakekleen has worked the best for me, If not that, then acetone but it takes a bit longer to dry.
Smoothdrags Carbontex is the go to, or Penn ht100's depending on what reel you might be working on at the time. Dry vs greased is another debate but most go greased with cals or shimano. For spool bearings I tend to go with corrosion-x (I spray it into a small lid then use my worm blower to siphon it up) and lube moving parts with reel-x or Ardent. You can give the reel a nice coat of Corrosion-x by spraying it onto a rag and wiping it on, don't spray it directly on or it'll make the grease run (learned the hard way). This goes a long way to prevent corrosion for those days you forget to rinse your gear off. I dunked a reel and forgot about it for 3 days, no rust (Do not try this lol!!!).

BrokeLoser · 04-19-2011, 08:53 PM

Ok guys thanks for all the info...
Now, where should I order all the stuff from?
SmoothDrag carbontex washers
ReelX
CorrosionX
SpeedX
marine grease

I'd like to get it all from one place if possible....

EDIT:
I just realized someone said Charkbait and Squidco

swank · 04-20-2011, 07:57 AM

Bass pro has the Corrosion x and Reel x in stock. I've never had much luck finding the drags I want at a local shop, but then again I'm in the I.E. Just give Dawn a call at smoothdrag and she'll take care of you, cals grease as well. For bearings you can order direct from Boca, or through smoothdrags, ceramic hybrid bearings will change your life lol

04-19-2011, 03:15 PM	#1
swank Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The I.E Posts: 92	I think Everyone has everything pretty much covered. I wanted to chime in and point out that there is a huge debate over wether or not using compressed air to dry out bearings is beneficial, the general consensus is don't do it. Brakekleen has worked the best for me, If not that, then acetone but it takes a bit longer to dry. Smoothdrags Carbontex is the go to, or Penn ht100's depending on what reel you might be working on at the time. Dry vs greased is another debate but most go greased with cals or shimano. For spool bearings I tend to go with corrosion-x (I spray it into a small lid then use my worm blower to siphon it up) and lube moving parts with reel-x or Ardent. You can give the reel a nice coat of Corrosion-x by spraying it onto a rag and wiping it on, don't spray it directly on or it'll make the grease run (learned the hard way). This goes a long way to prevent corrosion for those days you forget to rinse your gear off. I dunked a reel and forgot about it for 3 days, no rust (Do not try this lol!!!).

04-19-2011, 08:53 PM	#2
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	Ok guys thanks for all the info... Now, where should I order all the stuff from? SmoothDrag carbontex washers ReelX CorrosionX SpeedX marine grease I'd like to get it all from one place if possible.... EDIT: I just realized someone said Charkbait and Squidco

04-20-2011, 07:57 AM	#3
swank Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The I.E Posts: 92	Bass pro has the Corrosion x and Reel x in stock. I've never had much luck finding the drags I want at a local shop, but then again I'm in the I.E. Just give Dawn a call at smoothdrag and she'll take care of you, cals grease as well. For bearings you can order direct from Boca, or through smoothdrags, ceramic hybrid bearings will change your life lol