Posted By: greenen
Shimano Drag Problem - 07/29/14 09:19 PM
All,
Fish Shimano reels and have from the old "greenie" Curados, older Citicas and Chronarchs. I break mine completely down once a year primarily and clean them. Don't have any problems taking them apart and have replaced drag washers, bearings, etc if needed. My problem is I have a couple that when I put them back together my drag won't tighten down without slipping when setting the hook. Tighten the star down all the way and it will still pull meaning it's hard to fish a worm or jig. I have re-greased with the Shimano drag grease but don't put too much on the washers, just apply and wipe down and reassemble. Pretty sure all the washers are in the right sequence. Any ideas? Thanks.
Fish Shimano reels and have from the old "greenie" Curados, older Citicas and Chronarchs. I break mine completely down once a year primarily and clean them. Don't have any problems taking them apart and have replaced drag washers, bearings, etc if needed. My problem is I have a couple that when I put them back together my drag won't tighten down without slipping when setting the hook. Tighten the star down all the way and it will still pull meaning it's hard to fish a worm or jig. I have re-greased with the Shimano drag grease but don't put too much on the washers, just apply and wipe down and reassemble. Pretty sure all the washers are in the right sequence. Any ideas? Thanks.