Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating - View Single Post - Anyone tried the Stainless Drag Washers for the ABU's?

fishweewee · 11-12-2003, 05:28 PM

Russ,

I've experimented with the smoothed stainless washers and I frankly can't tell the difference. If your existing washers are bent or warped (unduly concave/convex) then by all means go ahead and get them. Chances are they're not.

However, in an Abu, I will say that the Dartanium Extreme Smoothies work much better than stock drags. Make sure you install all drag washers dry, except the plastic piece which fits underneath the gear.

Don't waste your money on ceramic bearings. They work but frankly for fishing you don't need 'em. I would say that a nice pair of Abec 7's are a worthwhile investment, and they get smoother as you break them in. Yellow Rocket Fuel is a nice lube too. Key is to keep your bearings very clean and lube regularly.

-B

11-12-2003, 05:28 PM	#2
fishweewee Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: . Posts: 5,935	Russ, I've experimented with the smoothed stainless washers and I frankly can't tell the difference. If your existing washers are bent or warped (unduly concave/convex) then by all means go ahead and get them. Chances are they're not. However, in an Abu, I will say that the Dartanium Extreme Smoothies work much better than stock drags. Make sure you install all drag washers dry, except the plastic piece which fits underneath the gear. Don't waste your money on ceramic bearings. They work but frankly for fishing you don't need 'em. I would say that a nice pair of Abec 7's are a worthwhile investment, and they get smoother as you break them in. Yellow Rocket Fuel is a nice lube too. Key is to keep your bearings very clean and lube regularly. -B Last edited by fishweewee; 11-12-2003 at 05:32 PM..