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Originally posted by Iwannakeeper
my biggest fear going with a conventional is backlash. If what I am reading is correct, most modern reels have a magnetic drag to help prevent that.
1. What about Shimano reels? I know the calcutta is really expensive, is it worth it?
2. Replacing drags for a stronger, smoother drag on the abu's. It is cheap money, but is it something straight-forward that a novice an manage or does it take an expert?
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Most reels do not have magnets. They use a centrifigal weight system (sp?)
Calcuttas are nice. The 400 is a handy sized reel whereas the 700 is too cumbersome IMHO
Replacing the drag washers is pretty straight forward if you are mechanically inclined.