Those are some pretty insane drag numbers. I feel like something would break first.
I'm not sure how they're measuring the drag, but I usually test drags with the reel on the rod. I've seen more then a few spin reels get into the teens, only one or two of which I'd actually consider usable and smooth in that range.
My VS200 and 250 can develop drag pressure into the upper teens, but they start to get a little jerky then. Low teens is smooth. If the Saltiga 4500 can develop 20+ pounds of drag on a rod and be smooth while doing it I'll be impressed. A BFT killer for sure rhodyflyguy. I wish I didn't misplace the pics of my Stella 6000's drag after several BFT encounters though. There was nothing left of the drag stack but metal drag washers and some fur from the destroyed felt washers. Maybe they've finally made an improvement, but the previous generation Stellas had the same drag as the Spheros.
I'll have to take a few minutes tomorrow to do some testing...
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