Studio Ocean Mark Blue Heaven L50 Drag Problem

clalo20

I am having some problems when my L50 gets wet. The water goes into the drag and it gets unstable, jumpy and sticks, its made out of cork. It is not being submerged or anything, its just the regular splash from rough seas, unavoidable!!

Does anyone know how to fix this??

word-doctor · 06-01-2008, 07:46 PM

That's a question for alantani, but as one of his acolytes I'll give you a preliminary answer: carbon matrix drags, greased.

I don't know if the bearings are sealed, unsealed, or what material they are on your reel. I just grease... the matrix.

clalo20 · 06-01-2008, 09:20 PM

Where can I get Carbon Matrix drags cut to the size needed. Or the material, I will cut it.

This is what I though, just change out the drag for a carbon fiber one.

BIGFISH4YOU · 06-02-2008, 02:12 AM

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP ON THE REEL PROBLEM, I WAS THINKING ON GETTING ONE..FOR THE PRICE THEY ARE ASKING ON THEM THEY SHOULD BE PROBLEM FREE.....

clalo20 · 06-02-2008, 08:27 AM

Don't get me wrong, these reels are extremely comfortable for jigging, more than any other I have used. They are powerfull, fit great on your hand and paired with a short rod I dont believe there is anything more confortable for jigging. The drag problem is a serious problem but it can get fixes switching it out to carbon fiber washers.

Mi setup is a Smith 44Marianna/200 rod with the L50 and PE5(75LBs) Varivas braid. This is also my favorite rig by far!!!

BIGFISH4YOU · 06-02-2008, 09:04 AM

THE ACCURATE 655 H IS A UNSTOPABLE REEL IN MY BOOK....I HAVE EIGHT OF THEM TWO OF THEM I HAVE TRIED TO BREAK ON BIG FISH AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS WORKED.....THANKS BUT NO THANKS,,,,

mcgolfer · 06-02-2008, 11:20 AM

i love my blue heaven also...i have accurates and they have been great but the blue heaven is so much more comfortable to jig with. i have had no issues with the drags at this time.....rick

SkeeterRonnie · 06-02-2008, 11:39 AM

carbon fibers are inexpensive and a good investment in any reel. SMOoOTH DRAG *** Can Stop Anything *** . Dawn will have you measure the current drag washers and match them up, or get darn close.

06-02-2008, 02:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
BIGFISH4YOU Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: HOMER Posts: 30	THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP ON THE REEL PROBLEM, I WAS THINKING ON GETTING ONE..FOR THE PRICE THEY ARE ASKING ON THEM THEY SHOULD BE PROBLEM FREE..... __________________ BONEYARDBAITS.. BIG FISH WORLD TOUR '' 08'' THE BEST SALTWATER PLASTICS ON THE PLANET! WWW.BONEYARDBAITS.COM ..

06-02-2008, 09:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
BIGFISH4YOU Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: HOMER Posts: 30	THE ACCURATE 655 H IS A UNSTOPABLE REEL IN MY BOOK....I HAVE EIGHT OF THEM TWO OF THEM I HAVE TRIED TO BREAK ON BIG FISH AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS WORKED.....THANKS BUT NO THANKS,,,, __________________ BONEYARDBAITS.. BIG FISH WORLD TOUR '' 08'' THE BEST SALTWATER PLASTICS ON THE PLANET! WWW.BONEYARDBAITS.COM ..

06-02-2008, 11:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
mcgolfer Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: antlers oklahoma Posts: 411	i love my blue heaven also...i have accurates and they have been great but the blue heaven is so much more comfortable to jig with. i have had no issues with the drags at this time.....rick __________________ there is no limit on tackle

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SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,236	carbon fibers are inexpensive and a good investment in any reel. SMOoOTH DRAG * Can Stop Anything * . Dawn will have you measure the current drag washers and match them up, or get darn close. __________________ www.navionics.com (prostaff)

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06-01-2008, 07:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
word-doctor Junior member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19	That's a question for alantani, but as one of his acolytes I'll give you a preliminary answer: carbon matrix drags, greased. I don't know if the bearings are sealed, unsealed, or what material they are on your reel. I just grease... the matrix.

06-01-2008, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
clalo20 Junior member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	Where can I get Carbon Matrix drags cut to the size needed. Or the material, I will cut it. This is what I though, just change out the drag for a carbon fiber one.

06-02-2008, 08:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
clalo20 Junior member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	Don't get me wrong, these reels are extremely comfortable for jigging, more than any other I have used. They are powerfull, fit great on your hand and paired with a short rod I dont believe there is anything more confortable for jigging. The drag problem is a serious problem but it can get fixes switching it out to carbon fiber washers. Mi setup is a Smith 44Marianna/200 rod with the L50 and PE5(75LBs) Varivas braid. This is also my favorite rig by far!!!

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