Shimano Saragosa Drags

PurEvl · 05-08-2008, 01:16 AM

I will be taking my drag system out tonight to check it out. On my last trip my Stella drags started sticking toward the end as you know and I think that was due to the boat ride splashing and soaking the reel in water. When I opened it everything has at least some sort of moisture or grease. I am going to open my saragosa as I did not test it much to know if it would of started sticking or not. What should I be looking for when I take it apart? Grease on everything? Dry? Thanks

Rich

alantani · 05-08-2008, 02:00 AM

the mantra is always the same. find a set of carbon fiber drag washers, grease them with cal's drag grease, lube the bearings and put a light coat of grease on all the non-exposed metal surfaces. good luck! alan

PurEvl · 05-08-2008, 03:02 AM

thank you alan.

JerseyBrian · 05-08-2008, 06:50 AM

11.50 for a set of Carbontex from Smooth Drag for the 18000F reel

But they are closed til next week

As you can see I was about to do the same thing

A.whitman · 05-08-2008, 11:45 AM

could have just bought a cabo 80 and been done with it. thier drags are badd ass. much better than the non stella shimanos. just my opinion:?

Uncle Russ · 05-08-2008, 11:53 AM

I have a foolproof method for when my Stellas need servicing--send them to Alan with check.

alantani · 05-08-2008, 12:01 PM

you know, guys, the top drag spinners are a piece of cake. match up the stock drag washers with something on the list, get some drag grease and throw them in. if you can measure them out and send me a pm with the dimensions, i can even send you a set. the smaller drag washers average a buck each, plus a buck for postage stamps. for $4 on average, you can have a drag system that will absolutely stay smooth forever. remember, this is for top drag spinners only. i won't touch bottom drag spinners, they're a nightmare to work on!!!!! alan

Uncle Russ · 05-08-2008, 01:47 PM

Alan: I have Stellas and Twinspins. Are any of those of the "nightmare" variety?

Russ

PurEvl · 05-08-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.whitman

could have just bought a cabo 80 and been done with it. thier drags are badd ass. much better than the non stella shimanos. just my opinion:?

Actually the saragosa drags look in good condition after I took it apart. Only my stella drags are messed up at this point.

A.whitman · 05-08-2008, 06:26 PM

i like stellas :>

05-08-2008, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
PurEvl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 235	Shimano Saragosa Drags I will be taking my drag system out tonight to check it out. On my last trip my Stella drags started sticking toward the end as you know and I think that was due to the boat ride splashing and soaking the reel in water. When I opened it everything has at least some sort of moisture or grease. I am going to open my saragosa as I did not test it much to know if it would of started sticking or not. What should I be looking for when I take it apart? Grease on everything? Dry? Thanks Rich

05-08-2008, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Uncle Russ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 640	I have a foolproof method for when my Stellas need servicing--send them to Alan with check. __________________ "Tschirhart: Helluva deal. You bait the hooks--I catch the fish!--Grimm."

05-08-2008, 01:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Uncle Russ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 640	Alan: I have Stellas and Twinspins. Are any of those of the "nightmare" variety? Russ __________________ "Tschirhart: Helluva deal. You bait the hooks--I catch the fish!--Grimm."

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05-08-2008, 02:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
alantani Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: saratoga, ca Posts: 152	the mantra is always the same. find a set of carbon fiber drag washers, grease them with cal's drag grease, lube the bearings and put a light coat of grease on all the non-exposed metal surfaces. good luck! alan

05-08-2008, 03:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
PurEvl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 235	thank you alan.

05-08-2008, 11:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
A.whitman Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	could have just bought a cabo 80 and been done with it. thier drags are badd ass. much better than the non stella shimanos. just my opinion:?

05-08-2008, 12:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
alantani Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: saratoga, ca Posts: 152	you know, guys, the top drag spinners are a piece of cake. match up the stock drag washers with something on the list, get some drag grease and throw them in. if you can measure them out and send me a pm with the dimensions, i can even send you a set. the smaller drag washers average a buck each, plus a buck for postage stamps. for $4 on average, you can have a drag system that will absolutely stay smooth forever. remember, this is for top drag spinners only. i won't touch bottom drag spinners, they're a nightmare to work on!!!!! alan

05-08-2008, 06:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
A.whitman Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	i like stellas :>

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