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Title: choppy baitcast drag
Post by: MBrown4 on Jul 26, 2013, 03:41 PM

I have a new abu black max I will be using for ice fishing but the problem is that I have a chop when I pull line out. Never messed with a drag before so im not sure how to fix it.any ideas? Thanks

Title: Re: choppy baitcast drag
Post by: slipperybob on Apr 02, 2015, 01:00 AM

A good habit to avoid a sticking drag is to make sure you back off the drag when the reel is not in use.  At times, some reels do need a little servicing.  Just a basic reel clean, replace grimey grease and new oil in the bearings.  Some drag, may need dab or two of drag grease.