Question for Real Reel Experts! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 09-05-2012, 01:25 PM

anything more will probably damage the reel. the "max drag" isn't always what it will be set to when buttoned down. i know i can lock down my calcutta 200GTB but the max drag is only like 9lbs. the max is the most a reel can be set and properly function.

besides, 11lbs is a 30lb line reel. load it up with braid and put a 25lb floro leader on it.

bus kid · 09-05-2012, 05:41 PM

Easy drag upgrade Get a revo inshore!

Carbontex and some cals grease will help you a lot.

Biggameaddict · 09-05-2012, 08:22 PM

Watch out! Anymore than 11 pounds on that reel and the brass gears will strip. I do reel repair and have good prices. Youll see me on craigslist im arts reel repair.

T-Rex · 09-06-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lowprofile

anything more will probably damage the reel. the "max drag" isn't always what it will be set to when buttoned down. i know i can lock down my calcutta 200GTB but the max drag is only like 9lbs. the max is the most a reel can be set and properly function.

besides, 11lbs is a 30lb line reel. load it up with braid and put a 25lb floro leader on it.

Ditto. Maybe I've just got a bad one, but I've got a Corvalus that I've found to be pretty unreliable. I'm always having to remove the side plate to get the clutch plate to engage properly. With all the plastic and stamped parts, I wouldn't consider using it for anything more than a bass or halibut reel. The reel's not designed for big fish at higher drag settings.

lowprofile · 09-06-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by T-Rex

Ditto. Maybe I've just got a bad one, but I've got a Corvalus that I've found to be pretty unreliable. I'm always having to remove the side plate to get the clutch plate to engage properly. With all the plastic and stamped parts, I wouldn't consider using it for anything more than a bass or halibut reel. The reel's not designed for big fish at higher drag settings.

same with my calcutta 200B. i wont be using shimano anymore. they just don't last and the drags suck.

bus kid · 09-06-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by lowprofile

same with my calcutta 200B. i wont be using shimano anymore. they just don't last and the drags suck.

Daiwa and Abu have never let me down.

MarkT · 09-06-2012, 01:33 PM

Drags are rated in the max pounds of pressure they can put on the line, not the line they're rated for. Usually you set the drag to 1/4 - 1/3 the breaking strengthtof the line so 11# of drag could fish up to 30# line. I wouldn't use a Corvalus for fishing 30# line... maybe 20# max.

I love my old Calcutta 250's with 12# line. I put greased Carbontex drags in (no Craptanium washers in them) and have no issues.

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lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	anything more will probably damage the reel. the "max drag" isn't always what it will be set to when buttoned down. i know i can lock down my calcutta 200GTB but the max drag is only like 9lbs. the max is the most a reel can be set and properly function. besides, 11lbs is a 30lb line reel. load it up with braid and put a 25lb floro leader on it. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

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09-05-2012, 08:22 PM	#3
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Watch out! Anymore than 11 pounds on that reel and the brass gears will strip. I do reel repair and have good prices. Youll see me on craigslist im arts reel repair.

09-06-2012, 01:33 PM	#7
MarkT Deep Release Specialist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 94	Drags are rated in the max pounds of pressure they can put on the line, not the line they're rated for. Usually you set the drag to 1/4 - 1/3 the breaking strengthtof the line so 11# of drag could fish up to 30# line. I wouldn't use a Corvalus for fishing 30# line... maybe 20# max. I love my old Calcutta 250's with 12# line. I put greased Carbontex drags in (no Craptanium washers in them) and have no issues.