Marty wrote:

Jack Schmitt wrote in message
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Another advantage of a front drag is, when you buy a new spool, you get
a new drag.

Jack, are you sure? I know sure as hell when you get a spare spool with a
reel purchase, you don't get a spare drag. I don't have access to the parts
diagram and list for any of my reels as I'm typing, but I'm guessing if you
order a spool, you get a spool. To get another drag you'd probably have to
order a drag assembly which is not included with a spool.

I repaired reels for many years at Clays Sporting Goods in Nashville
after my retirement. Clays is now closed. I know of no instance of a
spool for a front drag reel that did not include new drag washers.
Believe me, it is much easier to keep a front drag working properly. It
is also much easier and less expensive to rebuild a front drag.

I would suggest that when you look at reels, ask to see an extra spool
and see for yourself. If you ever find a new spool that does not include
the drag, I wish you would post the manufacturer here. I have several
Penn, Shimano, and Diawa reels with extra spools for each and all have
their own drags. If you are fishing and want to change line sizes by
changing spools, it would be rather cumbersome to have to remove washers
from one spool and replace them on another.

I hope this helps.



I hope this helps.