Schoharie creek should be whippen if we get the rain they say were gonna get this weekend. I can't wait to hit the Ol'Creek this spring!! The Mohawk river is a mud pit so Im assuming so is the creek.
The Schoharie carries that Catskill red clay out to the river. Have you checked upstream from there? There are some good pools that might become fish-able a little sooner.
Polishing the brake surface will get the most out of the system but I'm not sure what it would do for the noise you hear. If you decide to try it, be sure to just polish and not remove material.
Chris,
I PMed you yesterday. I'll fix this for you if want to send it in. I just did two for another member. PM, call 973-459-2835 or visit: https://www.delawarevalleytackle.com/
Mike
I just did one of these and swapped the drag washers for Carbontex and polished the drag surfaces and it came out good. I can get you the parts and install them for you with a 10% disc. or give you instructions. http://www.delawarevalleytackle.com/home
Mike
A thorough cleaning and proper lube will improve the performance of most any reel. I prefer to focus on getting the most out of what a reel has to offer rather than try to compare it to something else.
The reel should be marked with how many yards of a certain size line it will hold. In/turn will change slightly as the reel fills. If you still want to know IPT, mark the line at a guide mid way on the rod. turn the handle 1 full turn and measure from the guide to the new spot of the mark on the line.
IMO the guide sizing, placement and rod itself are much larger factors in casting performance. Spool weight will make a noticeable difference. The line guide not so much. It kind of sounds like the writer was just pointing out the differences between the two models.
It's really hard to diagnose something without seeing it. If you'd like to send it in, I'll give it a good cleaning and lube and diagnose from there. http://www.delawarevalleytackle.com/
Mike
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