10-30-2008, 08:24 PM
The drag on a SPRING/PAWL is nowhere near some of the gear drags. I agree it is adequate, but you can't LOCK UP a spring pawl. Not that you would want to, but there are times you do need to be close.
I have had to tighten my gear reels before, for one reason or another, to leave my one hand free. Yes I do hold the line with my finger, but a few cases I have need the reel to STOP.
Not many cases, that is why I now use the RIM DRAG made by Vosseler.
I think Spring/Pawls were designed, like the Vosseler, with enough tension to prevent back lash.
But, like I also said, the Sage has a CAGE around the whole reel. No PALMING the reel.
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I have had to tighten my gear reels before, for one reason or another, to leave my one hand free. Yes I do hold the line with my finger, but a few cases I have need the reel to STOP.
Not many cases, that is why I now use the RIM DRAG made by Vosseler.
I think Spring/Pawls were designed, like the Vosseler, with enough tension to prevent back lash.
But, like I also said, the Sage has a CAGE around the whole reel. No PALMING the reel.
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