T3 Mago drag

[chrisg_sdcf]

I was playing around with different spools in my t3 mago and realized that even with the drag star backed off all the way the drag doesn't give at all. Is that normal on the t3 mago?

Thanks

[hoohoorjoo]

I was playing around with different spools in my t3 mago and realized that even with the drag star backed off all the way the drag doesn't give at all. Is that normal on the t3 mago?

Thanks

Sounds like the reel was stored with the drag locked down. The drag can seize. Have you opened it up for service?

[chrisg_sdcf]

I was playing around with different spools in my t3 mago and realized that even with the drag star backed off all the way the drag doesn't give at all. Is that normal on the t3 mago?

Thanks

Sounds like the reel was stored with the drag locked down. The drag can seize. Have you opened it up for service?

No, I was thinking about opening it up but just wanted to see if there was something else it could be first. Guess I'll have to take it apart.

[Hogsticker2]

There might be an extra, unnecessary washer behind the drag star. Try to remove one and reassemble.

[GOOD YEAR 71]

I was playing around with different spools in my t3 mago and realized that even with the drag star backed off all the way the drag doesn't give at all. Is that normal on the t3 mago?

Thanks

Yes, it is. T3 Mago is near 4 pound at low setting. Odds are nothing wrong, probably just more burly than you're used to.

[chrisg_sdcf]

There might be an extra, unnecessary washer behind the drag star. Try to remove one and reassemble.

Maybe. I can't find a schematic for the mago but the washer I found behind the drag star was pretty thick. Maybe someone can confirm if this is the correct washer.

[chrisg_sdcf]

I was playing around with different spools in my t3 mago and realized that even with the drag star backed off all the way the drag doesn't give at all. Is that normal on the t3 mago?

Thanks

Yes, it is. T3 Mago is near 4 pound at low setting. Odds are nothing wrong, probably just more burly than you're used to.

I didnt measure it but it isn't giving at all on the lowest setting. I took the handle off and backed the drag star out a little more and it felt normal. When I removed the drag star I found the thick brass washer in the picture above. I only had one extra washer laying around (for a millionaire) and I put that on instead but it wouldn't let me lock the drag down when fully tightened. It was closer to what I feel is normal though so I'll probably have to find the correct washer (unless it's supposed to be locked down all the time).

[hoohoorjoo]

There might be an extra, unnecessary washer behind the drag star. Try to remove one and reassemble.

Maybe. I can't find a schematic for the mago but the washer I found behind the drag star was pretty thick. Maybe someone can confirm if this is the correct washer.

I put an OG steez drag star on my T3, and I truly dont remember that thick brass washer being there. I've seen that washer in the older Daiwa reels with the plastic stars, like the TD Advantage 150H and the TDX Airmetal reels. Try a thinner stainless washer or 2 in that guy's place and see what happens. As mentioned above, the Mago reels were geared towards big baits, so that extra drag might be intentional.

[GOOD YEAR 71]

I can't find a schematic for the mago but the washer I found behind the drag star was pretty thick. Maybe someone can confirm if this is the correct washer.


Yes, on T3 Mago it is correct

[chrisg_sdcf]

I can't find a schematic for the mago but the washer I found behind the drag star was pretty thick. Maybe someone can confirm if this is the correct washer.


Yes, on T3 Mago it is correct

Thanks. I'm probably just not used to drag being that heavy when the star is backed out all the way.

[Hogsticker2]

There might be an extra, unnecessary washer behind the drag star. Try to remove one and reassemble.

Maybe. I can't find a schematic for the mago but the washer I found behind the drag star was pretty thick. Maybe someone can confirm if this is the correct washer.

Get rid of that thing and put some standard washers in there. I've owned many T3s, and have never seen that. Maybe that's how Gan Craft justifies calling that reel "heavy duty".....because you can't back the drag off. Oh, and the extra 10mm on the handle. Come on, it's still a plastic T3

[chrisg_sdcf]

There might be an extra, unnecessary washer behind the drag star. Try to remove one and reassemble.

Maybe. I can't find a schematic for the mago but the washer I found behind the drag star was pretty thick. Maybe someone can confirm if this is the correct washer.

Get rid of that thing and put some standard washers in there. I've owned many T3s, and have never seen that. Maybe that's how Gan Craft justifies calling that reel "heavy duty".....because you can't back the drag off. Oh, and the extra 10mm on the handle. Come on, it's still a plastic T3

That's probably exactly right. I didn't buy it expecting it to be super heavy duty though. I just like the looks of the gam craft mago (and the white noise) and wanted to pick up my first T3 to try out.

I'll look into getting some regular washers. After taking it apart and reassembling, the drag now gives on the lowest setting. Not as free as a normal reel but it's not locked down anymore.

[Hogsticker2]

There might be an extra, unnecessary washer behind the drag star. Try to remove one and reassemble.

Maybe. I can't find a schematic for the mago but the washer I found behind the drag star was pretty thick. Maybe someone can confirm if this is the correct washer.

Get rid of that thing and put some standard washers in there. I've owned many T3s, and have never seen that. Maybe that's how Gan Craft justifies calling that reel "heavy duty".....because you can't back the drag off. Oh, and the extra 10mm on the handle. Come on, it's still a plastic T3

That's probably exactly right. I didn't buy it expecting it to be super heavy duty though. I just like the looks of the gam craft mago (and the white noise) and wanted to pick up my first T3 to try out.

I'll look into getting some regular washers. After taking it apart and reassembling, the drag now gives on the lowest setting. Not as free as a normal reel but it's not locked down anymore.

I have some if you need them.

[chrisg_sdcf]

There might be an extra, unnecessary washer behind the drag star. Try to remove one and reassemble.

Maybe. I can't find a schematic for the mago but the washer I found behind the drag star was pretty thick. Maybe someone can confirm if this is the correct washer.

Get rid of that thing and put some standard washers in there. I've owned many T3s, and have never seen that. Maybe that's how Gan Craft justifies calling that reel "heavy duty".....because you can't back the drag off. Oh, and the extra 10mm on the handle. Come on, it's still a plastic T3

That's probably exactly right. I didn't buy it expecting it to be super heavy duty though. I just like the looks of the gam craft mago (and the white noise) and wanted to pick up my first T3 to try out.

I'll look into getting some regular washers. After taking it apart and reassembling, the drag now gives on the lowest setting. Not as free as a normal reel but it's not locked down anymore.

I have some if you need them.

If you have a couple extras and don't need them I'd appreciate it. Just text me how much for the washers and shipping. Thanks