what's new? carbontex drag washers from smoothie!

i had written off the smoothie drag company years ago.  they're standard black and green washers are garbage.   i've been using greased drags for all my reel repairs for the last 7-8 years, combining penn ht-100's and shimano drag grease.  i've enjoyed a zero failure rate for at least 5,000 reels.  woven carbon fiber and teflon grease gives you a smooth drag, no start-up, no chatter, it actually extends your drag range and gives you a lifetime of absolute reliability.   well, the smooth drag company just came out with a thin woven carbon fiber drag washer early this year.  it's called carbontex.

i have a torium 16 on the bench right now.  it's all ready to go except for the drag washers. i have always had a problem with the trinidad/torium line.  there is no room for the thicker penn washers.  after talking to dawn with the smooth drag company, i ordered 20 sets of carbontex drag washers.  they will arrive next week and i will get this reel back to the owner.  

i've put greased carbon fiber drag washers in almost every reel on the market, and many antiques.  the only reel that i stll have problems with is the trinidad/torium line.  that is about to change!

does that mean I can now fit 7 drag washers in my senator with these thin carbon washers?

almost, but not quite!