Product Description
Fits: Antares 100R & 100L, Antares 12 & R14, Citica 200D 200DSV 200DPV, Cruxis 200, Core 100MG, Curado 200DPV.
SmoothDrag CarbonTex Drag Washer Kit – Curado 200DPV & Antares Series
Restore the legendary power of your Shimano "D" series and premium JDM baitcasters with the SmoothDrag CarbonTex Drag Kit. This precision-cut upgrade is designed for the high-torque Curado 200DPV (Power Version) and its siblings in the Citica and Antares families. These reels are known for their robust HEG (High Efficiency Gearing); adding CarbonTex ensures your drag system can handle the same level of pressure as your gears.
CarbonTex washers are the industry gold standard for eliminating "start-up inertia"—the split-second stickiness that happens when a powerful fish first bolts. This kit ensures your drag engages instantly and remains fluid, which is vital when using the 200DPV's lower gear ratio to crank high-resistance lures like deep-diving plugs or heavy spinnerbaits.
Key Performance Benefits
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Stutter-Free Startup: Virtually eliminates "drag jerk," ensuring a perfectly fluid line release even under the high-pressure settings used for pulling fish out of thick cover.
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Superior Heat Management: Carbon fiber thrives under extreme friction, resisting the glazing and fading common with original factory washers during long, heavy-load battles.
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Hydrophobic Stability: CarbonTex does not absorb moisture or swell, ensuring your drag settings remain consistent in heavy rain or high-humidity environments.
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Linear Pressure Curve: Provides a predictable and smooth increase in drag pressure as you tighten the star drag, offering the fine-tuning required for technical fishing.
Compatibility & Fitment
This kit is a precision-cut, direct-fit upgrade for the internal drag stack. For exact assembly order, please consult the official PDF schematics at www.reelschematic.com.
| Series | Models |
| Curado / Citica | Curado 200DPV, Citica 200D, 200DSV, 200DPV |
| Antares (JDM) | Antares 100R, 100L, Antares 12, Antares R14 |
| Core / Cruxis | Core 100MG, Cruxis 200, 201 |
Professional Maintenance & Lubrication
To achieve the legendary "silky" feel of a CarbonTex system and protect your precision internal gears, proper lubrication is essential during installation:
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Drag Surface Treatment: Apply a very thin, translucent coating of Deuthlon Reel Grease or Cal’s Universal Drag Grease to both sides of each CarbonTex washer. This specialized grease prevents "chatter" and provides a waterproof barrier for the metal plates.
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Mechanical Fluidity: Use Deuthlon Reel Oil on the spool bearings. For the Antares series, high-quality oil is the secret to maintaining the effortless casting performance these flagship reels are famous for.
Installation Tip: The "D" series Curado and Citica utilize a large main gear. Before installing your new kit, use a high-quality degreaser to remove all old, hardened "green" factory grease from the metal drag plates. A clean, smooth metal surface is vital for the carbon fiber to seat properly and perform at its peak.
