Okuma Set #11 Carbon Drag Kit

Product Description

Fits: Alumina AL 65 80, Avenger ABF 65 65B 65CL 65BCL 80B 80BCL, Avenger AV 65b 80BWH 80B 10000 10000CL, Californian TBF 65 65B 80, Ceymar CBF 65, Ceymar C 55 65 65WH, Ceymar CXT 65, Epixor EF 65 65a 80 80a, Epixor EB65, Epixor EFS 65 80, Eclipz EZ 65 90, CS 65CL, Inspira IA 65 80, RTX 65 80, Salt Striker SS 65B 80B, Salt Striker SSBF 65B 80B, Scorpio SPa-65, Stinson Si 65, Stratus SGT 65, Stratus SV 65CL, Tomcat TMC 8000 14000, Tundra TBF-65.

Big Game Resilience: Smoothdrag Carbontex Drag Kit (Okuma Set #11)

The Smoothdrag Okuma Set #11 is the definitive "super-tune" for Okuma’s heavy-hitters. This kit services the large-frame 55, 65, and 80 sizes—the reels you reach for when the target is a bruising Bull Drum, a high-speed Pelagic, or a stubborn Reef Shark.

While these reels are built with robust frames and gears, their factory drag systems often rely on oiled felt washers. Under the extreme pressure and friction heat of a "reel-screaming" run, felt can compress, glaze, or develop stiction (that jerky "stick-slip" hesitation). Upgrading to high-density Carbontex ensures zero start-up inertia and a silky-smooth, linear drag curve that protects your knots and prevents pulled hooks.

Why Upgrade Your Heavy-Duty Okuma?

• Eliminate the "Big Fish Stutter": Large felt washers are prone to "grabbing" before they slip. Carbontex provides perfectly consistent friction, ensuring the line peels off smoothly the instant a fish bolts.

• Extreme Heat Management: Large saltwater reels generate significant internal heat during long runs. Carbon fiber dissipates this heat far better than felt, preventing drag "fade" or total lock-up mid-fight.

• All-Weather Reliability: Salt spray, heavy rain, and high humidity can make factory felt "mushy." Carbontex is virtually impervious to moisture and salt, maintaining its settings in the harshest marine environments.

• Exceptional Longevity: These washers are essentially a permanent upgrade. They won't rot, compress, or degrade over time, likely outlasting the reel itself.

Comprehensive Fitment & Compatibility

This kit is precision-lapped to fit the internal gear stacks of Okuma’s high-capacity 55 to 80-sized spinning reels.

Technical Note: Many of these models utilize a 3-washer front stack. On Baitfeeder models (ABF/CBF), this kit upgrades the primary front drag (located under the drag knob) which handles the heavy lifting once a fish is hooked. To ensure your reassembly sequence is perfect, I recommend checking the high-resolution exploded views at www.reelschematic.com.

Professional Installation & Lubrication Protocol

For large-frame saltwater reels, a "wet drag" setup is the professional standard for maximum smoothness and internal protection:

1. Cal’s Universal Drag Grease: Apply an ultra-thin, translucent coating of Cal’s Grease (Tan or Purple) to both sides of each Carbontex washer. This specialized PTFE grease prevents "chatter" and creates a waterproof seal that protects your stainless steel metal plates from salt pitting.

2. Metal Washer Restoration: Check your stainless steel drive washers (the metal plates between the carbon). Because these reels generate high torque, look for any signs of "bluing" from heat or salt scoring. Polish them with 0000 grade steel wool to a mirror finish before installing the new Carbontex.

3. Hydro Block Maintenance: Many of these reels feature a Hydro Block rubber seal on the drag knob. Ensure this seal is clean and lightly oiled; it is your first line of defense in keeping salt and sand out of your new drag stack.

SEO & Technical Summary

• Product Type: Premium Carbon Fiber Drag Washer Upgrade

• Brand: Smoothdrag (Carbontex)

• Kit ID: Okuma Set #11

• Application: Large-Frame Spinning / Baitfeeder / Surf / Heavy Saltwater

• Key Benefits: High heat tolerance, zero-stiction start-up, and extreme longevity.