Product Description
Elite Stopping Power: Smoothdrag Carbontex Drag Kit for Daiwa Tanacom 800
The Daiwa Tanacom 800 is a powerhouse designed for deep-drop applications, and while its factory ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) system is a significant upgrade from older generations, many offshore anglers still prefer the unmatched consistency of Smoothdrag Carbontex. This kit replaces the original factory carbon washers with high-density, cross-weave Carbontex, providing a smoother, more linear drag curve.
Because the Tanacom 800 and 1200 were engineered as a new generation of electric reels (released circa 2023), they feature a larger and more robust drag stack than the legacy Tanacom 750 or 1000 models.
Why Upgrade the Tanacom 800?
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Refined Start-Up Inertia: The Tanacom 800 is rated for a massive 50 lbs (22 kg) of drag. Carbontex ensures that line peels off with zero "stick-slip" (stuttering) when a heavy fish first strikes, protecting your knots and braided line.
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Superior Thermal Stability: Deep-drop fishing involves long, high-friction battles. Carbon fiber is designed to dissipate heat efficiently, preventing drag "fade" or glazing during a 500-yard ascent with a trophy fish.
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Wet-Environment Performance: Electric reels are constantly exposed to salt spray. Carbontex maintains a consistent friction coefficient even when moisture penetrates the spool, unlike standard felt or lower-grade carbon composites.
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Unmatched Durability: These washers are virtually wear-proof and will not compress over time. It is a "one-and-done" upgrade that often lasts the entire life of the reel.
Fitment & Technical Specifications
This kit is specifically precision-lapped for the oversized gear stack found in the modern Tanacom 800/1200 series.
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Washer Count: 7-Washer Set (Matching the factory ATD stack).
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Compatibility:
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Daiwa Tanacom 800
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Daiwa Tanacom 1200
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Performance Category: Heavy-Duty Electric / Deep Drop / Swordfishing.
Technical Note: The Tanacom 800 uses a internal motor-in-spool design. While the drag stack is accessible, we highly recommend referencing the high-resolution, exploded-view PDF schematics at www.reelschematic.com before disassembly to ensure the complex electronic and gearing components are handled correctly.
Professional Installation & Lubrication
To achieve the "super-tuned" feel required for high-stakes deep dropping, we strongly recommend a "wet" drag setup:
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Deuthlon Reel Grease: Apply a very thin, translucent coating of Deuthlon Reel Grease (or Cal's Universal Grease) to both sides of each Carbontex washer. This specialized PTFE-based grease prevents "chatter" and creates a waterproof barrier that protects your metal drive washers from the corrosive effects of deep-sea salt.
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Metal Washer Prep: If you are reusing your metal drive washers, ensure they are perfectly flat and polished. Any scoring or salt pitting on the metal will compromise the smoothness of your new carbon washers.
SEO & Technical Summary
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Product Type: Premium Carbon Fiber Drag Washer Upgrade
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Brand: Smoothdrag (Carbontex)
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Max Drag Rating: Up to 50 lbs (22 kg)
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Target Species: Swordfish, Halibut, Grouper, and Tilefish.
