In reply to Post #14
Since putting Carbontex washers into my Infinities it hasn't made them quick drag. It has improved the clutch though, much smoother and no sticking
Since putting Carbontex washers into my Infinities it hasn't made them quick drag. It has improved the clutch though, much smoother and no sticking
In reply to Post #16
Makes sense, Thanks guys I'm going to have to look into upgrading the old drag washers?
I've always liked the drag on these reels but after 18 yrs they could probably do with renewing?
Makes sense, Thanks guys I'm going to have to look into upgrading the old drag washers?
I've always liked the drag on these reels but after 18 yrs they could probably do with renewing?
I have a set if Infinity's bxr 5000. I have had them for 16 years now and would never sell them. Sturdy and reliable great retrieve as well. I have used them in the UK and France. only one tiny issue they have plastic line clips and sometimes these do break !!! easy to change to stainless spring line clips and then The upgraded spring clips I purchased were from South Coast Reels
The upgraded spring clips I purchased were from South Coast Reels
As for all the positives said, I too upgraded to the Carbon washers, they do make a big difference. On my second set of XBRs since they launched, sold the 1st lot as gave up fishing for a while, otherwise I'd probably still have the 1st set.
They are heavy, they are robust, probably been surpassed internally and cosmetically but I like them, as someone new to them I'd be wary of them on a lighter rod, but if you can get past that.....
Query re the Southern clips guys, do they allow the line guard to still be used? I can't remember if I've asked that company but remember those I asked saying no, hence the query.
They are heavy, they are robust, probably been surpassed internally and cosmetically but I like them, as someone new to them I'd be wary of them on a lighter rod, but if you can get past that.....
Query re the Southern clips guys, do they allow the line guard to still be used? I can't remember if I've asked that company but remember those I asked saying no, hence the query.
In reply to Post #19
I actually had the Johnson Ross clips on my Infinities which were fine. I see the large SCR ones are advertised as compatible so I'm sure they're fine mate.
I actually had the Johnson Ross clips on my Infinities which were fine. I see the large SCR ones are advertised as compatible so I'm sure they're fine mate.
In reply to Post #20
Thanks Yonny, I've sent them a e-mail and will feedback
Thanks Yonny, I've sent them a e-mail and will feedback
In reply to Post #21
Yes please let us know as I'm going to order.
How much are they on the SCR website, I can't find them, maybe easier to order from their ebay shop?
LINK
Yes please let us know as I'm going to order.
How much are they on the SCR website, I can't find them, maybe easier to order from their ebay shop?
LINK
In reply to Post #22
Same price but free shipping off the bay so worth buying on there
Same price but free shipping off the bay so worth buying on there
In reply to Post #24
Result sir.
Result sir.
Thanks All. Managed to get a pair for £600 but with 10% off. They came yesterday and I had already bought the SCR large metal clips so fit them.
A bit of a nightmare to fit, the video just shows someone knocking the pin out with a thin bradawl and no problem. I literally have a spool shaped dent in my oak kitchen counter and the bugger still didn't shift. Ended up using the dremmel and a small cutting disk. Loaded them up with 15lb GR60 and they feel like tanks.
Going to do a couple of nights straight after work tomorrow so will see how they go.
Looking at my Emblem spod reel the spools look almost identical so I should have checked whether they are interchangeable as the emblem spool comes with both impact line clip and sharks tooth style.
Thanks again
A bit of a nightmare to fit, the video just shows someone knocking the pin out with a thin bradawl and no problem. I literally have a spool shaped dent in my oak kitchen counter and the bugger still didn't shift. Ended up using the dremmel and a small cutting disk. Loaded them up with 15lb GR60 and they feel like tanks.
Going to do a couple of nights straight after work tomorrow so will see how they go.
Looking at my Emblem spod reel the spools look almost identical so I should have checked whether they are interchangeable as the emblem spool comes with both impact line clip and sharks tooth style.
Thanks again
In reply to Post #26
eskimojon, with line in the clip does the line guard touch the clip at all on rotation of the spool?
I have e-mailed SCR and they said "We have no feedback saying this happens" so all sounds good.
IIRC it was Weston Developement that said I'd have to put the guards back due to their clip, though it was a while ago.
eskimojon, with line in the clip does the line guard touch the clip at all on rotation of the spool?
I have e-mailed SCR and they said "We have no feedback saying this happens" so all sounds good.
IIRC it was Weston Developement that said I'd have to put the guards back due to their clip, though it was a while ago.
In reply to Post #27
TopgunAdams has the SCR clips and he says the line guard is not a problem. Just a bit fiddly to put them on
TopgunAdams has the SCR clips and he says the line guard is not a problem. Just a bit fiddly to put them on
In reply to Post #28
Thanks S_B, much appreciated I think I'll be getting some pronto!
Thanks S_B, much appreciated
I think I'll be getting some pronto!