In reply to Post #58
Im in the same boat ready to buy these but the drag is off putting. Seems a quarter of a turn to locked up from FS isnt a lot to play with
Im in the same boat ready to buy these but the drag is off putting. Seems a quarter of a turn to locked up from FS isnt a lot to play with
In reply to Post #58
the original carbon washers are roughly 28.5mm, I replaced with daiwa felt washers which were 26mm, I replaced one carbon washer in each spool with felt to give roughly half a turn of adjustment. im sure if you replaced another you'd get even more adjustment
the original carbon washers are roughly 28.5mm, I replaced with daiwa felt washers which were 26mm, I replaced one carbon washer in each spool with felt to give roughly half a turn of adjustment. im sure if you replaced another you'd get even more adjustment
In reply to Post #59
14000 power aero xtb spool is 76mm, spool to bail arm is 115mm. obsidian spool 77.5mm, spool to bail arm 114mm, so yeah pretty much identical in size
i do wish they were the proper 12000 size, dont really need 14000 size
14000 power aero xtb spool is 76mm, spool to bail arm is 115mm. obsidian spool 77.5mm, spool to bail arm 114mm, so yeah pretty much identical in size
i do wish they were the proper 12000 size, dont really need 14000 size
In reply to Post #62
Thanks, do you have a link for the washers used. Did you need to grease them. I think the Obsidian has Carbon fiber did these have grease. Any tips for changing is it just a case of screws washers and metal plates like shimano?
Thanks, do you have a link for the washers used. Did you need to grease them. I think the Obsidian has Carbon fiber did these have grease. Any tips for changing is it just a case of screws washers and metal plates like shimano?
In reply to Post #64
I brought some to replace my much beloved xtd 5500 which were just not big enough / didn't hold enough line for French trips.
Only used them for a week in France but just to echo the below really, crazy light for thier size, super smooth clutch, great line lay.
Also found the quick drag to be a little too quick for me, all my fishing would have been done between 2-3 clicks of the drag. Changed out 2x carbon washers for felt and now much better. Still quick just gives a bit more choice for drag settings.
Yes you need to grease the felt, I used slippery eel but believe you can also use 3 in 1 oil.
I got the felt off some random on fb who sent it to me but believe many use vacuum / hoover felt off ebay which is pretty cheap, just have to cut them yourself, I brought a hole punch for the centre hole.
Really like them 👍🏽 very happy with the purchase
Very easy to change them out, just need a screwdriver.
I brought some to replace my much beloved xtd 5500 which were just not big enough / didn't hold enough line for French trips.
Only used them for a week in France but just to echo the below really, crazy light for thier size, super smooth clutch, great line lay.
Also found the quick drag to be a little too quick for me, all my fishing would have been done between 2-3 clicks of the drag. Changed out 2x carbon washers for felt and now much better. Still quick just gives a bit more choice for drag settings.
Yes you need to grease the felt, I used slippery eel but believe you can also use 3 in 1 oil.
I got the felt off some random on fb who sent it to me but believe many use vacuum / hoover felt off ebay which is pretty cheap, just have to cut them yourself, I brought a hole punch for the centre hole.
Really like them 👍🏽 very happy with the purchase
Very easy to change them out, just need a screwdriver.
In reply to Post #65
Thanks. Seems a little complicated. Im not familiar with changing washers. Such a shame about the drag its the only thing holding me back. Might go for the Shimano Ultegra XTE 14000
Thanks. Seems a little complicated. Im not familiar with changing washers. Such a shame about the drag its the only thing holding me back. Might go for the Shimano Ultegra XTE 14000
In reply to Post #66
Videos on you tube how to do it,it's a doddle
Videos on you tube how to do it,it's a doddle
In reply to Post #67
Link for the felt washers to fit these reels?
Link for the felt washers to fit these reels?
In reply to Post #66
It's not even a 5 minute job and super easy. Remove spool, remove 3 screws, that gives you access to the drag washers. Pop them all out, make sure you keep them all in sequence, then take out 2 carbon ones and replace with greased felt ones.
I took out the top and bottom carbon washers, not sure if that was right or not, think there's a 3rd in the middle from memory but that worked for me
It's not even a 5 minute job and super easy. Remove spool, remove 3 screws, that gives you access to the drag washers. Pop them all out, make sure you keep them all in sequence, then take out 2 carbon ones and replace with greased felt ones.
I took out the top and bottom carbon washers, not sure if that was right or not, think there's a 3rd in the middle from memory but that worked for me
In reply to Post #69
I'd give Weston a call or email if you don't want to cut them yourself. They only have 2 sets of felt washers on thier page, neither state they are for the Okuma, these look similar but you'd need to check with them
https://westondevelopments.com/shop/carbon-drag-washers/original-daiwa-felt-washer-ss-tournament/
I'd give Weston a call or email if you don't want to cut them yourself. They only have 2 sets of felt washers on thier page, neither state they are for the Okuma, these look similar but you'd need to check with them
https://westondevelopments.com/shop/carbon-drag-washers/original-daiwa-felt-washer-ss-tournament/
In reply to Post #68
speak to future reel servicing google their website for phone number they probably do felt washers for the okuma obsidian reels
speak to future reel servicing google their website for phone number they probably do felt washers for the okuma obsidian reels
In reply to Post #71
Cheers, spoke to them. They do not have felt washers in the right size and only stick to OEM parts.
However, something like below has been suggested cut the right size.
https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/products/detail/keystone-electronics/3117/57503
I've been to have a look at the reels. To be honest the drag is quick but its not as bad as initially thought side compared side by side to the shimano 14000 xte. The XTE you go from locked up to FS in around half a turn.
The obsidian just over a quarter. Very similar to daiwa QD
Cheers, spoke to them. They do not have felt washers in the right size and only stick to OEM parts.
However, something like below has been suggested cut the right size.
https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/products/detail/keystone-electronics/3117/57503
I've been to have a look at the reels. To be honest the drag is quick but its not as bad as initially thought side compared side by side to the shimano 14000 xte. The XTE you go from locked up to FS in around half a turn.
The obsidian just over a quarter. Very similar to daiwa QD
In reply to Post #1
Just to update. I went with the Okumas. Ive only had one session so far. I really like them. Line lay is great and the reel feels smooth. The drag is quick and it took me some getting used to you need tiny one click adjustments. I will give them a few more sessions and see how I go.
Just to update. I went with the Okumas. Ive only had one session so far. I really like them. Line lay is great and the reel feels smooth. The drag is quick and it took me some getting used to you need tiny one click adjustments. I will give them a few more sessions and see how I go.
In reply to Post #73
They are absolutely superb reels,im loving mine
They are absolutely superb reels,im loving mine
In reply to Post #74
How are you finding the drag
How are you finding the drag