Difficulty with drag on my Fenwick Blackhawk reel

[ahalls]

I am having difficulty with the drag on my Fenwick Blackhawk 5/6 reel. Havent used it all that much but notices this problem my last time out. When i am stripping line out by hand to get ready to cast- the drag appears to slip and the line "outstrips" the pressure of me pulling on it and i get a bit of a birds nest forming. I also now notice that when i turn the drag to its maximum it doesnt seem to change the setting as much as it should- it is higher than the lowest setting but far from "strong" drag. Anything you think i am doing wrong or any way i could try and correct how the drag is working? Thanks!! Allan

 

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sounds like you didn't loosen the drag when you last stored it

 

[ahalls]

Didn't know i should have- anything i can do now?

 

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not really, keeping the drag locked down puts unneccesary tension on the spring and discs, and can cause your drag to not be as strong or not function properly

 

[ahalls]

Appreciate the info. Will know for the future....