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Thanks to the Platinum Twin Drags exclusive Twin Drag technology, the drag tension you set will vary no more than two

DRAG

pounds when line is pulled off the reel at any speed! Unfortunately, there is another factor which causes drag variance that

VARIANCE

needs to be accounted for. This factor is based on how full the reel is with line. When the spool is filled, the line is being

pulled off a high point on the spool. As the amount of line on the spool reduces, the line is pulled from a lower area on the

spool. There is less leverage used when the line is pulled at a lower level, which means the line needs more force to move the

spool against the drag. The drag setting has not been decreased, but the line will encounter increased tension. Account for

the drag pressure to approximately double when 25% of the line has been removed from a full spool.

Begin filling the Platinum TwinDrag Reel by attaching the line securely to the reel spool. With tension applied to the line, fill

FILLING

the spool to approximately 1/4" from the spool edge.

THE SPOOL

NOTE: Filling the spool too close to the spool edge means you will have to level wind perfectly to prevent a high spot from

occurring. If a high spot occurs, the reel will not allow you to retrieve all of the line. Leave room on the spool to level wind

comfortably while fighting a fish.

Because of mono compaction when using ultra light line, we recommend first filling the spool with at least 2/3 dacron line.

Mono Compaction - Mono compaction is a problem that happens with light line. The smaller the mono line diameter, the

more elasticity the line will have. The elasticity is multiplied by the amount of line put on the spool which creates pressure

on the spool. When too much light line is added, the pressure can expand the spool. This could cause the reel to perform with

inconsistent drag pressure or, if enough pressure is built up, break the spool in half. Always put the least amount of ultra-light

line on the reel as needed.

Mount the reel on the rod with its rod

ROD

clamp. If your reel is a right-handed

MOUNTING

model, be sure to mount the reel with

the handle on the right.

Rod clamp