Drag upgrade for TD-Z's

[Doc Smallie]

Does anyone know if there is an "aftermarket" drag upgrade for a basic Daiwa TD-Z?

[raul]

Smoothies Carbontex washers.

[just4kix]

Check out smoothdrag.com for the Carbontex Washers (Carbon Fiber Washers). Order the Daiwa Baitcaster Set #1 for TD-Z. I suggest also ordering their Cal's Grease and very lightly coat both sides of the washers.

[D.R.]

What J4K said.

Smooth Drag 1-888-206-4656 PST

D.R.

[Johnny A]

Worth EVERY penny!
Smoothies

[Doc Smallie]

Thanks for the information y'all. Next question ... can a novice install a set of Carbontex without too much difficulty or is this something better left for someone who has done it a time or two (D.R.)?

[termigator]

Easy as pie. Check out the maintenance section on TackleTour. They have lots of diagrams and instructions for various reels. They don't have one for the TD-Z, but the two articles concerning the Sol/Alphas maintenance and Curado drag upgrade will be extremely helpful.

[Bass Pro]

Thanks for the information y'all. Next question ... can a novice install a set of Carbontex without too much difficulty or is this something better left for someone who has done it a time or two (D.R.)?

It's not all that hard if you take you time and use the schematics that came with your reel.

Here is a link to a Carbontex upgrade on the Daiwa Alphas baitcaster. The TD-Z upgrade will be basically the same, just a different reel.

Daiwa Alphas Carbontex Drag Upgrade

[raul]

BassPro, my hat off, extremely helpful and very well documented to the point of being a tutorial.

[Doc Smallie]

Nice job with the Carbontex upgrade BP! Thanks for the link.