Article: How to fix/improve the drag on a Shakespeare Reel - by Tomtom

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Hey Tom. Good info. I'll betcha most of those small enclosed spinners are built just about the same. I'll have to dissect a couple of mine to see.

well i wouldnt buy one of these reels myself but i do have some friends that have them and i will b sure to pass onthe info great story

The Shakespeare spinning reels, the various Alphas, Prius, and that sort, have a teflon washer between the spool and the body. Those drags are very smooth and adjustable as well as staying where you set them.

good read

Excellant read for future thinking. Thank you as
I have several of these. Was about to start working
with them to shoot docks with

yep good read and good info thanks

Very good info and set of instructions, Thanks

now I know why I had some problems with drag on a few of these good lil reels thanks for the great instructions . These shakespeares work better than a spinning reel for dock shooting I get less jigs stuck in my thumb .

Great read. I just wish you had posted a pic of the washer after the 5 bends. That wasn't exactly clear to me, but I"m gonna figure it out. Thanks for posting.