Thanks for the update on the forum issues. I did not know if it was on my end or what ..read more

All, We've been experiencing an influx of spammers attacking the forum/server which has been causing TKF to go down at times. We are working on the issue ..read more

glad to hear you're making progress, and found the right shop ..read more

I sat in the phone with a very friendly cat at Ron’s Bait and Tackle in CCTX this afternoon, trying to diagnose the problem over the phone (Ron’s is the sole Quantum repair center in Texas). Pulled the spool, checked this and that, etc., and no idea why the drag’s not working. Am going to swing by there Sat morning and see if some hands on action will reveal its dysfunction, It reels in line, but won’t if there’s even the slightest if resistance. We’ll see ..read more

Assuming your clutch is working fine - push the button it freespools, crank the handle, pinion engages and clutch releases fully (usually w/ a 2nd click), there's not much that can go wrong with a drag stack beyond wearing-thin the abrasive washers. The principal on every drag stack is the same going back to 1954 Ambassadeur. The star drag is a nut that tightens on the main shaft to compress the drag stack against the main gear. You probably want to search out a supplier for carbontex drag washers on ebay. A search for your reel model didn't turn up a parts match, but contact HP Bearings an ..read more

Still trying to make a skirt that has and end collar design instead of the middle collar design. https://youtu.be/MxjeF1VVvtk ..read more

Quantum CT101h PTs, fave salt bait cast reel, has a slipping drag. No matter how much I tighten or loosen, nada… slip slip slip. Was looking to take it in a trip 04/27 but not now. Anyone in HTX proper that has the skill and know how and time to take a look at it this week ? My guess is that it needs a new drag plate. Really not interested in buying a new reel inside of six days ..read more

Quantum CT101h PTs, fave salt bait cast reel, has a slipping drag. No matter how much I tighten or loosen, nada… slip slip slip. Was looking to take it in a trip 04/27 but not now. Anyone in HTX proper that has the skill and know how and time to take a look at it this week ? My guess is that it needs a new drag plate. Really not interested in buying a new reel inside of six days ..read more

Great trip. Thanks for sharing ..read more

Keep up the good work, Professor! I got tired just reading about your 13-mile paddle and meat-haul. Sent from my SM-G973U1 using Tapatalk ..read more