Mickthedick Posted Tuesday at 08:01 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:01 PM I just called Lew’s customer service with this same problem using braided line. They suggested using 20 yards of mono before I added the braided line. Changed the line out and everything works as it should now. The braided line won’t grip the spool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_burrito Posted Wednesday at 06:28 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:28 PM I had the same issues with a couple Tournament MBs. I took em apart and put them back together, and the issue went away. Never figured out why they were slipping though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloatsburgPete Posted Friday at 06:13 PM Share Posted Friday at 06:13 PM I thought the drag on my Lew's Tournament MG was slipping too (all mono line), then the handle turns but disengaged from the spindle, and the drag seems locked in place - after 1 year plus of light use. I bought that MB as an upgrade to my cheap Abu Pro Max which is 1/2 as much, 2x as old w/ 5x the casts, no issues. 1st and last Lew's for me, I need something more reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted Friday at 11:22 PM Share Posted Friday at 11:22 PM Here’s the order of steps I would take to diagnose drag issues in any reel. Rule out: 1. Braid slipping 2. misassembled drag stack 3. contaminated drag washers 4. worn damaged washers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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