ThatGuyDownTheStreet Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 How similar or different are they? How easy is it to get parts for the 300? Can the 300 take a dunk? Line capacity on the 300? Thanks ahaed, guys. Member of the MSBA and Ditch Trolls.Quote:Originally Posted by Taggeryou just don't touch another mans [rods]... like messing with his wife only worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc537 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 How similar or different are they? How easy is it to get parts for the 300? Can the 300 take a dunk? Line capacity on the 300? Thanks ahaed, guys. The 300 is heavier than a 704. can they take a dunk,maybe a touch better than a 704/6.Line capacity is about the same as a 706 with 20# mono.Fact.specs.say 300 yrds.real life about 275.A big diff.is the 300 has a knob between the handle and housing that applies tension against the handle so it dosnt turn on the cast.I might be wrong in explaining it but I always liked it.I still enjoy using mine at times.Its a strong reel but you have to change the drag washers with the Penn washers.The Penn parts are much easier to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apexkeeper Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Its my understanding that Van Staal's were spawned based on modified cracks. They can take one heak of a beating thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuyDownTheStreet Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 So the Crack can take a bigger beating, but Penns are easier to get parts for? And what was that about chainging drag washers with Penn washers? Member of the MSBA and Ditch Trolls.Quote:Originally Posted by Taggeryou just don't touch another mans [rods]... like messing with his wife only worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc537 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 So the Crack can take a bigger beating, but Penns are easier to get parts for? And what was that about chainging drag washers with Penn washers? I dont know if it can take a bigger beating but it is a strong reel.If the original Crack got wet it lost alot of its drag hence the switch to Penn washers.The Crack has one metal and 1 drag washer.Use the HT100.If you bought it used check tosee if this has been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuyDownTheStreet Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 How easy would it be to swap the washers? Member of the MSBA and Ditch Trolls.Quote:Originally Posted by Taggeryou just don't touch another mans [rods]... like messing with his wife only worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripstrike Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 There should be a circle clip holding the drag stack in the spool. Pop out the clip and turn the spool upside down on a table and rap it till they fall out, replace the drags and check the washers, and put it all back together. Pretty easy overall. The meek shall inherit the Earth, the bold will inherit the Oceans. Ditch Troll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJeep Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 The Crack is old technology, the Penns are a little more up to date. With the new braids you don't have to go with a large diameter spool reel. The Crack is a winch, but the 706 is no slouch. Stay away from bails no mater what. Peace Frank II --- If anyone needs me, I'll be in my MAN CAVE, rotating the laundry. - C.C.A. - American Littoral Society Tagger w/ 61 returns - Vietnam Veteran U. S. Army, Grand Pa of 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuyDownTheStreet Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 wait, do I replace the washers or the drag itself? And why stay away from bails? Member of the MSBA and Ditch Trolls.Quote:Originally Posted by Taggeryou just don't touch another mans [rods]... like messing with his wife only worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc537 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Use a small screwdriver to remove the ring.Also keep your thumb on one side and work the other side up easy.As I said prior, there is only one metal washer and one drag washer.Use the HT100 drag washer which you can buy in most B&TS.Most people have a problem with bail closing when casting and breaking off plugs.I never had that happen when I used my Crack with the bail on,however it was removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuyDownTheStreet Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ok, so now the drag replacing thing is cleared up, which should I get if I had a chance at the 300 for relatively cheap? Member of the MSBA and Ditch Trolls.Quote:Originally Posted by Taggeryou just don't touch another mans [rods]... like messing with his wife only worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc537 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 It all depends on how much your paying for it.$75-$115 in nice condition without excessive dings or corrosion on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emgred Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ok, so now the drag replacing thing is cleared up, which should I get if I had a chance at the 300 for relatively cheap? Loved my 706's; Loved my Cracks. Both require love and care if you are going to fish them hard. (dunking, sand etc.) Back in the day I had the Crack on a Lami Honey Glass 11' rod and the 706 on a 10' glass rod. Crack would be used more for big water and M etc. Today, given the ability to get most parts for a 706 a lot easier than for a Crack, I'd opt for the 706. That being said, go for both!!! A Curmudgeon's reputation for malevolence is undeserved. They're neither warped nor evil at heart. They don't hate mankind, just mankind's absurdities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc537 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 [quote=emgred;5405128 Back in the day I had the Crack on a Lami Honey Glass 11' rod and the 706 on a 10' glass rod. Those were the days. Tylenol loves me when I start slinging the honey Lami with Crack 300 on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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