Increasing drag on an old Martin 65???

[smij]

Anybody know if it's possible to increase the drag on a click pawl Martin 65? The spool overruns when I'm stripping out line...

This style reel:


Thanks!

[DeadDrifting]

The gurus over on Clark's classic forum have said you need to remove the spring, stretch it a little, heat it to 350 to re-temper it, and put it back. Some said replace the spring with one that adds a little more force. I have a 67 I'd like to tighten just a little, but haven't tried it yet. Hopefully someone who's done it will chime in.

[bobbyg]

This may be of help.....http://fiberglassflyrodders.com/foru...tin+drag#p7414