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Thanks to the Valiant's exclusive TwinDrag technology, the drag tension you set will vary no more than one pound when
line is pulled off the reel at any speed! Unfortunately, there is another factor which causes drag variance that needs to
be accounted for . This factor is based on how full the reel is with line . When the spool is filled, the line is being pulled off
a high point on the spool . As the amount of line on the spool reduces, the line is pulled from a lower area on the spool .
There is less leverage used when the line is pulled at a lower level, which means the line needs more force to move the
spool against the drag . The drag setting has not been decreased, but the line will encounter increased tension . Account
for the drag pressure to approximately double when 25% of the line has been removed from a full spool .
Begin filling the Valiant reel by attaching the line securely to the reel spool . With tension applied to the line, fill the spool
to approximately 1/4” from the spool edge .
NOTE: Filling the spool too close to the spool edge means you will have to level wind perfectly to prevent a high spot from
occurring . If a high spot occurs, the reel will not allow you to retrieve all of the line . Leave room on the spool to level wind
comfortably while fighting a fish .
Because of mono compaction when using ultra light line, we recommend first filling the spool with at least 2/3 spectra
line . Mono Compaction - Mono compaction is a problem that happens with light line . The smaller the mono line
diameter, the more elasticity the line will have . The elasticity is multiplied by the amount of line put on the spool
which creates pressure on the spool . When too much light line is added,
the pressure can expand the spool . This could cause the reel to
perform with inconsistent drag pressure or, if enough pressure
is built up, break the spool in half .Always put the least amount
of ultra-light line on the reel as needed .
Mount the reel on the rod with its rod clamp .
If your reel is a right-handed model, be sure to
mount the reel with the handle on the right .
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Variance
Filling
the Spool
Rod
Mounting
Rod Clamp
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