SWEDISH ABU & ZEBCO CARDINAL 44 & 44X CARBON DRAG WASHER UPGRADE KITS 
   
Smooth Drag from the USA, manufacture Carbontex Carbon fibre drag washers. They are the best upgrade in drag washers, available. Try them and you will not be disappointed! Carbon fibre offers a combination of unrivalled stopping power, silky smoothness and outstanding consistency, with a high heat tolerance.  When lubricated with Cal's drag washer grease! 
   
Jim's Reel Shop are offering upgrade kits assembled by Jim's Reel Shop for the Swedish 1970's ABU Cardinal 44 & 44X models. It comprises of three Carbon drag washers, to replace the original stock washer part number 9872 and an extra to place on the drag washer bushing part number 9870. For the smoothest drag performance, so no more lost fish because of a snatching drag!
 
We can fit this kit for you if you wish us, to service your reels! Jim's Reel Shop has Carbontex drag washer sets and loose washers available for most reels. If you don't see it listed in our store, let us know! 
  
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