Thanks for the info! Saw that post over on the other board but it didn't equate in my brain that the models were similar to what he was working on.

Just took apart both the 50 and the STX and Cal'd up the fiber washers!

Better than new! thumbs Not too sure why anyone would *not* do this is kinda beyond me. huh Seems like a no-brainer upgrade on an already great reel.
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T.K. Paker