Star drag vs. lever drag...thoughts?

[RobertKnight]

Is a lever drag reel enough of an improvement over the star drag system to warrant the usual difference in price? Im talking smaller reels, btw. I realize that in the larger class reels that the newer lever drag systems arent even in the same class as a star drag as far as the other improvements made in modern reels (avet 30 vs penn 4/0 for example). Im considering buying a Torium 16/20 and I've heard for the price they cant be beat, but is it worth it to spend a bit more and get something comparable from Avet (as an example)? I'm trying to weigh cost vs. convenience vs. any other factors I dont know about because I've never owned a lever drag reel. Any advice or opinions on the subject would be helpful.

[umoa]

http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/re...s-avet-sx.html

[Lend-a-Fish]

Do advanced search, many threads on this comparison have been discussed.

Apples and oranges, both are good, just depends on your application.

[new bluefin]

i like both but im gonna have to go wiyh lever drag becaues it gives u freespool,strike and full

[MikeyLikesIt]

my $.02 would be that with a lever drag, you can "see" where your drag is set.

I mean the lever is right there, you look down and know instantly how much pressure (roughly) your reel is gonna put on a fish.

With a star drag, you're just guessing unless you manually check it, because there are no index markings or other indicators.

[jiminoc]

I own two toriums and they were my go to reels last year. I then bought an avet jx and I'm hooked on the lever drag. So I'm getting a couple mxls this year to be my go to reel. I like knowing where my drag is. #1 reason... no one I go fishing with knows what the fuck they're doing with drag and always fuck up my star drags. In the morning I'll set them to 1/3 breaking strength, but midday who the hell knows.

I know with level drags they won't know enough to put it in freespool and mess with the dial. Plus they're just cooler :O