there was a problem with the early calcutta 400 drags but they are now switched out to dartanium much better than the old cloth drags. If you take care of you reel and don't leave the drags buckled down when your not fishing them they should and will last for years. I would suggest buying the 300 te it's a little smaller and if you throwing big plugs all day it will make a big difference. plus you can't beat shimano's custonmer service