Bps Dual Braking Reels.

[Zeeso]

Hey guys.  I have a few bps reels that have the dual breaking system.  I was at the local pond the other day and was trying to fine tune them for their applications but couldn't seem to get the results i wanted.  

 

Do you guys adjust the centrifugal brakes?  Or do you keep them at factory settings.  On all of my reels I keep the magnetic brakes low, around 2-4 it varies for each reel but I haven't messed with the centrifugal brakes yet.  I am proficient enough where feather my casts with my thumbs, but I would assume some guys keep at least a couple brakes on just in case.  IF I adjust them, do I have to keep at least 2 on?  I watched a video here where the gentleman explained you want to keep it symmetrical so I guess that means at least 2 on.  But just wanted to get some insight before I start messing with them.

 

An example, I really try and launch my lipless cranks, so I am assuming  I would want a couple brakes on just to prevent a backlash from occuring.  Or can that be controlled with just your thumb?  

 

I was thinking for baits where I don't really try to launch them , but its more about accuracy and control, I could perhaps turn them off?  Or set it to the lowest possible settings.

 

Thanks for any input guys!

[SoCalFisher]

I don't have any bass pro reels but on all the reels I do have, I don't use the magnetic breaks at all, just put on two of the centrifugal. I use the spool tension knob and my thumb from there.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

the Cent brake is most effective in the beginning of the cast keeping the line from flowing faster than the bait is pulling it out. The Mag brake helps most in minimizing over run as the bait slows. Casting into the wind can be made easier with mag brake settings. You'll have to experiment, but as a starting point put 1/2 the cent brakes on, mag on zero. Set the spool tension to where the bait falls slowly and the spool stops when it hits the ground. Use the mag to fine tune from there.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

My carbonlite had 4 settings for cent brakes; OFF- position one had 2 brakes active- pos two had 4- and pos three had 6. Position one is where mine stayed and just turned mag brake as needed usually 2-5.

[Sundance]

i alway leave 2 cent. brakes on unless its windy then i go to 4 or 6 as needed, for the mag breaks i set the the spool tension a little loose for better casting distance then use the mag. breaks to to keep the spool from over running at the end of the cast.

[JellyMan]

I left mine at factory setting. Then I adjusted to lure weight, then adjusted magnetic knob. 

[Ima Bass Ninja]

I leave 2-3 centrifical brakes on depending on the rod and lure. Most times the mag brakes are on 2. On the water i will only adjust the mag brakes as taking the side plate off for the cent brakes takes precious seconds off the clock.

[The Rooster]

No one mentioned it but you can use three centrifugal brakes in a Y configuration and still be symmetrical. I have seen posts where guys claim they just use one brake and had no problems. I doubt it will hurt the reel or casting ability if they're not symmetrically set, as in one, or five on, but I like symmetrical settings and it's one reason I haven't tried a Lew's reel yet since most of them have just four brakes, not six like most others. I'd have to use either four or two, depending on what I do, and sometimes I like three in the Y set up. Sometimes two isn't enough in the wind but four is too much.

On the spool tension knob, I leave it as loose as it will go and still stop side to side movement of the spool. I used to tighten it down so the bait just barely fell and it hit the floor and stopped with no overrun but that was extremely restricting the cast distance.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

No one mentioned it but you can use three centrifugal brakes in a Y configuration and still be symmetrical. I have seen posts where guys claim they just use one brake and had no problems. I doubt it will hurt the reel or casting ability if they're not symmetrically set, as in one, or five on, but I like symmetrical settings and it's one reason I haven't tried a Lew's reel yet since most of them have just four brakes, not six like most others. I'd have to use either four or two, depending on what I do, and sometimes I like three in the Y set up. Sometimes two isn't enough in the wind but four is too much.

On the spool tension knob, I leave it as loose as it will go and still stop side to side movement of the spool. I used to tighten it down so the bait just barely fell and it hit the floor and stopped with no overrun but that was extremely restricting the cast distance.

 

With other brands I have only cent brakes I will use just one and no issue at all.

[jhoffman]

I keep my brakes set very light and spool tension knob then use my thumb to control it. Love when i see guys swinging like theyre driving a tent stake and then say that baitcasters suck.

[gripnrip]

Check the videos that Bassresource does.  I set my reels based on Glenn's instructions to start out and it made a total difference in my casting abilities.

[Sherlock 60]

With my PQ reels I usually keep only two of the centrifical brakes engaged.

 

Last year I finally realized the real purpose of magnetic brakes and now only turn them on when casting into the wind (which was really cool the first time I did it successfully) and for when I am using light lures.

[craww]

Ive found each one of the dual braking models I own have had their own sweet spot. For those of you that own the Johnny Morris C.L., you can put a piece of tape over where the tabs come out...IE you can run odd numbers. On my shimanos I leave one break on and forget it 99% of the time, just use my thumb a little more if necessary.

[Zeeso]

I opened up my PQ's.  It appeared the brakes were just randomly set as each one was different.  I turned them all off, and then flipped 2 on, opposite each other, and my casts were  a lot smoother and carried further with less casting force.  Thanks for the input guys!  I only manged to catch some grass and a few pine trees.  The bite in my backyard still hasn't turned on yet.  Cant wait to get them out on the water when it warms up!

 

My extreme says it is dual braking, but it appears I cannot access the centrifugal brakes, it is one of the new models, something im missing?

[The Rooster]

The newest Extreme has centrifugal braking that is permanently set in the on position. There are 4 brakes, all on, all the time. The magnetics are adjustable though. I have heard of people doing surgery to their reels to "turn off two of them". They said it improved things.

[B A S S E R]

I have a JM Sig, 4 PQ's, and a Carbonblack. All of them have 2 or less centrifugal brakes on and magnetic set on 3 or less. 

[TNBassin']

People are pretty intimidated with using a bait caster, because many used them years ago when they weren't as user friendly. Today's reels with centrifugal or dual braking systems are nearly fool proof. That being said, I'm still trying to master mag only reels lol.