Adjusting Braking System On New Revo Stx???

[britguy]

I just bought a new Revo STX baitcaster. 

 

I've read/seen the hype on Abu's site, etc.  about their new "Infini" braking system.  But there's nothing in the manual on specifically how to adjust this freel/system to optimize casting performance.

 

For example: which control is the 'mechanical' brake, and the 'magnetic' brake, and the  'centrifugal' brake?  And exactly how does one get them adjusted to work together???  I see only two means of adjusting the braking, but am not sure which is which - and where is the 'centrifugal' adjustment locatedf?

 

I've checked out a few on-line videos, but only get more confused.  Maybe I'm  too dumb to figure it out?

 

Would really appreciate some help here.  I expected a better instruction manual from ABU/Garcia.

 

 

[TNBassin']

The centrifugal brakes are located under the sideplate with the dial on it. I use those brakes with only 2 of the tabs engaged and adjust my spool tension accordingly. The spool tension knob is the little black knob trimmed in silver by the handle. Obviously the dial controls the magnetic brakes, but I hardly ever use those unless it's windy.

[britguy]

"The centrifugal brakes are located under the sideplate with the dial on it."

 

So, there are actually three means of adjusting the braking on this reel?  How do I access the centrifugal brakes? By removing the sideplate?  How?

 

And the click dial on the right side is the 'magnetic' brake? 

[wakeeater]

there should be a screw on the right side of the reel, towards the front.  you can use your finger nail or pocket knife to loosen it & then unscrew it.  the face plate on the left side  of the reel should twist down & pull off.

[TNBassin']

The screw head will be silver and be on the handle side of your reel. Unscrew that, you should be able to by hand, and once you back it all the way out you need to hold the screw back because it's spring loaded. If you just loosen the screw and try to take off the sideplate, it won't budge. You have to pull back on it. Once you do that, twist the side plateTOWARDS you which will be UP, and pull it off. There you will find the spool with the brake tabs. Engage as many as you need, most people only need two on, and close her back up. If you're still having trouble I will make a video for you since I have the same reel.

[JeziHogg]

Remember, when your engaging the centrifugal brakes, always have the opposite one engaged as well. You can also have 3 engaged, every second one.  

[britguy]

"Engage as many as you need, most people only need two on"

 

O.K. I got the sideplate off. (Mine is a left hand wind reel).

 

But I cant see how to adjust the little red weights IN or OUT ???

[britguy]

"But I cant see how to adjust the little red weights IN or OUT ???"

 

O.K. Sorry, figured it out, eventually. . . 

 

This one had three weights loose, and three tight.  So I reset it for two opposite weights loose (OUT).

 

Hopefully this will work.  I'll spool some line on and go out and give a go.  Looking forward to using it, its a nice little reel.

[TNBassin']

You got it. It's a great reel and is capable of being dialed in to fish any wait or conditions. Sometimes I turn off the brake blocks and just use the magnetic system for lighter baits. You'll love it.

[britguy]

" It's a great reel and is capable of being dialed in to fish any wait or conditions"

 

Yes, it is a very nice reel to use.  

 

I spooled on some 20lb Suffix braid - not quite filled the spool, about 1/8 inch or so showing - and a 3/8 oz practice plug, on a 61/2 foot BPS "Crankin Stick", and walked down to the lakeshore ( 2 minutes)  and threw a few dozen casts at floating bits of wood.  Casts about 100 feet easily. . .

 

Doesn't seem to cast quite as far as my Quantum "Smoke" reel with 30lb PP on a similar rod, with the same lure weight.  Not sure why?  But has excellent casting control, especially at the end of the cast - guess that's due to the centrifugal system?  No hint of backlash even when pushed really hard.

 

I'll persevere with it and hopefully can equal the casting distance of the "Smoke", but with better control. . .