Chronarch Ci4+ Braking System?

[OntarioFishingGuy]

I have a new Chronarch CI4 and it is an awesome reel, but if am just not sure how to use the braking system on it. I am used to the external brakes on Tatulas. Any insight on this would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[IAY]

You can pretty much set the breaks to have two on and adjust the rest with the outside knob that controls the break case. I have heard that Shimano breaking system are a bit more forgiving than the Daiwa(Never used a Daiwa before), and I can tell you that you can just set it and leave it for most of the part.

[Tywithay]

I started with 2 brakes on inside and adjusted the external as needed. Eventually ended up 1 on inside. I just set the spool tension for a slow fall and let it fly. It was a lot more finicky than my Tatula though. The Tatula I just tighten the tension enough to remove side to side movement, and the mag pretty much stays on 6 all the time unless it's windy. The CI4+ I had to use the external adjustment and tension a lot when changing baits.

[OntarioFishingGuy]

Thanks! But how do I adjust the internal brakes? I know they have the red pins, but there seems to be 2 that will move up and down, and 2 that will move side to side.

[Tywithay]

They should be marked on-off and slide one way or the other.

[ColdSVT]

Mine came with two internals set...havt got to play with it yet....

[CYP]

Thanks! But how do I adjust the internal brakes? I know they have the red pins, but there seems to be 2 that will move up and down, and 2 that will move side to side.

 

They are most likely a little stiff,  mine were.  I leave it at 2/2 and use the dial as well

[Dramer77]

I started with 2 brakes on inside and adjusted the external as needed. Eventually ended up 1 on inside. I just set the spool tension for a slow fall and let it fly. It was a lot more finicky than my Tatula though. The Tatula I just tighten the tension enough to remove side to side movement, and the mag pretty much stays on 6 all the time unless it's windy. The CI4+ I had to use the external adjustment and tension a lot when changing baits.

when I set mine for a slow fall I seem to get a over spool mid cast, but it catches up by the end of the cast and it's fine.. I find I need to tighten line tension up more to stop this.. Then it doesn't really drop

[CYP]

I just uploaded a video to youtube setting the brakes.  Its processing Ill stick the link here when its done. Its a crappy video but you will get the basic idea.  Once they are not so stiff

its very easy just to slide on/off

[CYP]

[F14A-B]

Way to go CYP..... Nice gesture... That should help him out& others!

[Raul]

Two different braking systems, Tatulas have magnetic brake while the Chronarch has centrifugal brake. Centrifugal brakes are adjusted by removing the non handle sideplate and activating a series of weights, actívate, close, make a few casts and readjust if needed.

[CYP]

Way to go CYP..... Nice gesture... That should help him out& others!

 

Thanks,  hopefully it does,  its not easy to video those things are so tiny.  Everyone is helpful here so hopefully I could contribute a little

[OntarioFishingGuy]

Thanks everyone for your help! I think I understand now. I'll go out on the water and see, but by flipping in my hallway, I can already adjust the brakes perfectly.