FunkJishing Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 what do you prefer and why? what are the good/bad things about each? Quote
Arv Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I prefer centrifugal. Really, most braking systems on the market today will be fine. 1 Quote
thehooligan Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I also prefer centrifugal, its always been more consistent for me in all fishing conditions & applications... 1 Quote
FunkJishing Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 does it feel diffrent? I've only had mag breaks. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 I prefer reels that use both. If I can have only one then it would depend on what I was going to use the reel for. Pitching / Flipping and Finesse I prefer magnetic, anything that benefits from longer casts I prefer centrifugal. 2 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 I prefer magnetic. Really, most braking systems on the market today will be fine. Sorry Arv. Couldn't help myself for the cut/paste. I learned on Daiwas and slightly over half my reels are Daiwas plus a couple Gen 1 Abus are magnetic only so I am pretty use to magnetic brakes. I find I am adept at backlashing a reel whether it is Magnetic, Centrifugal, Dual Braking or IVCB. I do have a hard time backlashing a Daiwa Magforce 3D. 1 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 My brain is still bleeding from the last Mag vs. Cent brake thread. lol In my mind braking systems come in 4 basic categories: Centrifugal, Magnetic, Dual, Daiwa's Mag Force. IMO each work well enough to be usable but each has its own unique feel/effect. I prefer Cent brakes over all, for simplicity's sake with Daiwas a close second. Mag brakes are ok for flipping like aavery2 said, but when it comes to dual braking I can take it of leave it. 2 Quote
mjseverson24 Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Both work well and I believe have a time and a place where they excel. Magnetic) Due to ease of adjustment work great for pitching and flipping, as well as a rod that you change the lures on quite often. Centrifugal) Most consistent casting, gives best backlash protection, basically set it and forget it. great for reaction baits where casting is primary duty (not pitching or flipping). They also work great for pitching and flipping, but to make quick adjustments you have to use the cast control knob... (unlless it is an external adjustment like the ACS from quantum) Mitch Quote
FunkJishing Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 Both work well and I believe have a time and a place where they excel. Magnetic) Due to ease of adjustment work great for pitching and flipping, as well as a rod that you change the lures on quite often. Centrifugal) Most consistent casting, gives best backlash protection, basically set it and forget it. great for reaction baits where casting is primary duty (not pitching or flipping). They also work great for pitching and flipping, but to make quick adjustments you have to use the cast control knob... (unlless it is an external adjustment like the ACS from quantum) Mitch makes a lot of sence^ Quote
pbizzle Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I personally prefer centrifugal brakes. I like to fish with my reels really loose and with a low break setting so I can get the maximum distance. I usually turn on two pins and forget about them. I feel like that's perfect for preventing backlashes at the beginning of the cast (when centrifugal brakes excel and most backlashes occur). I tend to avoid magnetic brakes for the most part EXCEPT for Daiwa's magnetic systems. I seem to loose a lot of distance with them and I backlash a lot more with them. I also hate the way that the dial's sit on the side plate with externally adjustable reels (excluding the small knobs on Daiwa reels). It's all personal preference though. I know a few guys who feel the exact opposite about brake systems. No matter what the best braking system is an educated thumb! 1 Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 Have several Shimano and Daiwa. I like centrifugal, but get better performance from MagZ. Don't really have a real preference. Guess I'd say DC is my favorite. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 I personally prefer centrifugal brakes. I like to fish with my reels really loose and with a low break setting so I can get the maximum distance. I usually turn on two pins and forget about them. I feel like that's perfect for preventing backlashes at the beginning of the cast (when centrifugal brakes excel and most backlashes occur). I tend to avoid magnetic brakes for the most part EXCEPT for Daiwa's magnetic systems. I seem to loose a lot of distance with them and I backlash a lot more with them. I also hate the way that the dial's sit on the side plate with externally adjustable reels (excluding the small knobs on Daiwa reels). It's all personal preference though. I know a few guys who feel the exact opposite about brake systems. No matter what the best braking system is an educated thumb! I assume you mean spool tension when you said you like to fish with your reels really loose. I also run spool tension quite loose. However, I have to run magnetic brakes near the high except for the few tuned reels I have. Those I can run lower. I feel I get better distance this way than I do when using less braking, but more spool tension. I don't see why distance is so bad for you with magnetic brake reels. I can't see a difference in distance between any style braking. Maybe that is because I don't have the skill many have. My Zillion 50th is a set and forget reel. My standard Zillion isn't. I also run my Shimanos with 2 brakes on, but sometimes have to increase spool tension. Normally with a magnetic brake I just increase braking a little in those instances. Quote
pbizzle Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I assume you mean spool tension when you said you like to fish with your reels really loose. I also run spool tension quite loose. However, I have to run magnetic brakes near the high except for the few tuned reels I have. Those I can run lower. I feel I get better distance this way than I do when using less braking, but more spool tension. I don't see why distance is so bad for you with magnetic brake reels. I can't see a difference in distance between any style braking. Maybe that is because I don't have the skill many have. My Zillion 50th is a set and forget reel. My standard Zillion isn't. I also run my Shimanos with 2 brakes on, but sometimes have to increase spool tension. Normally with a magnetic brake I just increase braking a little in those instances. Yeah I meant spool tension earlier, and I probably should have been more clear about loosing distance. I know you're a Daiwa guy, and I LOVE the Magforce 3D and the Magforce Z (from the little I've gotten to play with, just got my first reel with it two days ago) braking systems. I actually don't have a problem picking one of those up after using a reel with centrifugal brakes. I loose distance and backlash when using Lew's, BPS, Pure Fishing, etc. magnetics. I don't know why the problems I have occur though. I also find that magnetic brakes never really allow for a truly free spool thus reducing distance on the cast. I don't know though... maybe it's just me. Quote
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