BC braking system question, educate me please

[pauldconyers]

There are a few different types of braking systems today used by various companies. My question involves those who employ a system that has the interior tabs you can set in the on or off position AND utilizes an exterior braking dial. I've seen some that have just the interior and some that can only be adjusted on the exterior. I guess I'm wondering why a reel would need BOTH when apparently either type of system will get it done? In this scenario do most people set the interior brakes to a somewhat "neutral" setting on the inside to where they make most of their adjustments on the exterior dial with is more accessible?

[GreenPig]

Reels that have both types of brakes I'll run one or two internal brakes and use the external adjustment to adjust for wind and lure weight. Over the years I've used less and less brakes on my BC reels as my thumb has wised up. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The tabs are centrifugal brakes. Some newer models have an adjustable drum for the tabs to rub on. Magnetic brakes are adjusted with just a dial. Then there are dual brakes with a mag dial and fixed drum centrifugal brakes. The idea of dual brakes is for them to work in conjunction providing better braking across the spectrum of spool speed. 

[new2BC4bass]

My understanding is one gives you better control at the beginning of the cast while the other gives better control at the end of the cast.  A dual control braking system is suppose to give you the best of both.

[Russ E]

The internal brakes are centrifugal brakes, they are springl loaded and drag on the drum at the beginning of the cast, when spool speed is highest. They don't help much towards the end of the cast.

The outside brakes are usually linear magnets. they do most of the work at the end of the cast.

In my opinion a reel that has both is the easiest to control.

 Budget reels that only have a linear magnetic braking system  are the hardest to tune in. I no longer own any of this style

 

My favorite braking system is the diawa magforce z. On the tatulas and fuego's.

It is a centrifugal magnetic brake. Basically a hybrid of the two, but you only have one adjustment point.

 

[new2BC4bass]

I have no problem with the linear magnetic brake on my Gen1 STX.  I don't consider it a budget reel.  Plenty of people like the linear brakes on the cheaper Lew's reels.  I don't know if the Abu MagTrax Braking System is linear, but the Max reels are popular low cost reels.

 

I admit I own more Daiwas than any other brand.  I use Magforce, Magforce V, Magforce Z, Magforce 3D and SV spooled reels.  The last two are close to backlash free systems.

[WRB]

Your thumb is infinitely adjustable without any dials or brakes and works on all types of bait casting reels...learn to use it.

Tom

PS, long night 

[dodgeguy]

Then there is the externally adjustable centrifugal system which I like best.

[je1946]

Recently bought a new Lews Pro Ti and I can launch this thing into the teeth of the wind and very seldom get an over run.

[dodgeguy]

1 hour ago, je1946 said:

Recently bought a new Lews Pro Ti and I can launch this thing into the teeth of the wind and very seldom get an over run.

Thats the brake system and low spool weight. Great reels.

[je1946]

4 hours ago, dodgeguy said:

Thats the brake system and low spool weight. Great reels.

They're a bit pricey but I couldn't believe how well it worked.  Impressive.

 

[dodgeguy]

You Get the same system in the tournament pro. Yours is a nicer reel especially with the finish on it. Tournament Pro is more in my budget. People have no idea what they are missing if they have never fished one.

[je1946]

I've always been a Shimano guy with my baitcasters, but as stated I was impressed with this reel, now to see how it's longevity will be compared to Shimano.  Tough to put down my Cores and replace them with Lews  I hear the Mentanium MGs are sweet reels.

[dodgeguy]

Just clean and lube it and you'll be fine. I've heard Lews service is excellent if needed.