Lews speed spool

[Justinfish]

Just got a speed spool from the TW 4th of July sale. When I adjust the brakes higher past 4 or 5 the reel seems to get “tighter” and feels like there’s more tension when reeling. Anyone know if this is normal or is this an issue? 

[dodgeguy]

What model? Magnetic brakes ? Which knob are you turning?

[Justinfish]

Speed spool LFS 

19 minutes ago, dodgeguy said:

What model? Magnetic brakes ? Which knob are you turning?

 

[GReb]

The dial only changes the position of the magnets. 

[Justinfish]

39 minutes ago, GReb said:

The dial only changes the position of the magnets. 

Yeah when I change the dial from 0 up to 6-7 the reel feels tighter 

[LCG]

That's just the force of the magnets that makes it feel tighter, but only when casting. The brakes won't effect the retrieve feel, the spool tension will though.

 

Picked up a LFS speed spool myself a few months ago, nice reel. I keep mine at 4-5 depending on conditions with a bit of spool side to side play. 

[dodgeguy]

How tight is your tension knob on the handle side.

[LCG]

I was just out with a buddy who was using a curado DC and we were neck and neck for distance. I had my speed spool lfs set with a bit of side to side play in the spool and brakes at 4. Zero backlashes, pretty smooth retrieve.