rdneckhntr Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 I see a lot of reels with flippin switches but Im not sure what they are really used for and why they would be useful. Can anyone tell me? Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted July 2, 2007 Super User Posted July 2, 2007 I see a lot of reels with flippin switches but Im not sure what they are really used for and why they would be useful. Can anyone tell me? I use mine for flipping.... : Basically when you let your thumb off the bar, the reel automatically engages instead of you having to crank the handle. It allows you to immediately set the hook on a fish as your bait is falling. Wayne Quote
rdneckhntr Posted July 2, 2007 Author Posted July 2, 2007 I kinda figured that lol... so when you hit it it disengages the spool so like comes off and when you let off the spool engages so you can set the hook?? Quote
bassnleo Posted July 3, 2007 Posted July 3, 2007 The thumb bar engages when you let up on it, no need to turn the handle to engage the thumb bar / spool. If a fish bites immeditely when you flip or pitch you can instantly set the hook w/o having to take time to turn the handle to engage the spool. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted July 3, 2007 Super User Posted July 3, 2007 That's basically how the Garcia/Pflueger/Daiwa flippin switches work. Shimano has it's instagage on their Castaic which automatically engages the spool when you push on the button on top. Both systems work well though not everyone likes them.. I've used it for years for flippin and especially pitchin. I wouldn't be without it. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted July 3, 2007 Super User Posted July 3, 2007 I kinda figured that lol...so when you hit it it disengages the spool so like comes off and when you let off the spool engages so you can set the hook?? Yep, you got it... Quote
rdneckhntr Posted July 4, 2007 Author Posted July 4, 2007 ok i went by gander mountain today and played around with a few reels...i see what they're for now... Quote
Guest the_muddy_man Posted July 4, 2007 Posted July 4, 2007 Every time i press mine MY MIDDLE FINGER STANDS STRAIGHT UP Quote
rdneckhntr Posted July 6, 2007 Author Posted July 6, 2007 Every time i press mine MY MIDDLE FINGER STANDS STRAIGHT UP I wonder why....maybe you should get checked... Quote
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