Baitcaster with Magnetic and Centrifugal Brakes

[LooksLikeSinbad]

I have a Bass Pro Shop Johnny Morris Signature Baitcast reel. It has both centrifugal and magnetic brakes.  Any tips on how to adjust them? Are there certain ways to adjust the brakes for different situations? I.E.: casting into the wind, pitching, etc.

Thanks!

[Raul]

You set the centrifugal brake and use the magnetic to fine tune the braking.

Are there certain ways to adjust the brakes for different situations?

Now on that subject ...... how good are you in controling the beast ? I ask because I very seldomly do adjustments to the brake either magnetic or centrifugal ( depending on which system the reel has ), my oldest Curado has been with the same brake setting for the past 12 or 13 years regardless of what I 'm fishing with or if I 'm flipping, pitching or if I 'm casting against the wind ( 1 weight on ).

[ra24515]

that reel is purdy!

[LooksLikeSinbad]

You set the centrifugal brake and use the magnetic to fine tune the braking.

Are there certain ways to adjust the brakes for different situations?

Now on that subject ...... how good are you in controling the beast ? I ask because I very seldomly do adjustments to the brake either magnetic or centrifugal ( depending on which system the reel has ), my oldest Curado has been with the same brake setting for the past 12 or 13 years regardless of what I 'm fishing with or if I 'm flipping, pitching or if I 'm casting against the wind ( 1 weight on ).

Thanks Raul.  I have had pretty good success with the brakes at their current setting. I was just curious if there is a way to get more distance than I am now.

[LooksLikeSinbad]

that reel is purdy!

Yeah, it's great. You can get a pretty good deal on a used one on ebay.

[Raul]

Distance ....... there 's a lot involved in the distance you can achieve with a reel aside from the braking system of the reel, bearings ( type, quality, friction coeficient ), lubrication ( oil viscosity, ammount, frequency ), spool inertia which depends on size, diameter, weight, design, add to that other factors like, rod length, load, behavior of the rod, guides ( friction coeficient ), plus lure weight, lure aerodynamics; plus line type, memory, behavior, friction coeficient; then add casting technique and the variables upon which you have aboslutely no control like height above sea level, humidity percentage, wind direction, blah, blah.

All those come into play when we 're talking about casting distance, reels by design can achieve many things but most of casting variable factors involved and gaining distance may not necessarily has to be all in the reel. Even the way you stand up or hold your rod has a direct impact on how much distance you can achieve.

[Joey_Doe]

I got ya, I have 2 Rick Clunns and an Extreme combo also, I like to tighten up the first brake to where the lure doesnt fall.  Then I loosen up the brake til the lure first starts to fall fast.  Then I set the other brake on the side to about 7 for 1/2 ounce lures.  I use the higher brake to keep the spool in check while the lure has more pull from the free spinning spool.  I can cast quite a distance longer than the with the suggested settings.