Shimano Reels...

[jmed999]

My Shimano reels came with some extra centrifugal weights. Some are red and some are green.

What is the difference in the 2 colors? Is one heavier than the other? The manual makes no mention of them.

Thanks

[Packard]

I'm almost positive they are the same.

[Hooligan]

I'm almost positive they are the same.

I'm positive you're incorrect. Heavy is black, grey, and green. Light is red, blue, and clear.

[Packard]

I'm positive you're incorrect. Heavy is black, grey, and green. Light is red, blue, and clear.

What is the point of the different weights?

[jignfule]

I'm positive you're incorrect. Heavy is black, grey, and green. Light is red, blue, and clear.

X2

[SoFlaBassAddict]

What is the point of the different weights?

Heavier/lighter lures.

For the majority of users, the weights that come in the reel will be all you ever need. Over time you start a little collection of extra brake weights.

[The Rooster]

Would it be good to install a set of each on the same reel?? You could turn off and on the ones you need, depending on what you are fishing. Say, 3 and 3, or 2 and 4, respectively.

[Hooligan]

Would it be good to install a set of each on the same reel?? You could turn off and on the ones you need, depending on what you are fishing. Say, 3 and 3, or 2 and 4, respectively.

That's not a bad idea, but I never find myself needing anything other than the two light brakes I have in the "On" position. I've taken the other four all the way off on a couple reels to no adverse effect, so I don't see a problem with the suggestion. However, like originally stated, there's likely no reason you'd ever need the difference.

[baluga]

I put a combo of pink and green on my reel. This way I have a more precise adjustment by selecting colors depending on how much brakes i needed.

I start with one pink. If i needed a tad breaking power, I will turn off the pink the set one green. If I needed some more breaking power I will turn off the green and turn on 2 pinks. I set two pinks directly opposite each other. And so on and so forth.

Result: more distance with less birds nest.

[jmed999]

Thanks guys! This is very helpful! I figured they were different weights but wasn't sure which was heavy and which was lighter.

[islandbass]

What is the point of the different weights?

They offer you flexibility in adjusting the braking characteristics for your reel. If you love/know physics, you'd already know why. If not, "heavier" brakes are going to provide more braking power. You may wish to refer to centrifugal force in physics for more information, because I am already getting a headache just thinking about it.

[J Francho]

It's in their FAQ: http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/customer_service0/FAQ.html

Why are there more than one color of break weights for my Baitcasting VBS system? Shimano makes two different break weights; Heavy (Black, Grey, or Green in color) and Light (Red, Blue, and Clear in color). Most of the new reels are shipped with the light break weights on the reel, and the heavy break weights in packaging in the box. If the light break weights don’t provide adequate spool stopping power, change them simply by pulling them off of the spool and replace them with the heavier weights.

[jmed999]

It's in their FAQ: http://fish.shimano....rvice0/FAQ.html

Good find...thanks!