12-18-07, 05:26 PM | #1 |
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Freshwater Baitcast Reel
Challenges
Basically, the challenge any Baitcast reel faces is to allow the angler to cast a lure or bait as quickly and as far as possible (free spooling) and prevent the line from over running the spool (braking). The main factors that affect how the reel performs areTo overcome these challenges, let’s take a look at how Manufacturer’s solve these problems today: Braking Manufacturers have developed a system known as "Centrifugal Braking". This is a system that uses magnets that can be physically moved either closer to the center of the spool (less braking, faster speed), or closer to the perimeter of the spool (more braking, lower speed). This system applies the principles of Centrifugal Force to affect the rotational speed of the spool. Remember that the higher the speed, the farther you can cast your lure, but there is a greater probability that the rotational speed of the spool is faster than the speed of the line which will increase the likelihood of a backlash.. Counter Balance All modern high quality Baitcast Reels have a counter balance. This is usually a knob to slightly adjust the rotation of the spool to compensate for the weight of the lure or bait. The more a lure weighs, the faster the line will come off the spool because of the increased inertia caused by the heavier weight. To slow down the speed, a counter balance is applied to the spool. Most lures, regardless of type, typically weigh 1/16 oz, 1/8 oz, ¼ oz, ½ oz, etc. Live bait can weigh almost anything. The counter balance ensures that the spool always rotates at the same speed, no matter what size lure or bait you are casting. Look for an easily adjustable counter balance so that if you change the size of the lure, you can easily adjust the reel.Drag We haven’t even discussed what happens when you catch a fish! When you catch a fish, the bigger the better, I always say! However, a bigger fish can cause a problem. If a fish hits your lure, there is a tremendous amount of force that is involved when you set the hook. The worst that can happen is breaking your line (or even rod!) and losing the fish. The weight (strength) and type of line is important. The new braided line offers extreme strength with lower diameter and almost no stretching of the line when force is applied at both ends (1 end is the reel, the other is the fish!). A traditional monofilament line with more stretch is more forgiving to force, but in my opinion is not as durable as the newer Braided Super lines. The newer Baitcast Reels are better engineered to handle the increased forces involved with newer Braided Super lines. To prevent line from breaking when reeling in a fish (especially a Largemouth Bass in heavy cover), drag is very important. |
12-19-07, 06:00 PM | #2 |
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Dude, centrifugal braking in not achieved by magnets but by weights, if it were achieved by magnets then it would be magnetic braking.
There are 4 types of brakes: Mechanical.- what you call "counterbalance" Centrifugal.- weights Magnetic.- magnets Hybrid.- magnetic/centrifugal |
12-21-07, 03:03 AM | #3 |
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Not a bad article but Raul is right. Centrifugal brakes do not rely on magnets. I am sure the error is a parallel to what some would call a (written) Freudian slip.
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12-21-07, 06:27 AM | #4 |
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There is a little thing called a spool tension knob , that is pretty handy, unless you can free spool and use your thumb.I can't without cheating and then its only a matter of time before I am in trouble when free spooling. P N J
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12-21-07, 10:19 AM | #5 |
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I have to agree with PNJ, I can cast farther, but I spend more time fixing blacklashes. The Tension knob helped me out A LOT when I was first learning baitcaster. So did the magnetic brake.
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