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Post by bigd7400 on Apr 28, 2017 11:09:25 GMT -5
Since this has turned in to a bass reel discussion... What are folks opinions on magnetic VS centrifugal brakes? I have my first centrifugal and at first hated it until I got it set right and now it's my favorite. Though I'm old school and mostly control spin with my thumb and pretty much have the brake off. Keeps me from worrying about whether i'm throwing in to, or against the wind. And I agree Shimano's are very good, Like I said I bought the Revo just because of the deal I got. The Citica and Curado are GREAT options. I even have a couple Zebco quantum reels that have to be over 20 years old still running strong, but I would say i'm the exception in that I'm anal about maintenance. They all get taken completely apart yearly, some parts replaced, all parts cleaned, polished if necessary, and lubed. Thanks for the info bigd. cool that you have access to all those and can share reel (pun intended) experience.  Im pretty solidly on the centrifugal brake bandwagon. I think folks that have thumb control issues will lean toward magnetic but if you have good thumbing abilities then centrifugal will be your go to. One of the great features of the Pro Qualifier is that it has both and for that kind of money its unheard of. Just for reference, on mag reels I never turn it on or above 1 whichever is the lowest setting. On centrifugal reels I only have 2 of the 6 pins on (dont own any 4 pin reels) and on both styles the tension knob is set extremely loose like will run over reel bad if you just drop the lure with no thumb. |
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Post by Red Bear on Apr 28, 2017 12:50:10 GMT -5
Since this has turned in to a bass reel discussion... What are folks opinions on magnetic VS centrifugal brakes? I have my first centrifugal and at first hated it until I got it set right and now it's my favorite. Though I'm old school and mostly control spin with my thumb and pretty much have the brake off. Keeps me from worrying about whether i'm throwing in to, or against the wind. And I agree Shimano's are very good, Like I said I bought the Revo just because of the deal I got. The Citica and Curado are GREAT options. I even have a couple Zebco quantum reels that have to be over 20 years old still running strong, but I would say i'm the exception in that I'm anal about maintenance. They all get taken completely apart yearly, some parts replaced, all parts cleaned, polished if necessary, and lubed. Thanks for the info bigd. cool that you have access to all those and can share reel (pun intended) experience. Im pretty solidly on the centrifugal brake bandwagon. I think folks that have thumb control issues will lean toward magnetic but if you have good thumbing abilities then centrifugal will be your go to. One of the great features of the Pro Qualifier is that it has both and for that kind of money its unheard of. Just for reference, on mag reels I never turn it on or above 1 whichever is the lowest setting. On centrifugal reels I only have 2 of the 6 pins on (dont own any 4 pin reels) and on both styles the tension knob is set extremely loose like will run over reel bad if you just drop the lure with no thumb. i did recommend he look at the Pro Qualifier above. i've read a lot of positive things about them. i've never used one, or many low profile baitcasters to be honest, but i've read a lot about baitcasters and like to have some basic knowledge of them if i ever randomly decide to buy a new one on the spot some day. im more a spinning reel man, myself. the biggest beef i have with baitcasters is i cant for the life of me make an overhand cast without getting a horrible backlash, i have to side arm cast with them. lol |
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Post by Red Bear on Apr 28, 2017 12:51:38 GMT -5
thanks for all the info i have started to open my eyes and look at other reel and now i see that it was me and my fault in previous threads and i relize you are all trying to help me so i would like to apolagize and say that i am sorry being accountable for your actions can many times go a long ways so have you thought about a rod yet? bass gear can get real specific related to technique if you want it to be... |
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Post by startingover on Apr 28, 2017 13:18:42 GMT -5
redbear..
"the biggest beef i have with baitcasters is i cant for the life of me make an overhand cast without getting a horrible backlash, i have to side arm cast with them. lol"
Aim higher!! lol
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Post by startingover on Apr 28, 2017 13:40:31 GMT -5
Penhook, Got your PM, you're certainly welcome! I told you before anytime you have questions feel free to PM me, I'm not always right, but I always have an opinion! lol.
One more bit of personal advice and then I'm getting off this bandwagon...
You said your dad has fished bass tournaments. My guess is that he knows the answers to a LOT of questions you ask. I know sometimes it's hard to ask dad for help, especially at your age. Don't underestimate him as a resource. I didn't realize how much my dad really knew until about 5 years AFTER he was gone. Don't make the same mistake!!
good luck!
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Post by penhook on Apr 29, 2017 18:32:53 GMT -5
Penhook, Got your PM, you're certainly welcome! I told you before anytime you have questions feel free to PM me, I'm not always right, but I always have an opinion! lol.
One more bit of personal advice and then I'm getting off this bandwagon...
You said your dad has fished bass tournaments. My guess is that he knows the answers to a LOT of questions you ask. I know sometimes it's hard to ask dad for help, especially at your age. Don't underestimate him as a resource. I didn't realize how much my dad really knew until about 5 years AFTER he was gone. Don't make the same mistake!!
good luck!
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Post by penhook on Apr 29, 2017 18:36:01 GMT -5
thanks for all the info i have started to open my eyes and look at other reel and now i see that it was me and my fault in previous threads and i relize you are all trying to help me so i would like to apolagize and say that i am sorry being accountable for your actions can many times go a long ways so have you thought about a rod yet? bass gear can get real specific related to technique if you want it to be... i ended up getting a lews hank parker sig rod and a evercast marine corps reel and i still have $60 dollars left and now i am gonna go try to find another decent baitcasting reel for the hank parker rod cause i ended up putting the evercast on an old abu black max rod and thanks again for the (advise all of you)!!! |
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Post by penhook on May 1, 2017 10:32:28 GMT -5
i got a new lews speed stick and a speed spool and i also got a evercast baitcaster they all work good and thanks again for everything and i hope to head up sml around the 15 for my dads birthday like i said in the other thread i will be gone for a couple more days peace out for now
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Post by Red Bear on May 2, 2017 14:41:18 GMT -5
never heard of "evercast". looked it up and appears to be made by Ardent. hadnt even thought of them, of course i guess i aint seen Denny Brauer on tv in awhile either lol
Congrats on the new setups.
startingover, are you over there trying to give me a backlash that i have to cut all the line off? lol
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Post by startingover on May 2, 2017 15:58:51 GMT -5
me??? naw, I would never do that 
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Post by penhook on May 4, 2017 7:04:24 GMT -5
what type of line you yaw prefer
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Post by Red Bear on May 4, 2017 13:03:22 GMT -5
depends, what do you plan on throwing on each of your combos? are you going to use them for certain presentations, or just use both as all around set ups? honestly though, i only use mono, i dont mess with braid or fluorocarbon. as a basic all around mono line, i would probably use 12lb line. i love sufix siege, sufix elite, and sufix promix. also love, berkley trilene XL.
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Post by penhook on May 5, 2017 10:34:54 GMT -5
that is what me and my dad use normally i do have two baitcasters i have braid on though
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Post by penhook on May 5, 2017 10:35:17 GMT -5
like i said i like the mono best
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Post by startingover on May 5, 2017 14:15:58 GMT -5
The only time I use braid is when I'm throwing a Carolina rig, then I use a mono leader from the sinker down. Gives you great feel of the bottom and good hooks sets when you're fishing a little deeper. I can cover a lot of water with that combo.
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