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Brake Systems
« on: March 16, 2010, 11:33:25 AM »

Was wondering what the pro’s and con’s of a bait casting reel with magnetic brakes verse one with a variable brake system. I have both systems and both do the job fine. One obvious advantage, to me anyway, is that with the magnetic system you can adjust them really quick from the outside. The variable system requires you to remove the plate and adjust the plastic pins, taking a little more time and hassle.

I've then heard reels like the Browning Midas that has both systems. Are they truly the best of both worlds??

I ask the question because I’m thinking about getting a rod and reel designated for fishing jig and pigs, both pitching them and casting them to deep water ledges. Would one system be better than the other? Don’t know if it really matters, but wanted other opinions. Thanks!!

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Re: Brake Systems
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2010, 07:06:51 PM »

In my experience, Centrifugal ( "conventional") brakes tend to free spool easier, allowing lighter baits to be tossed, and slightly longer casts.

This is because even if the magnetic brakes are "Off" there is still a small amount of magnetism causing drag.

I have used both when pitching (I actually "swing" more than pitch") and have not noticed a big difference in drags except when using very light or weightless baits, then the Centrifugal and a very well practiced thumb win out.
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Re: Brake Systems
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2010, 12:50:47 AM »

I agree with pferox. I like both but IMO centrifugal edges out magnetics. As centrifugal, gets you better casting distance,faster spool start up
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