BC Brakes

[Flat Rock]

Now that I am casting pretty consistently, I'm ready to begin to back off on the brakes and spool tension.  I watched a few vids on uTube and I came across one that talked about using odd pin settings.   

This got me to thinking...  Why or what is the benefit to using even pin settings ?   I mean if 2 is not enough and 4 is too much, why not just use 3 ?   And if you want a freer spool but don't want a complete free spool.. why not just use 1 pin just to give just a little brake drag ?

[LgMouthGambler]

What kind of reels are you referring to?

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[zippyduck]

I believe you bought a Daiwa fuego. If that is true then you have no pins. I would not try to remove the side plates if I was you.

[Flat Rock]

What kind of reels are you referring to?

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At this moment a Lews Tourn that has 4 pins, 2 pins on is factory default.   I believe one of the vids I was looking at was a Kastking.  I wouldn't think brand  matter, centrifugal brake is just that and each pin adds a certain amount of drag.  Of course the guys would talk about thumb control.  I think the biggest reason they talked about was spool freedom and allowing line to drop straight down and being able to feel what's happening.   I doubt I'll ever get to that point, but I have found I can cast a lot further, flip a lot easier with less effort.

[LgMouthGambler]

Set spool tension to just eliminate "side to side" play. Then, set the brakes to where you are comfotable. There is no set "standard", everyones ability/style will be different, and will cause different settings of the brakes to be used.

[Flat Rock]

Set spool tension to just eliminate "side to side" play. Then, set the brakes to where you are comfotable. There is no set "standard", everyones ability/style will be different, and will cause different settings of the brakes to be used.

Thanks... That makes sense.   I've just seen/heard that you had to set the pins in pairs... I just never understood why. 

[LgMouthGambler]

Thanks... That makes sense.   I've just seen/heard that you had to set the pins in pairs... I just never understood why.

Nah, not enough weight to make a difference. But I did have a lot of fun messing with a past member on it.  Good times.