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Magnetic control on the side of a reel? - Jay_In_Parker - 04-02-2007
Can anyone tell me what this does? Ive had 2 reels with it and have yet to figure out what it does. It has a dial(not the cast control and not the drag)on the left side that turns 360 with a + and -. Hope I'm making this clear?
-Jay
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Re: [Jay_In_Parker] MAGNETIC CONTROL ON THE SIDE OF A REEL? - DonInDenver - 04-02-2007
It's a cast control "magnetic braking system" to lessen the likelihood of backlash, also known as "professional overrun ". Notice I said "lessen the likelihood", not "prevent". Tutn it toward + and it applies more brake, and toward - gives less brake.
Nice to see you over here!
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Re: [Jay_In_Parker] MAGNETIC CONTROL ON THE SIDE OF A REEL? - DonInDenver - 04-02-2007
What make/model reel(s) do you have?
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Re: [Jay_In_Parker] MAGNETIC CONTROL ON THE SIDE OF A REEL? - JasonMcMillin - 04-03-2007
Is it a bait casting reel or a spining open reel?
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Re: [Jay_In_Parker] MAGNETIC CONTROL ON THE SIDE OF A REEL? - davetclown - 04-23-2007
I have a fly rod reel that has a magnet disk as well, its primary perpus is a drag. it is ment to keep the spool from spinning when pulling line from the reel... Nice reel, works well... for left or right handed fisherman....
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