Baitcaster question
Jul 29, 2021 17:06:41 #
What does the knob near the handle/star do, the one that says 10 14 17 20 30 40 50?
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by Aofumi
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by Aofumi
Jul 29, 2021 17:23:26 #
No idea, sounds like something to do with line weight, none of my baitcasters have that
Jul 29, 2021 18:03:50 #
FS Digest wrote:
What does the knob near the handle/star do, the one that says 10 14 17 20 30 40 50?
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by Aofumi
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by Aofumi
Assuming it's a Lews baitcaster, it's the spool tension knob. On the later models there's a feature on it where you can also dial in the type of line and weight which helps prevent backlashing. Here it is on a Lews Hypermag.
Jul 29, 2021 18:15:42 #
DCGravity wrote:
Assuming it's a Lews baitcaster, it's the spool tension knob. On the later models there's a feature on it where you can also dial in the type of line and weight which helps prevent backlashing. Here it is on my Lews Hypermag.
What, a southpaw reel? Good job explaining that DC
Jul 29, 2021 18:20:33 #
Sinker Rig wrote:
What, a southpaw reel? Good job explaining that DC
Yeah I'm right handed but trained myself years ago on LH reels so I don't have to switch hands after casting. Comes in handy on reaction strikes when pitching/flipping!
Jul 29, 2021 21:55:45 #
GlennMc928
Loc: Tualatin OR
That is the magnetic cast control setting it is not useful at all for me, but most guys like it, I find that the Mechanical
works much better, for me.
works much better, for me.
Jul 29, 2021 22:56:12 #
DCGravity wrote:
Assuming it's a Lews baitcaster, it's the spool tension knob. On the later models there's a feature on it where you can also dial in the type of line and weight which helps prevent backlashing. Here it is on a Lews Hypermag.
I stand corrected on the specs of this Hypermag reel!
Although the dial itself is the spool tension control knob, the numbers and letters are merely a line/weight indicator so you remember what you have spooled up and in no way tweaks the spool to control backlashing. The braking system is centrifugal--4 brakeshoes, with those settings on the opposite side. So SR, what you initially surmised is correct.Jul 30, 2021 00:09:19 #
Chuck56
Loc: Texas
It’s an indicator that helps you remember what pound test line you put on your reel. Comes in handy for old guys like me that c.r.s....My 2cents....
Jul 30, 2021 10:06:08 #
Chuck56 wrote:
It’s an indicator that helps you remember what pound test line you put on your reel. Comes in handy for old guys like me that c.r.s....My 2cents....
C56 - Agreed. Clearly a case of c.r.s. on my part.
Jul 30, 2021 13:02:25 #
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Jul 30, 2021 15:51:30 #
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Some rods now have the line weight feature
Oh yeah--who was it--Abu or BPS? I remember when it came out a few years ago; you dialed the butt of the rod to the line wt. Thought it was real gimmicky and I haven't seen it since.
Jul 30, 2021 16:41:30 #
DCGravity wrote:
Yeah I'm right handed but trained myself years ago on LH reels so I don't have to switch hands after casting. Comes in handy on reaction strikes when pitching/flipping!
That’s how I’ve always fished w both baitcaster and spinning rod seems like a waste to cast then switch hands cuz like you said timing w flipping is everything
Jul 30, 2021 17:09:24 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
One of the topics with many opinions. I reel spinning lefthand n baitcaster righhand just works for me. Filipping n pitching i also learned to do left or right handed
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