Most baitcasting handles have an EVA foam grip that makes your handle extremely com. The primary function of the handle is spinning the spool, so it must also be smooth to rotate. The mechanism of baitcaster reel spools is simple. When you spin the handle, the reel also rotates, releasing the line or taking it back in depending on how you turn the handle. Looking at the baitcasting reel parts diagram, you can see that the spool is not static, but it can rotate. It is different from the mechanism of spinning reels in which the spool doesn’t spin at all and stays still. Casting with a baitcaster reel is tricky if you are a beginner. Sometimes when you cast the line, the spool will continue spinning even after the cord has touched the surface of the water.

Moreover, it can result in backlash, and to stop it, you need to be experienced in controlling your reel’s drag. However, this working mechanism of the spool is what makes baitcaster reels so precise and accurate. So if you can control the drag during casting, this reel becomes very easy and efficient to use. Brake:Īs the name suggests, it allows you to slow down the spinning of the spool during casting. Now, this isn’t exactly a single part but a complete system. Most baitcaster reels have a 6-way centrifugal braking system that helps slow down the rate of spool rotation. It is called 6-way because it has six different brakes settings. Adjusting the settings is very easy you have to open the side frame and set the brakes to whatever value you like. You can just set it to the max value (6). On the other hand, you can adjust magnetic braking systems without removing the side frame. You have to rotate the switch on the side of the reel.īefore fishing, I suggest that you test the braking system using different settings to see which one works the best for you. The thumb bar is very important in casting. The mechanism is simple you press the thumb bar to cast your line. Moreover, it causes the spool to start spinning and unwinding the line. The gears that hold down the spool are also released.

Using this correctly requires a bit of practice.

You have to press it precisely at the right moment, or your bait won’t land where you want it. The thumb bar is located at a position where it is straightforward to reach for the spool with your thumb.

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