Thanks for the detailed explanation on the various braking systems. I now understand how the Quietcast ACB works and it really helped with reducing my backlashes!
thanks for the video, that helped me a lot. I have a small youtube channel and was showing off a lews rod and reel but couldn´t go into depth because baitcasters are not common in Germany, they get more and more attention but almost nobody knows the internal mechanics... Very nice Viedeo thank you!
hi, can you activate/deactivate pins on the quietcast ACB for fine tuning or al 6 always working and tuning is it just done with the external dial? thank you
Unfortunately, you can’t adjust internal pins on ACB brakes. I really haven’t had any need to like I do on multi-setting brakes though. They cast pretty smooth
@1654realman The Mach 1 has the better braking system, so probably it. The best bang for your buck is the regular Lew’s speed spool though. Hard to beat the aluminum frame at that price.
I don’t use any brakes on flipping and pitching setups. Spin dial to 0. In my opinion you don’t want anything slowing that bait down besides your thumb in those short distances. Internal brakes just leave as is or turn completely off depending which feels better.
So does the ACB eliminate the need for tuning the inside like the MSB? Or is the MSB better bc you can fine tune it more? I'd rather have a reel where I can throw baits on and change the outer dial without taking the reel apart and changing setting while on the water is why im asking (as I wade a lot so afraid of dropping in the water 😂)But rather minimize backlash
Overall the ACB is a better more precise braking system. They MSB system allows for fine tuning which helps if you need to fine tune it to your style. BUT straight out of the box it is fine, you don’t have to adjust the internal brakes, you just have the option. Also, once I adjust my internal brakes to my preference I never touch them again. I only use external at that point. Either reel you pick, once you get brakes set to the level you like you should only need to adjust them slightly unless you are casting drastically different baits. I have specific reels/combos for certain techniques so I do little to no tuning once I get them set. Good luck! Holler if I can help with anything else
@@PrestigeWorldwideFishing Thabks for the reply anf the info. And I notice you got a tournament pro reel. How much bigger an dthicker is it then the SLP reels like the hypermag
Hardly any difference at all. Actually since they changed the LFS body a few years ago it looks really similar to SLP. Only difference is slightly bigger spool. Tournament pro is a solid reel and versatile. I still use the gen 1 from 2013 too. Never greased it or anything and works great. Good luck!
For me personally I like blue brakes switches off and 1 white brake on. I could bomb a crankbait with that setup. Although I set someone else’s reel up the same and they kept bird nesting so may not be right for everyone.
Honestly I think magnetic breaking is better than centrifugal because there's no friction. And by using no spool tension you get the best performance possible.
There is probably good and bad to both. Much quieter and smoother braking with centrifugal. Magnetic are far easier to use out of the box and I agree could give them the edge
bro you have a fundamental misunderstanding of the engineering and way these reels work. the centrifugal brakes are not active throught the entirety of the cast. theyre only active once the spool hit a certain RPM. the "shield" that is adjusted on the centrifugal systems doesnt apply pressure to the spool at all, it moves closer to allow the brakes to activate earlier and exert more force/ friction. the magnetic inductance reels such as the first one are active through out the duration of the cast. i have nothing against lews, other than bad engineering. i wouldnt buy one unless it was a TI or some other "high end" version of their centrifugal system. if you want the best, buy daiwa. or shimano DC
Appreciate the knowledge. I feel like we are saying the same thing maybe differently? Apologies if not, I will correct my mistakes in the future teaching. Thank you for your help. FYI, Diawa, shimano and Lew’s are all made at the same place
Probably the best video for these reels on the brake system 👌
Thanks man!
Thanks for the detailed explanation on the various braking systems. I now understand how the Quietcast ACB works and it really helped with reducing my backlashes!
You bet! Appreciate the feedback
Great video. I'm thinking about switching my reels over to Lew's as my current ones wear out and this was super informative. Thanks!
You bet! Email me if you need any further detail on anything
I'm always wondered the difference in the lews reels. I just got the kvd and its a smooth beast.
thanks for the video, that helped me a lot. I have a small youtube channel and was showing off a lews rod and reel but couldn´t go into depth because baitcasters are not common in Germany,
they get more and more attention but almost nobody knows the internal mechanics...
Very nice Viedeo thank you!
Glad to help! Feel free to reach out via email in the future if you need any info before doing a Lew’s video.
Awesome video explaining reel brakes. Thank you
You bet! Holler if you need any more detail on specific reel.
hi, can you activate/deactivate pins on the quietcast ACB for fine tuning or al 6 always working and tuning is it just done with the external dial? thank you
Unfortunately, you can’t adjust internal pins on ACB brakes. I really haven’t had any need to like I do on multi-setting brakes though. They cast pretty smooth
How do you take the brake thing off?
Like the side plate? Depends on the model. Some use a pin, others have a little switch on the bottom side of the side plate
Do you know what kind of brakes the
Lew’s mock two bait casting real has?
@1654realman MCS which is the magnetic control, so no internal brakes
@@PrestigeWorldwideFishing in your opinion, what’s better the mock one or the mock two
@1654realman The Mach 1 has the better braking system, so probably it. The best bang for your buck is the regular Lew’s speed spool though. Hard to beat the aluminum frame at that price.
Thanks👍🏾
i have the Custom Speed Spool SLP on a 7'6 Heavy ... This rod is for Flipping Pitching Punching .. How should i adjust my brake system in my case ?
I don’t use any brakes on flipping and pitching setups. Spin dial to 0. In my opinion you don’t want anything slowing that bait down besides your thumb in those short distances. Internal brakes just leave as is or turn completely off depending which feels better.
So does the ACB eliminate the need for tuning the inside like the MSB? Or is the MSB better bc you can fine tune it more? I'd rather have a reel where I can throw baits on and change the outer dial without taking the reel apart and changing setting while on the water is why im asking (as I wade a lot so afraid of dropping in the water 😂)But rather minimize backlash
Overall the ACB is a better more precise braking system. They MSB system allows for fine tuning which helps if you need to fine tune it to your style. BUT straight out of the box it is fine, you don’t have to adjust the internal brakes, you just have the option. Also, once I adjust my internal brakes to my preference I never touch them again. I only use external at that point.
Either reel you pick, once you get brakes set to the level you like you should only need to adjust them slightly unless you are casting drastically different baits.
I have specific reels/combos for certain techniques so I do little to no tuning once I get them set.
Good luck! Holler if I can help with anything else
@@PrestigeWorldwideFishing Thabks for the reply anf the info. And I notice you got a tournament pro reel. How much bigger an dthicker is it then the SLP reels like the hypermag
Hardly any difference at all. Actually since they changed the LFS body a few years ago it looks really similar to SLP. Only difference is slightly bigger spool. Tournament pro is a solid reel and versatile. I still use the gen 1 from 2013 too. Never greased it or anything and works great. Good luck!
@@PrestigeWorldwideFishing Thanks
On the bb1 what is the best long casting setting with a long time baitcaster me
For me personally I like blue brakes switches off and 1 white brake on. I could bomb a crankbait with that setup. Although I set someone else’s reel up the same and they kept bird nesting so may not be right for everyone.
Good Info Thanks
You bet!
Honestly I think magnetic breaking is better than centrifugal because there's no friction. And by using no spool tension you get the best performance possible.
There is probably good and bad to both. Much quieter and smoother braking with centrifugal. Magnetic are far easier to use out of the box and I agree could give them the edge
My brakes won’t move so you have any tips
What reel? Also, you can email me with pics and I might be able to help a little more prestigeworldwidefishing@gmail.com
My brakes won’t move is there a way to fix that
Like the internal brakes won’t click on or off?
Always wondered how the magnetic braking system could slow down an aluminum spool since aluminum is not magnetic....Ill wait
Not sure, I don’t make them, just know they work
bro you have a fundamental misunderstanding of the engineering and way these reels work. the centrifugal brakes are not active throught the entirety of the cast. theyre only active once the spool hit a certain RPM. the "shield" that is adjusted on the centrifugal systems doesnt apply pressure to the spool at all, it moves closer to allow the brakes to activate earlier and exert more force/ friction. the magnetic inductance reels such as the first one are active through out the duration of the cast. i have nothing against lews, other than bad engineering. i wouldnt buy one unless it was a TI or some other "high end" version of their centrifugal system. if you want the best, buy daiwa. or shimano DC
Appreciate the knowledge. I feel like we are saying the same thing maybe differently? Apologies if not, I will correct my mistakes in the future teaching. Thank you for your help.
FYI, Diawa, shimano and Lew’s are all made at the same place
@@PrestigeWorldwideFishing probably, good video overall. I enjoyed it. Much love bro
Thanks man! Appreciate the help