The magnetic brakes can be adjusted with a dial on the side of the reel body (see photo above). Thumbing, centrifugal brakes, mags, bearing oil and line level all can be used to keep the spool under control. I haven't handled a magnetic brake BC that I can pitch as far as a centrifugal. I can cast this reel without using my thumb to slow it down. The difference is that you can easily adjust the magnetic brakes by turning the dial and without having to remove the side plate. Centrifugal are usually 'set it and forget it' brakes where magnetic brakes allow you to dial in the casting sensitivity for different lure weights and line diameters. When I'm pitching, the brakes are turned off and the tensioner is as light as it can be without allowing slop in the spool. Each braking system is a little different by brand and model, however. How to set the magnetic brake on a baitcaster. BTW, my Johnny Morris Elite reel has both types of brakes - a magnetic and a centrifugal. Activating all centrifugal brakes will reduce your casting distance, but it will also protect you from birds nest formation. Recently, I couldn't help myself and had to buy a Shimano Core w/centrifugal. Some manufactures do really well with one or the other though. The magnetic brakes also only work with the first part of the cast and in principal work the same way as the centrifugal brakes. Even when they are completely turned off there is still a magnetic force within the chamber that I believe prevents complete free spool. But don't take this as gospel. It seems to be very effective. Magnetic brake reels use configurations of magnets and steel rings or disks to slow the spool down. I learned baitcasting on the round Abu Ambassedeurs. Guys often try to make gains in distance by super tuning their reels for speed. IMHO the thumb is NOT the best choice as it typically kills distance. There are three main types of brake systems; centrifugal, magnetic, and combined braking systems. Having both like on the PQ gives you the best of both worlds of course. Centrifugal brakes are usually found on higher end reels, although both braking styles can be … Some anglers d I still wouldn't go out and spend $200 on a reel with centrifugal brakes to start with when you can get a good reel with a magnetic brake at … Daiwa makes use of magnetic brakes in their reels, as do some Abu Garcia’s. Centrifugal systems work best at the start of a cast to reduce backlash problems. These pads apply pressure on the brake ring to create friction to slow down the spool. I went as far as to buy the Daiwa Steez for my high end reel just because it had the magnetic brakes. There are two types of brakes for baitcasters: centrifugal brakes and magnetic brakes. Also purchased a Daiwa Sol at the same time. For the longest, I was 100% magnetic. Just didn't like the idea of having to open the cover to adjust. 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