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A forum to discuss casting techniques and events. For the angler wishing to increase his distance and the tournament caster.
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sports mag elite

Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:07 pm

ok i can cast with this reel with mags off (4 fitted ) it also has two brake blocks (small) if a man wanted extra few yards do i remove blocks or a few magnets ? also was wondering when casting do the blocks brake more at the beginning of the cast therefore losing distance :?:

Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:12 pm

go with the blocks.....if you start messing with the mags(like i did!) then you will most likeley get birdy after birdy(like i did!).

Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:16 pm

there should be no problem when you remove the blocks , it will definatley give you more distance , 4 magnets should be plenty as long as the cast is somewhat smooth you should be allright , try it .

Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:28 pm

i use my 6500 with no blocks and they work well just look at any of the penn mags no blocks

Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:07 am

Use all my abus with no blocks... for general conditions etc I always have the mags on 2......... Blustery etc... 4 or 5 . never any higher unless there's a gale in my face.

No problems so far.

Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:41 am

totally agree, on any of my reels that are magged i leave out the blocks and just use the one braking system.

Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:56 pm

thats what i thought never had a problem with my 525 s and can get a lot futher with them will get out the blocks and give it a spin
thanks lads :D
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