ifish2

Yes.

The six pins are the centrifugal braking system. When pushed out, they are in the "on" position. Pushing them in will turn the brakes off and allow you to cast further. I suggest you start with only two on (opposite each other) and four off, or with every other one on. I would also be careful about turning them all off until you get used to the reel as it will backlash very easily.