Jasonmcdonough

@frnknsteen The wind brake- smaller dial under the star drag. Main brake- dial on the other side of the reel for larger adjustments. Might be called something else, growing up that is what I have always heard.

@Hulkster What I am experiencing is that when i adjust the main brake dial there is no effect despite having the brakes engaged on the spool. The only time it changes is when I manipulate the small wind brake knob.

I received a Shimano Citica 200 HG as a gift, I have had zero luck trying to get the brakes right. I have plenty of experience with baitcasters and have never had a reel I couldn't make work for me. The wind brake works fine, but whenever I make adjustments on the main brake its almost like it does nothing. I have messed with the red tabs on the side of the spool, everything from all brakes off to all brakes on. Still no progress. Anyone have a similar issue or know what I'm doing wrong?