I completely HATE magnetic brakes. I really have a hard time casting with them, and I loose a lot of distance when I'm not backslashing. I also dislike the external knobs that they come with, because with the way that I palm my reels they tend to get adjusted on accident. The final and probably largest reason I dislike them is because I forget to adjust the magnets, but with the centrifugal brakes I can set them and forget them. This is why I only use reels with centrifugal brakes and avoid magnetic and dual braking reels. I was thinking about picking up either the pro qualifier or carbonlite while they're on sale, but they have a dual cast control system. I was just curious if it would be okay if I removed the magnets from the sideplate. Can this affect performance in any way (besides for the obvious)?

Just turn the magnets off

Just turn the magnets off

 

Beat me to it.

Beat me to it.

Snooze you lose!  

On one of my pq reels the magnetic brake is broke. I took it out, I haven't used it yet, but I usually have them off or really low so I don't see how it would be a problem, ill report back when I use it.

I knew about turning them off, but my problem is hitting the knobs and turning them back on when I palm the reel. Then I don't realize that it's happened and it completely screws with me. That probably sounds like a stupid reason, but it's happened to me a lot. Maybe a knob like they use on the Daiwa reels where it's a lot smaller and not in the center would be better. The large dials that are used on most reels are another story though.

Superglue.

it does not effect performance to take them out other than limiting the reels casting versatility. 2 screws, give it a try if it works leave it, if not put them back in...

 

Mitch

I like the just turn them off idea. I've never even touched mine. I just set the thing to 0, adjust the tension knob, and off I go. 

The final and probably largest reason I dislike them is because I forget to adjust the magnets, but with the centrifugal brakes I can set them and forget them. This is why I only use reels with centrifugal brakes and avoid magnetic and dual braking reels. I was thinking about picking up either the pro qualifier or carbonlite while they're on sale, but they have a dual cast control system. I was just curious if it would be okay if I removed the magnets from the sideplate. Can this affect performance in any way (besides for the obvious)?

I agree 100% with just turn them off.

 

Quantums you bet it will in some way change the reel, and probably not for the best....

 

But those comments begs me to ask. Why if your only into centrifical brake reels would you pruchase a duel braking system reel and strip it down to less than it was designed for? Just asking...

 

and before the smart arse's chime in because you can...

I knew about turning them off, but my problem is hitting the knobs and turning them back on when I palm the reel. Then I don't realize that it's happened and it completely screws with me. That probably sounds like a stupid reason, but it's happened to me a lot. Maybe a knob like they use on the Daiwa reels where it's a lot smaller and not in the center would be better. The large dials that are used on most reels are another story though.

PQ nob is recessed and has a clicker. I'd be impressed if you could accidentally turn it.

I agree 100% with just turn them off.

Quantums you bet it will in some way change the reel, and probably not for the best....

But those comments begs me to ask. Why if your only into centrifical brake reels would you pruchase a duel braking system reel and strip it down to less than it was designed for? Just asking...

and before the smart arse's chime in because you can...

R.M. I guess it's just for the same reason we buy a new $20.00 crankbait and then change the hooks, or buy a new reel and swap perfectly good bearings for better ones, exchange a perfectly good handle for a different one. That's just the way we are...lol.

Hootie

Well, if you hate magnetic brakes why you purchase reels with magnetic brakes or dual braking system?  .................... get Shimano, centrifugal brakes only.

Well, if you hate magnetic brakes why you purchase reels with magnetic brakes or dual braking system? .................... get Shimano, centrifugal brakes only.

The real answer, or should I say, the REEL answer.

Hootie

I just learned to use my thumb.  Seems to work most of the time, and when it malfunctions.....well then I'll look to swapping it out too....

You guys are too funny !

I also prefer centrifugal. But have a few Daiwa's I use that are magnetic. I have found that when dialing them in adjusting them more than 2 clicks at a time can cause major regrets. I start at 80% and work my way down 1 or 2 clicks at a time.

Well, if you hate magnetic brakes why you purchase reels with magnetic brakes or dual braking system? .................... get Shimano, centrifugal brakes only.

X3 on buy Shimano's!

I knew about turning them off, but my problem is hitting the knobs and turning them back on when I palm the reel. Then I don't realize that it's happened and it completely screws with me. That probably sounds like a stupid reason, but it's happened to me a lot. Maybe a knob like they use on the Daiwa reels where it's a lot smaller and not in the center would be better. The large dials that are used on most reels are another story though.

 

 

I have 5 PQ reels and there is no way that I could accidentally turn the magnetic brakes on. They are controlled by a dial and it takes some pressure to move that dia. There are no magnetic brake "knobs" that could move when you palm the reel. Same with my Daiwa Exceller.

 

I am very confused...

But those comments begs me to ask. Why if your only into centrifugal brake reels would you purchase a duel braking system reel and strip it down to less than it was designed for? Just asking...

 

 

 

Been wondering the exact same thing.

 

It took me a while, but once I learned how to use a dual braking system it has been a godsend on windy days and with light lures.

R.M. I guess it's just for the same reason we buy a new $20.00 crankbait and then change the hooks, or buy a new reel and swap perfectly good bearings for better ones, exchange a perfectly good handle for a different one. That's just the way we are...lol.

Hootie

Hootie, you purchase a 20.00 bait  and change the hooks for the better..

Now how does buying a duel braking system reel, and removing one system make that reel better..

Another part of the problem Ive found is the on the BPS/Pure fishing type dual cast control reels, the individual systems dont often work well enough on their own. The optimum setting for max distance and usability utilizes at least a minute amount of both.

Hootie, you purchase a 20.00 bait  and change the hooks for the better..

Now how does buying a duel braking system reel, and removing one system make that reel better..

 

 

I guess, just better for him, not you or I. I don't even change hooks anymore. Used to, but it got to where

it seemed to me a major waste of time. I would never spend $50.00 on a handle for a reel that already had a perfectly

good handle, but I can see why someone would, if that's what they wanted. Like Ricky Nelson sang, "you can't please

eveyone, so you got to please yourself". Maybe he just really liked other features about the reel. Who knows, anyhow, that's all I got.

 

Hootie

Sorry I didn't get to reply to this earlier. Basically magnetic brakes have always been a problem for me, and I can do just fine with my thumb. So why not REMOVE THE PROBLEM and have a great reel that I can fish more efficiently. Hootie was right, it's really just improving it for me.