Just got a speed spool from the TW 4th of July sale. When I adjust the brakes higher past 4 or 5 the reel seems to get “tighter” and feels like there’s more tension when reeling. Anyone know if this is normal or is this an issue? 

What model? Magnetic brakes ? Which knob are you turning?

Speed spool LFS 

19 minutes ago, dodgeguy said:

What model? Magnetic brakes ? Which knob are you turning?

 

The dial only changes the position of the magnets. 

39 minutes ago, GReb said:

The dial only changes the position of the magnets. 

Yeah when I change the dial from 0 up to 6-7 the reel feels tighter 

That's just the force of the magnets that makes it feel tighter, but only when casting. The brakes won't effect the retrieve feel, the spool tension will though.

 

Picked up a LFS speed spool myself a few months ago, nice reel. I keep mine at 4-5 depending on conditions with a bit of spool side to side play. 

How tight is your tension knob on the handle side.

I was just out with a buddy who was using a curado DC and we were neck and neck for distance. I had my speed spool lfs set with a bit of side to side play in the spool and brakes at 4. Zero backlashes, pretty smooth retrieve.