Right now, I have 3 brakes on my Citica E and Curado 200D. They cast smooth and I don't even have to use a thumb on them. I was wondering if I should drop it down to 2 and maybe get more distance? How will 2 do in the wind? I just want to set it and forget it.

try it and find out.

Mine are every other one (3 of 6)

I'll take less back lashes over a few feet in distance

2 of 6 on my Revo S-L and Chronarch 51MG.  About 1/2 way on Tour Edition 1171 (with some tweaking)

Maybe I should follow Catt's lead and go back to 3 brakes  

4 in an "X" pattern.

I use 3. Set it and forget it.

Yeah, you guys are right. I should just leave it at 3, set it and forget it.

I have 2 on for my Revo, my Citica 200D I use 4 on for some reason I backlash with the citica at any lower setting. The revo has 12lb yozuri hybrid, the citica is 40lb power pro braid not sure if that is making a difference or not. I am new to BC reels so I am not the best with them yet either.....

I have 3 on all of my Shimano reels. Curado, Citica and MG. The only thing I ever adjust is the cast control knob. For the brakes set it and forget it.

Later,

2 of the 'heavy' brakes on , on my citica 201d.

try it and find out.

Word!

8-)

Right now I have two on my Revo-S.

I set all my Shimano's at 2.

On my Curado I have no brakes active but I use my thum to slow down the line. For me that is ok but it is not set and forget by any means.

My general starting point is two.  The only time I put three on is if I'm pitch'n.  Once and awhile I'll go down to one.....if it's a calm day and I need to chuck a crank or trap as far as I can.

Depends on the lure. Normally 3. If I'm throwing a lighter crank like a shad rap or something of the sort, ill bump it to 4.

Right now, I have 3 brakes on my Citica E and Curado 200D. They cast smooth and I don't even have to use a thumb on them. I was wondering if I should drop it down to 2 and maybe get more distance? How will 2 do in the wind? I just want to set it and forget it.

You might get another 3-5 yards. I think you are gravitating to what many of us conclude after some time. 2 on and 4 off. What an awesome setting! I use 2 myself and don't change it from there. You will still be able to cast with the thumb completely off for sure. I know because that is what I do. 2 in the wind is fine if the lure is heavy enough. Set it and forget it with 2 brakes. Even for pitching.  8-)