Why is this the only not to mention the best lesson on this subject? You sir have just kicked the internets ass on a must know lesson on baitcasters. Bravo.
Im a musky fisherman so im going to try and apply this and hope it works. As you may know the tension knob cranked doesnt slow down a musky bait when its dropped so im trying to calibrate this tranx 400 i have. You think backlashes are bad muskie baits weight like 8 oz , so when i backlash it wrecks my.line bait and reel! Lol
Thanks so much. I’ve been opening up all of my brakes thinking that was the optimal way to cast it the furthest. I’ve been doing it wrong the entire time.
Bought a reel like this and was shocked at how much grief casting was giving. Not new to fishing at all but relatively new to bait casters. Was almost going to shelf this reel until your video.
The VBS is a centrifugal braking system. When you cast, the "open" brake pads slide to the ends of the pins and slow down the spool speed. The amount of braking is variable depending on the speed of the spool: the faster the spool is spinning, the more the open brake pads are forced out to the rim and slow the spool. This is why, if you have a backlash occurring EARLY in the cast, when the spool reaches maximum speed, you want to increase the number of open brake pads. The tension knob helps to limit the speed of the spool as it is slowing down, later in the cast.
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors not only that but I have one curado an another Tran x 200 an haven't been able to use either because I didn't know they had these brakes
great explanation. any input on adjusting tension to prevent backlash? is there a knob or something? also my citric 100 has extra plastic pin covers. there are green ones and red ones? what's that all about? if you could please
It's weight of the brakes, red is lighter than green. The spool tensioner knob (under star drag) is the only adjustment you need to make for slowing down spool based on weight of the lure.
Hey great video! I just purchased a Tranx400 and it’s giving me trouble with 3 brakes up (6ttl). But it seems the other 3 brakes are locked in the down position how do I get those up to add more braking? Thanks
You should be able to click them up the shaft to free them from the locked position. I use my nail. Just don’t go too far as you can knock it off the pin. If you do, just pull the spool out and slide it back on.
How tight do you set your spool tension knob? I just got a couple of shimanos and set them up like my daiwas which is tension knob just tight enough to reduce side to side play in the spool but get line fluffing with the shimanos.
Bravo. Liked and subscribed. Awesome explanation. I just bought the 150HG and have a way better idea on how to use it now that I've seen your video. Bravo.
I have a shimano mg7 in mint condition I just got even with 6 on it backlashes at the end of the cast and with tension fairly tight arb bearings look good and with pads behind them, have you had that problem,Thanks
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors It is slightly before the thuming stage, and I am using 12 pound copolymer, i used another brand with the same results, even almost choked off it does the same thing.
Ive never done well with a bait caster but now I have a chance to get a Shimano Salty One PG for a great price and after watching your video I will get it. Have you ever used the Salty one PG ?
Never have, sorry! Looks very much like the. North American Caenen reel which is now discontinued but if it has the VBS System, the same will apply... the only difference is it may have 4 or 6 paddles.
In reference to the green and red “collars”, has anyone tried mixing them up so both the green and red collars are being used? If so, does alternating them around the spool make a difference? Green, then red, then green, etc.
now do the cast where you swing the bait around the pole one time and swing it similar to a baseball bat(i learned it from informative fisherman he does a simple roll cast but i do that style but use full power and can bomb it.) and watch how far that thing can really go. thats crazy i always kept two on the opposite sides thinking if i only have one it will slow the spool down awkardly. and i was never able to cast it with 0. but ya i can launch it i broke my pole but i should get a new one and try just one pin. if it goes .5 more what i could do with 2 ill be amazed. i might be able to almost touch 80-100yards. with a half ounce drop shot set up... it makes me wish i could cast my spinning just as far. my first baitcasting reel i got a couple years ago but i got the old shimano bantam curado cu 200 for cheap and for the price its seriously a nice reel. i like your line counter thing i think i might have to get that too and see how far i can cast my spinning set up vs baitcaster in the future.
John ideally yes but it will work if they are beside each other. Just not as well from my experience. Keeping them evenly spaced gives the best performance
No explanation of what spool tension adjustment is for you begin to wonder why they put it on there for most TH-cam experts seem to believe it is useless.
Why is this the only not to mention the best lesson on this subject? You sir have just kicked the internets ass on a must know lesson on baitcasters. Bravo.
Im a musky fisherman so im going to try and apply this and hope it works. As you may know the tension knob cranked doesnt slow down a musky bait when its dropped so im trying to calibrate this tranx 400 i have. You think backlashes are bad muskie baits weight like 8 oz , so when i backlash it wrecks my.line bait and reel! Lol
Thanks mate, that was so brief and concise you explained it perfectly and now I know what the heck I’m doing.
Best explanation on these pins I could find!
This information is one of the best that I have ever gotten on You Tube. Thank You!!
Thank you. Short & sweet. Simple. Got a hand me down shimano vbs from my uncle, had issues birds nesting cause I am a noob. This answered everything
Thanks so much. I’ve been opening up all of my brakes thinking that was the optimal way to cast it the furthest. I’ve been doing it wrong the entire time.
Glad to help!
Same!
Perfect video. You got right to the point and didn't do any useless talking. Don't change anything.
Excellent instructional video. Answered my question precisely and quickly. Thanks!
Bought a reel like this and was shocked at how much grief casting was giving. Not new to fishing at all but relatively new to bait casters. Was almost going to shelf this reel until your video.
Straight forward no bullshit I love it
Mate, legend just taught me how to find tune my reel. Thanks mate!
Glad to help Shae!
The VBS is a centrifugal braking system. When you cast, the "open" brake pads slide to the ends of the pins and slow down the spool speed. The amount of braking is variable depending on the speed of the spool: the faster the spool is spinning, the more the open brake pads are forced out to the rim and slow the spool. This is why, if you have a backlash occurring EARLY in the cast, when the spool reaches maximum speed, you want to increase the number of open brake pads. The tension knob helps to limit the speed of the spool as it is slowing down, later in the cast.
As a newbie baitcaster, this is super helpful and what a confidence builder! Greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!!!
great vid. love the line counter as reference!
Thanks just got a reel that uses vbs and was confused on how it worked this cleared it up Thanks!
Awesome... Glad it helped!
Simple and to the point, thanks!
Thank you I bought a Tran x 301 without the box or manual an couldn't find anything on this adjustment. Thank you definitely get to use it now
Great to hear!
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors not only that but I have one curado an another Tran x 200 an haven't been able to use either because I didn't know they had these brakes
Great explanation sir!
Perfect run down thanks!
You bet!
great explanation. any input on adjusting tension to prevent backlash? is there a knob or something? also my citric 100 has extra plastic pin covers. there are green ones and red ones? what's that all about? if you could please
It's weight of the brakes, red is lighter than green. The spool tensioner knob (under star drag) is the only adjustment you need to make for slowing down spool based on weight of the lure.
This was perfect!! Thank you Sir!!
Thank you so much!! Finally a good explanation!
Hey great video! I just purchased a Tranx400 and it’s giving me trouble with 3 brakes up (6ttl). But it seems the other 3 brakes are locked in the down position how do I get those up to add more braking? Thanks
You should be able to click them up the shaft to free them from the locked position. I use my nail. Just don’t go too far as you can knock it off the pin. If you do, just pull the spool out and slide it back on.
Thanks for the great info for newbie!
Glad it helped!
How tight do you set your spool tension knob? I just got a couple of shimanos and set them up like my daiwas which is tension knob just tight enough to reduce side to side play in the spool but get line fluffing with the shimanos.
On a regular reel (without DC Braking) the tensioner should be set to let the bait free fall at a controlled rate.
hey so I lost 3 of the little plastic things on the inside. What can I use instead of them
I have a curado 100D how did you open the thing so easy to get to your brakes?
Make sure your spool tension knob is loosened. That puts pressure on the palming side plate if tighter down
Really helped me out thank you
Hey thank you very much for this vid I needed it
What Line counter are you using? haven't seen that before...
Just a cheap Berkeley one
Bravo. Liked and subscribed. Awesome explanation. I just bought the 150HG and have a way better idea on how to use it now that I've seen your video. Bravo.
I have a shimano mg7 in mint condition I just got even with 6 on it backlashes at the end of the cast and with tension fairly tight arb bearings look good and with pads behind them, have you had that problem,Thanks
Are you thumbing the spool at the end of the cast when the bait lands? Also, what pound test and type of line do you have on it?
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@@JPDeRoseOutdoors It is slightly before the thuming stage, and I am using 12 pound copolymer, i used another brand with the same results, even almost choked off it does the same thing.
Great tips!! TY
Hallo sir..im from malaysia..thnks so much...i use same bc n still newbi..very usefull tips..thnks so much...
Thank you Sir!
Thank you..so having an odd amount of brakes applied will not cause an imbalance in the spool?
MikeMarkCA no, but I always try to space them evenly to help the smoothness of the rotation
Thank you so much 😊
You're welcome 😊
Ive never done well with a bait caster but now I have a chance to get a Shimano Salty One PG for a great price and after watching your video I will get it.
Have you ever used the Salty one PG ?
Never have, sorry! Looks very much like the. North American Caenen reel which is now discontinued but if it has the VBS System, the same will apply... the only difference is it may have 4 or 6 paddles.
That helped! Thanks!
Great video explained what ive been looking for...can you recommend a good shimano baitcaster under 100 bucks?
Best bang for the buck is definitely Shimano SLX at $99. Available left or right handed in 3 gear ratios.
Shimano cruxis cheap great baitcaister
In reference to the green and red “collars”, has anyone tried mixing them up so both the green and red collars are being used? If so, does alternating them around the spool make a difference? Green, then red, then green, etc.
Weight I believe.
now do the cast where you swing the bait around the pole one time and swing it similar to a baseball bat(i learned it from informative fisherman he does a simple roll cast but i do that style but use full power and can bomb it.) and watch how far that thing can really go. thats crazy i always kept two on the opposite sides thinking if i only have one it will slow the spool down awkardly. and i was never able to cast it with 0. but ya i can launch it i broke my pole but i should get a new one and try just one pin. if it goes .5 more what i could do with 2 ill be amazed. i might be able to almost touch 80-100yards. with a half ounce drop shot set up... it makes me wish i could cast my spinning just as far. my first baitcasting reel i got a couple years ago but i got the old shimano bantam curado cu 200 for cheap and for the price its seriously a nice reel. i like your line counter thing i think i might have to get that too and see how far i can cast my spinning set up vs baitcaster in the future.
If i open 2 you have to open then opposite to one another?
John ideally yes but it will work if they are beside each other. Just not as well from my experience. Keeping them evenly spaced gives the best performance
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors I have to say I grew up watching you, your the man!! Thank you!!
@@johnshorba Appreciate it John!
I'm third on this, yes it's best to do it opposite of each brake. For 3 brakes, do a triangle. Works way better and keeps your OCD in check lol
Trying to find parts for my curado and no luck
What model is it?
@JPDeRoseOutdoors curado bantam cu200 old old reel I've had for 20years. The first ones that came out. Supposedly parts are obsolete
Man the E series shimanos were so good. Can’t find a Curado 50 E for under $200 now.
The new SLX XT is far better than the Curado E ever was in my opinion
what to do if the vbs cover dont come off as intended
Loosen the spool tension knob on the other side. The spool shaft can put pressure on the plate
I can't get the door open on my Shimano Corrado dsv
Wow thanks
Welcome 😊
Merci beaucoup
I always leave 1 or 2 on
i never knew i had all of them down
I would have liked to see the difference with no brakes on
It is dramatic even the difference between 1 and none. I never fish them all off. I use 1 and 2 most frequently.
Holy shit…. Huh?!?! I’ve been using my thumb since I was 6 years old
No explanation of what spool tension adjustment is for you begin to wonder why they put it on there for most TH-cam experts seem to believe it is useless.
No breaks all gas lol