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Browning® Fishing Midas Low-Profile Baitcast Reels
- Compact, full-featured reels fit like a glove
- Powerful one-piece aluminum frame
- Double-anodized forged aluminum V-spool
- 9 stainless steel bearings plus Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse
- Dual Braking - both centrifugal and magnetic cast control
- Carbon-Teflon®/stainless steel drag system
Trophy bass, walleye, redfish, steelhead…whatever your target, Browning has a top-of-the-line Midas baitcaster that’s ideal for your quest. Our ''10-class'' models are ultra-compact, full-featured reels that fit your hand like a glove and balance [Read More]
- Compact, full-featured reels fit like a glove
- Powerful one-piece aluminum frame
- Double-anodized forged aluminum V-spool
- 9 stainless steel bearings plus Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse
- Dual Braking - both centrifugal and magnetic cast control
- Carbon-Teflon®/stainless steel drag system
Trophy bass, walleye, redfish, steelhead…whatever your target, Browning has a top-of-the-line Midas baitcaster that’s ideal for your quest. Our ''10-class'' models are ultra-compact, full-featured reels that fit your hand like a glove and balance beautifully on your favorite rod. Premium exterior features include a powerful one-piece aluminum frame, double-anodized forged aluminum V-spool, and aluminum recurve handle and drag star. Inside are nine double-shielded stainless steel bearings, plus the Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse roller bearing. Fail-Safe Dual Braking uses both centrifugal and magnetic cast control to provide unparalleled accuracy; both systems are externally adjustable, and the palming cover has a handy push-button release for easy maintenance. Other features include high-powered carbon-Teflon®/stainless steel drag system, handy thumb bar spool release, and titanium nitride line guide.
Line recovery in inches per handle turn.
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I'm in the market for a new reel and being new at baitcasting, this is my third season, I would like to know how well the dual brake system works! Not necessarily for distance, but for different lures, and how easy it is to set when changing lures? Is it really fussy, or is it just a simple turn of the dials and that's it? Also is one brand of reel better suited for an individual than an other? Example, if I use a Shimano reel, and I works just great for me! Then I decide to try a Browning reel,of the same specks, and it does not do the trick for me, is it just me, or can it be that one brand is better suited for my needs than an other? Keep in mind that I am new in the baitcasting world, but I have figured out the thumbing and I am getting more accurate. But, I have seen some difference between brands!I know a high end reel is a high end reel, regardless of brand! Once you pass $250, it's pretty much brand preference!Thank you for your time,
be safe and tight lines!
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The reel has multiple settings on the side.By rotating the outer dial you can control the amount of magnetic force applied to the spool.
The inner dial controls the number of break shoes that the centrifugal break system uses to slow down the spool's rotation. By turning this dial to 1,2,or 3 you allow 2,4 or 6 break shoes to create friction against the spool's breaking ring.
Since you are new to baitcasters I suggest you start off with the 10 setting on the outside dial and 3 on the inner.
Also I suggest you start off filling the spool only to 75% capacity. This will help limit your backlashes.
I have replaced all my Shimano reels with these Browning Midas reels. With them set properly I can cast into the wind with no problem. Plus set them for distance and nothing else I've ever used will cast as far.
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Too easy & changeable to wind, lures etc... for words.Trading brands to & fro no big deal in a day on the water
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they dont make them anymore i dont beleive. but if the still do 641 right handAnswers
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1- try BPS-reel service.or 2, try a hardware store, a good crafty type which carries rare earth magnets in the size you want... LeeValley Tools is a good start after BPS
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How big of a fish can the wide spool handle?Answers
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I use size 10 for steelhead, 12# mono just fine, had 2 coho, about 14#, roughly, landedMy 20 I use in the chinook run, 15# mono, landed 2 over 20#. Use to cast salt periodically, 28# ling, but now use Curado 300 most often, although the 20 has bigger drag, Curado casts 3/16oz better.
Ling cod aren't a good test for drags.
Have another 10, w/20# braid I use in slop, good choice.
Key on the line you want to use, then use a rod that will handle the line kindly. Drag's less an issue, but this one will handle anything I'll catch
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This reel has a 17 lb drag. The strongest of any bait cast reel I know. I do believe it is designed for freshwater fishing so I would say your best bet is to call the factory for information.Details:
I am looking for a high quality baitcasting bass reel that can easily throw light jigs fairly far. Anyone have any ideas?Answers
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The Browning Midas should do the trick.A:
Buy a BPS Prolite Special bait cast reel and a spool of 10# Excel clear blue line. Will handle down to about 3/16 bass jig pretty well. Don't worry about fish seeing the line.You're better off being able to see bites.Answers
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Logo button gives your thum a leverage spot to open up palm plate on side of reel..A:
itts just for the looks and to show what brand it is. thats all.
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Generally, the Logo on the reel is used to release the side casing to change your Braking system and to clean the reel. Thank you!Details:
Will this work with spiderwire stealth 50lb test line?Answers
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I AM USING IT WITH 30LB POWER PRO AND WILL BE USING MY NEXT ONE WITH 65LB. EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR BRAIDED LINE.A:
This will work well with 50 lbs braid just remember to check the line for digging in after u set the on somthing. Line tends to digg in if spool has loose line on it.Details:
is this the same thing as the bps nitro reel cause they look exactly alikeAnswers
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I dont believe they are exactly alike but I do know that Bass Pro makes the browning reels and rods so they share a lot of similarities.A:
No not at all Browning Midas has has a much smaller profile that easy to palm. The nitro is much larger and built to hold more and heavier fishing line. Midas will also cast smaller lures.Q:
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im looking for comparisons: to the shimano citica?? what about the quantum code?? or the kinetic Pt??
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Midas is a great reel and has more features than all the reels u listed. I have 2 and love them. I have used or own most popular reels on the market today. There On sell for 99$ rite now which is a steal of a deal!A:
Better value and better quality i personally like it better than the curado and the energy.Details:
i ordered one of these reels and i havent got it yet but i was just wondering what the purpose of the V-Spool is?Answers
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Holds more line than the others. It also has a larger handle which I prefer
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The “V” spool allows for a higher line capacity and allows line to lay flatter on the spool during quick retrieves. Thank you!
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