Do magnetic braking systems wear out over time?
Do magnetic braking systems wear out over time?
I have a Megabass IP68 reel that is giving me some casting issues even when I have the brakes set to the highest level and spool tension pretty high. I can barely tame the spool and get loops often times if wind isn't dead still. Is it possible that the braking magnets have weakened over time? Is this something that happens with use? If so, can they be replaced? The issue is less pronounced when casting heavier lures, but anything from 1/4 to 3/8 can give me varying levels of trouble...any ideas?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Re: Do magnetic braking systems wear out over time?
Obviously neodym magnets could become weaker...:
https://totalelement.com/blogs/about-ne ... -over-time
https://totalelement.com/blogs/about-ne ... -over-time
Like all magnets, neodymium magnets will eventually lose their strength over time, but this process is slow and can take many years or decades.
Re: Do magnetic braking systems wear out over time?
I would check to see if it is a spool issue 1st. Do you have another spool to swap in even if it is only a 34mm spool from another Diawa?
Re: Do magnetic braking systems wear out over time?
Similar problem as this?
http://www.tackletour.net/viewtopic.php ... lit=Magnet
Has the magnet assembly been taken apart before?
http://www.tackletour.net/viewtopic.php ... lit=Magnet
Has the magnet assembly been taken apart before?
Re: Do magnetic braking systems wear out over time?
Thanks to everyone for their help...I do not have another spool to try with the reel, unfortunately. I'd love to try another that might work better with lighter stuff (1/4 oz and up). I'm clueless about how to tell which aftermarket spool will and will not work with this reel...Any ideas of what would work? I'm going to try to respool it and get a look inside to see if anything looks off and try to dial it in again.
thanks again!
thanks again!
Re: Do magnetic braking systems wear out over time?
By the time they do, you will be 50 years older and forget you even had the reel. Nothing to worry about. Never ever had anything wrong with magnets from daiway or abu.