change its easy

[jessjenn]

Here’s how to use a multiplier.
Ok quite a few of us will have been using a multiplier for years this article is aimed at those who are starting or thinking of purchasing a multiplier instead of the fixed spool reel or ‘egg whisk’

Never be put off using a multiplier, more distance can be achieved, relatively easy by using one of these following a few basic rules:-
Fill the reel with 20lb to 30lb line keeping in mind that casting will be reduced if heavier line is used
The spool should be filled to around 4mm from the spool rim

First trap the spool with the right thumb, assuming you are right handed, next put the reel into free spool, try a smooth cast at first rather than distance lifting the thumb off the spool to allow the lead to travel skywards in the normal way, now look down and watch the spool revolving any build up of loops of line means the breaks are set to slack and the spool could be slowed with the thumb in this instance.

Next cast turn the casting brake adjusting knob very slightly , this is the silver knob behind the star drag, finally once the brakes are set correctly its simply a matter of watching the lead travel towards the sea and stop the spool dead with the thumb as the lead looks to be about one metre above the water or if fishing after dark watch the spool with your headlamp , this can then be seen by the spool slowing and a loop of line coming up off the spool , this is the signal to stop the spool dead with the thumb, then lift off the thumb to allow the lead to travel to the sea bed.

Easy once tried a few times.

[drof46]

In Praise of the Multiplier

AND be prepared to spend quite a bit of time picking birds-nests out.

If you don't get the odd 'nest, you're not trying!

BUT, if you persevere, the nests will become fewer and the severe 'braking' unnecessary, you will then be in control of the multiplier (not the other way round).
MIND YOU, this all takes time and practice. (there's no short-cuts)

Once you've got to this stage you will never pick up a 'threshing machine' again unless you are spinning for mackerel or worming for trout

Tight lines,

Drof.

[treeboa]

worth noting that the later abu reels dont have this adjustment, the spools run on bearings on the shaft that passes through the spool, the adjustment knob a s such is still there but does not act as a brake and only bends the support shaft if overtightened

[jessjenn]

using a multiplier

thanks for the input there lads thought i might get a lot about granny sucking eggs i do get a lot of emails on thisso it should be usefull