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HISTORY OF CAST CONTROL SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL CONTROL About Cast Control Systems Traditionally, centrifugal and magnetic braking systems have been employed on baitcasting reels to control the speed of the spool's rotation and the energy from casting for better accuracy and to minimize backlashes. Magnetic cast control systems are typically easy to adjust externally. However, most magnetic systems can not allow for a "true" freespool setting as magnets cannot be "shut off." Also, because magnets are always on, they slow the spool speed exponentially because the same braking force is applied during fast spool speeds at the beginning of the cast and during the slow speeds at the end of the cast. Centrifugal brake weight systems are more advanced than magnets. This is because the weights apply different forces throughout the cast. What this means is that the angler will experience a more consistent spool speed and that results in a more manageable cast. Brake weights also allow for longer casts in most instances because the brake weights reduce the amount of force they apply as the spool begins to slow. This allows the spool to spin longer. Shimano took the next step in cast control technology in 2003, by introducing the Calcutta TE DC (Total Efficiency, Digital Control). The CTE-DC was the first self-energizing, Digital Braking "smart" baitcasting reel. It featured 8 different pre-programmed braking patterns based on lure and casting type. How it Works During the initial moments of the cast, the energy generated by the rotation of the spool is stored in the Digital Control circuit board and used to power the Digital Braking system for subsequent casts. The Waterproof Digital Control system is a self-energizing system, recharging with each cast. There is no battery or other power source needed. Digital technology allows the electromagnetic brake to be applied in intervals of up to 1/1000 of a second. Typically it takes approximately 0.07 seconds to reach maximum spool rotation from the point of release. Reels which employ conventional (Centrifugal or Magnetic) braking systems to prevent backlash, operate efficiently between 15,000 and 20,000 RPM. With the Digital Braking technology employed by the Calcutta TE DC, it became possible to allow spool rotation to exceed 30,000 RPM (a 50-70% increase over traditional systems) and still maintain excellent line control for longer, more accurate casts. This is because the pre-programmed braking patterns allow the spool to achieve maximum RPMs before engaging the brake, whereas traditional systems begin braking immediately and do not allow the spool to continue accelerating throughout the casting motion. As the brakes are activated, the Digital Braking System emits electronic beep sounds reinforcing the sense of Digital Control. With this technology, each of the eight pre-programmed braking patterns provide awesome control of the feeding of line by applying the ideal amount of braking force at critical intervals. As a result, it is possible to achieve long, accurate casts with consistent backlash control. The application of the "smart" braking by the Digital Control Braking System quickly stabilizes the spool rotation. Digital Control varies the amount of braking force applied, minimizing the dreaded backlash.

X Mode (Extreme Distance Mode: low brake force) (в японской версии L *прим. Freshman)
The X mode is designed for extreme casting distances under perfect environmental situations. This profile uses a braking curve that is designed to cast low profile metal lures like jigs and spoons, with a tail wind condition. Ideal uses of this profile include Surf Casting or Competition Distance Casting. It will typically not be used in normal fishing situations. This brake setting raises the spool RPMs as much as possible by making use of casting energy immediately as the lure is released, and adds almost zero brake force during the middle stage of the cast. It completely controls the extremely fast muzzle speed that is difficult to control by a human. The X mode is designed to be used with a 8~9 ft rod and aggressive 2-handed casting motion. (We do not recommend using this profile with a shorter rod as it is nearly impossible to generate the RPMs necessary to utilize the braking profile and backlashes are very possible.) X-8~7 is ideal for casting heavy vibration plugs or spoons with a 2-hand cast with a tail wind. It is also useful for casting a metal plug with 2-hand cast a side wind. A 8-9 foot rod should be used. (please see chart below regarding dial settings)

L Mode (Long Distance Mode: various brake forces) (в японской версии М *прим. Freshman)
L Mode, or Long Distance Casting mode, is ideal for low air resistance plugs like pencil baits, vibration baits, and top water plugs. It also serves as an allaround mode for most bass fishing baits, from soft plastics to hard baits, that will provide more control than a VBS equipped reel while adding distance and less effort to the cast. This brake setting controls backlashes immediately upon releasing the bait and then analyzes the spool rotation during the middle portion of the cast. It is not abnormal to see a backlash begin to occur only to be quickly eliminated. This is called "crowning." Crowning is a result of the DC system hard at work. It is allowing the spool to spin as fast as possible while not allowing the line to come off of the spool faster than the bait is flying. The end result is less backlashes, with less effort and longer casting distances. For the majority of fishing applications, most anglers will choose to use the L Mode. L Mode is divided roughly into 3 categories. L 8~6 consists on a short period of strong braking. L 5~3 are short period of low brake force. L 2~1 is a short period of considerably low brake force. (please refer to chart below) The standard setting for lures that have low air resistance but low weight like small pencil baits and minnow plugs is L-7. Standard setting for heavy specific gravity lures like sinking vibration plugs is L-4. Please adjust the brake force to a stronger setting when using fluorocarbon line or under a headwind condition. When using 7 foot rods or longer, no wind or a tailwind, or heavy, low profile baits the lower settings may be more desirable. For example, when you use soft 12lb monofilament line, the standard setting for pencil bait with single hand cast is around L-6, and for a sinking vibration plug around L-5. The standard setting for pencil baits with a double handle cast is around L-4, for a sinking vibration plug is around L-3. When you using a rod longer than 7ft, adjust the brake setting 1 or 2 levels lower. When using stiff Fluorocarbon line, adjust brake setting 1 or 2 levels higher.

A Mode (Accuracy Mode: continual strong braking force) Accuracy Mode is not a compensation brake like X & L modes, but instead is the strongest brake setting and continues to brake during all portions of the cast. This brake mode is designed to prevent over runs by reducing spool rotation immediately after cast and then continuing to add tension after the middle stage of the cast. The characteristic of this brake mode is ideal for accuracy casting styles like pitching and skipping. The limitation of the 1st generation DC (Calcutta TE DC) is that it only contained one braking profile (similar to L Mode). The L mode is not good at low spool rotation speeds, but by adding this new profile the new generation DC has enough brake force under low spool rotation speed by using the A Mode. Another area where the A Mode is excellent is when cranking using a TC4 or Glass rod and fluorocarbon line. These rods and lines typically have slower recovery rates than a graphite rod, which is why many anglers prefer them for crankbaits. This slower recovery rate allows the bait to "dig" and provides some "give" when a fish bites, but is not ideal for casting. The A Mode will allow for longer distances using these rods which has never before been possible.

W Mode (Wind Mode : little stronger brake force )
W Mode is an unbelievable casting mode which allows long casting under heavy head wind conditions. This has never been possible with a casting reel until now. This brake setting prevents over run immediately after releasing the bait and then adds or subtracts tension to adjust for the flying position of lure during the middle stage of the cast. By constantly updating the amount of brake force depending on how the lure is acting in the wind, it raises casting distance. This brake setting is a compensation brake type. This means it turns the brake on and off automatically, so it does not lower spool rotation too much. A typical brake such as magnetics or centrifugal weights are either on or off, they cannot adjust themselves to how the lure is moving. Therefore, the W Mode raises casting distance into the wind as much as possible with less chance of backlash. Not only is W Mode excellent for windy conditions, but it is also ideal for fixed center of gravity minnow lures (no sliding weight inside), flat-sided crankbaits, large spinnerbaits, buzzbaits or any other large bait that does not cut through the air. Brake force is divided at even intervals between W-8 and W-2. These settings use strong brake force using a compensation style of braking (turning brake on and off depending on line tension) However, the W-1 uses light braking force. In reality, the W-1 is similar to the L-7 or L-8 brake curve and was added for convenience. This allows for quick external changes from the W Mode style curve to a castable L Mode style when there is a lure change or change of wind direction without having to open the sideplate and change the Braking Profile Mode. This brake setting is also ideal for fluorocarbon line regardless of wind condition. (For fluorocarbon, it is normal to set the brake 2 or 3 levels stronger than monofilament line settings, because of the stiff characteristics of this line)

This brake setting controls backlashes immediately upon releasing the bait and then analyzes the spool rotation during the middle portion of the cast. It is not abnormal to see a backlash begin to occur only to be quickly eliminated. This is called "crowning." Crowning is a result of the DC system hard at work. It is allowing the spool to spin as fast as possible while not allowing the line to come off of the spool faster than the bait is flying. The end result is less backlashes, with less effort and longer casting distances.

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