Casting reels Conventional overhead, trolling or baitcasting type reels usually use one of two types of drags: star or lever. The most common and simplest mechanically is the so-called 'star drag' because the adjustor wheel looks like a star with rounded points. Star drags work by screw action to increase or decrease the pressure on the washer stack which is usually located on the main driving gear. Reels with star drags generally have a separate lever which allows the reel to go into "freespool" by disengaging the spool from the drive train completely and allowing it to spin freely with little resistance. The freespool position is used for casting, letting line out and/or allowing live bait to move freely.
Casting reels Conventional overhead trolling or baitcasting type reels usually use one of two types of drags star or lever The most common and simplest mechanically is the so-called 'star drag' because the adjustor wheel looks like a star with rounded points Star drags work by screw action to increase or decrease the pressure on the washer stack which is usually located on the main driving gear Reels with star drags generally have a separate lever which allows the reel to go into "freespool" by disengaging the spool from the drive train completely and allowing it to spin freely with little resistance The freespool position is used for casting letting line out and/or allowing live bait to move freely