That's interesting. Does it rotate like a normal cast control knob? Yup it does. It can be a little tricky thou. While I was playing around with the reel at the shop I accidentaly openned up the side plate. Good thing I have a good grip on the reel or else im in trouble. :lol: I tried also to move ...

I have found that the heavier baits really do not need constant adjustment of the brakes. In my opinion the Calcutta D is not for finesse applications where this would be needed. Most of my friends that fish with the Calcutta are inshore anglers that are not throwing light weight baits.