Braking System

If you want to apply drag then you can lock one or more of the rolls on the ball bearings. They also turn on the outside of the frame.

Since you are locking the rolls on the outside you will not feel any discomfort in your fingers or hand.

Light Drag

By stopping one of them with e.g. the little finger then a lighter drag is applied to the reel for smaller fish.

Heavy Drag

When applying a heavier drag to the reel, use the hand to brake and lock 2 or more of the rolls outside of the frame. This creates a heavier drag for larger fish.