baitcasting reel braking system CONBROS Reel, Baitcaster Fishing Reel, Magnet System,17.8LB Carbon Fiber Drag,10 +1 Shielded Stainless Steel Ball Bearings,7.3:1 Gear Ratio (Left Hand-7.3：1) : Sports & Outdoors smooth bearings Braking the Confusion on Baitcaster

A look at the main gear and drag assembly

I just noticed that the local sporting goods store here in town has them in stock

Make sure you check out the Ultimate Guide To Catfish Rods also to make sure you choose the right fishing rods for catfishing (link at the bottom of the page)

My 5000C serial number research continues to point to January 1968 as the date when all frames changed, however, it is the 6000 model that may have been the first to use the "new" 3-screw frame by at least November 1967

And in both cases the braking system controls the speed the spool will be slowed down at the end of the cast

Note: this is the same knot used to tie the line to your spinning reel