A spool braking device and a spool braking method for increasing spool
braking capability. The spool braking device includes a reel attached to
a fishing rod in a detachable manner. A rotatable spool is arranged in
the reel. A fishing line is wound to the spool. A brake mechanism
electronically brakes rotation of the spool. An acceleration sensor
detects swing acceleration produced when the fishing rod is swung and
generates an acceleration signal. A brake control unit determines whether
or not the spool needs to be braked based on the acceleration signal and
drives the brake mechanism.