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JLH · 08-09-2013, 09:58 AM

Probably a lot less than most people would think. I would guess it’s about half their weight so a 40# fish might be able to generate 20# of pressure/torque on the initial run. If they are in a hard running current the number could be higher.

08-09-2013, 09:58 AM	#4
JLH Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: CT/RI Posts: 1,627	Probably a lot less than most people would think. I would guess it’s about half their weight so a 40# fish might be able to generate 20# of pressure/torque on the initial run. If they are in a hard running current the number could be higher.