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tlapinski · 03-02-2004, 08:16 AM

raven, i have heard that before but never tried it. only time i have ever seen it "work" is on tv. usually when a fish has burried itself into some structure. who knows if it really works?

i definately echo the point of not playing with your drag while fighting a fish. i lost a few good fish, not trophys though, because i was adjusting the drag as the fisht went on. if anything, i like to have my drag set just a touch too light. i can always apply a little added pressure with my fingers on the spool if it is really necessary.

03-02-2004, 08:16 AM	#8
tlapinski All up in the Interweb! iTrader: (1) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house. Posts: 5,205	raven, i have heard that before but never tried it. only time i have ever seen it "work" is on tv. usually when a fish has burried itself into some structure. who knows if it really works? i definately echo the point of not playing with your drag while fighting a fish. i lost a few good fish, not trophys though, because i was adjusting the drag as the fisht went on. if anything, i like to have my drag set just a touch too light. i can always apply a little added pressure with my fingers on the spool if it is really necessary.
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