Drag is usually set to a third of the weak link rating.
Why use a leader that is lower strength than your running line?
At the canal , i set my drag as tight as it will go but still be smooth. i use my thumb on big fish. on the beach , I set the drag to where i think its safe not to rip hooks out of fishes mouths.
I have never (best as i can remember) used a drag scale.
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