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Old 03-02-2004, 05:18 PM   #7
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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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