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Sudsrat · 06-25-2006, 05:21 PM

I've read that the drag on a reel should be set to 30% of the breaking
strength of the line.I for one,have never,ever bothered to check my drag with a scale.I go by feel.Naturally,it has to be tight enough as not to slip during a cast(spinners),especially with braid when throwing
3 and 4oz. metal and plugs.But not so tight as to break during the initial hit and run.Maybe the boat guys check with a scale for tuna and such.
How do you determine drag settings?

06-25-2006, 05:21 PM	#1
Sudsrat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bristol, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 130	A Reel Drag I've read that the drag on a reel should be set to 30% of the breaking strength of the line.I for one,have never,ever bothered to check my drag with a scale.I go by feel.Naturally,it has to be tight enough as not to slip during a cast(spinners),especially with braid when throwing 3 and 4oz. metal and plugs.But not so tight as to break during the initial hit and run.Maybe the boat guys check with a scale for tuna and such. How do you determine drag settings?
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