Drag settings.

[Redsoxticket]

I say more because there will be a Force vectors (Fx and Fy) at each guide which absorb the high loads.

[Redsoxticket]

If you had a pool cue rod with only one guide then the measurement would be the same that is 5 pds.
Now with multiple guides, flexing rod then the weight will be absorbed on the guides.

[spence]

I think the question here is about the net force on the drag. Certainly the flex on the rod will absorb force, but are the drag settings from the manufacturer assuming fishing conditions or just a raw measurement?

-spence

[Redsoxticket]

I don't know Spence but I'd assume raw measurement because every rod is different slow, fast etc.

[t.orlando]

Friend was holding scale 6-8ft below where I was standing, so rod had full bend. Tried a 7lb drag too, your just asking for pulled hooked hooks and equipment failure there imo. But to each their own I guess.

[Redsoxticket]

Tony the 7 pd taken at the reel ? If yes then what is the measurement if you tied a loop in the line at the 6-8 ft distance and recorded the pounds of force when the line moves.
If the 7 pds. is to much weight for the equipment then what is it at 5 pds ?

I'm thinking that 7 pds. at the reel can be 12 pds I guess at the loop.

[NIB]

I remember doing that 5 yrs ago with Slip..We set our drags to the scale.
Maybe 8-10 lbs for the canal..With jigs I might use a tighter drag..
Evrything else..I fish a light drag...

[t.orlando]

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

Tony the 7 pd taken at the reel ? If yes then what is the measurement if you tied a loop in the line at the 6-8 ft distance and recorded the pounds of force when the line moves.
If the 7 pds. is to much weight for the equipment then what is it at 5 pds ?

I'm thinking that 7 pds. at the reel can be 12 pds I guess at the loop.

Everything was taken on loop of line with fully bent rod, no test straight off the reel. I use the same drag with my 30# braid, and 65# braid, 50# leaders, everywhere(even the canal)