Drag settings.

[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)

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by t.orlando

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)

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[keeperreaper]

Remember that the more line out the more the drag will increase. On tuna gear 22 lbs after a vicous run is more like 30-32 will all the line out there. Personally I do the hand pull to check the drag. I can tell you that 8 pounds is more than sufficient to stop most bass after the first run.