How To Properly Set The Drag On A Fishing Reel [Tension Rule Explained]

Do you know the proper amount of drag you need on your fishing reels? Do you know to measure drag?

We made this video specific to the tension that should be used when setting a fishing reel's drag because this is an extremely important subject that often gets overlooked.

Although it may seem trivial when planning for a trip, this factor becomes extremely important when hooked into a fish of a lifetime, so it's on us to address this before every first cast of the day.

This video explains the tension that is recommended to use when setting the drag on a fishing reel.

As you'll see, the recommended drag tension is 20% to 30% of the line's breaking strength.

This seems light, but it has been proven time and time again to generate the best results.

Some say that it's smarter to go higher when fishing heavy cover, but I disagree because I've found a cool trick for getting fish out of structure that goes against what people instinctively do when they feel the line rubbing against structure...

Click on the link below to see how to pull big fish out of structure:

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Tight Lines!

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