How do you determine how much drag to set on your reels? I have had fish strip drag off and determine that it was set too loose. Then I have had big fish pull the hook and determine that the drag may be set too tight.
I mainly fish for reds.
Is there a rule of thumb to go by?
18’ Hewes Bayfisher/115 4 Stroke Yamaha/6’Powerpole, etc
1/4 of your main line.
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Originally posted by GoobHow do you determine how much drag to set on your reels? I have had fish strip drag off and determine that it was set too loose. Then I have had big fish pull the hook and determine that the drag may be set too tight.
I mainly fish for reds.
Is there a rule of thumb to go by?
18’ Hewes Bayfisher/115 4 Stroke Yamaha/6’Powerpole, etc
28ft Scout
Twin Yamaha 250s
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get a small scale and pull 25% of breaking strength!
If it got any better I couldn’t stand it.
Thanks, I thought about using the Boga style fish scale. I just didn’t know what weight or %.
18’ Hewes Bayfisher/115 4 Stroke Yamaha/6’Powerpole, etc
I always used 30% of the breaking strength. When you use a scale to set the drag, do it from a rod, not directly from the reel.
Ken