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Offline Loudmouth879

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Reel Drag
« on: Jan 05, 2016, 08:33 PM »
just wondering what % of the line breaking strength you guys/gals use to set your drag or if you do it just by feel.
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Re: Reel Drag
« Reply #1 on: Jan 05, 2016, 08:44 PM »
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Re: Reel Drag
« Reply #2 on: Jan 05, 2016, 09:15 PM »
By feel
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Re: Reel Drag
« Reply #3 on: Jan 05, 2016, 09:19 PM »
x3 feel
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Re: Reel Drag
« Reply #4 on: Jan 06, 2016, 05:40 AM »
    Feel.

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Re: Reel Drag
« Reply #5 on: Jan 06, 2016, 09:00 AM »
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Re: Reel Drag
« Reply #6 on: Jan 06, 2016, 09:04 AM »
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Re: Reel Drag
« Reply #7 on: Jan 06, 2016, 04:52 PM »
Feel here as well. Strong enough to set the hook, loose enough to make it fun.
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Re: Reel Drag
« Reply #8 on: Jan 10, 2016, 10:41 AM »
About 1/4 to 1/3 of max drag.  Most of these small spinning reels have about 5-7 lbs of max drag.  Some may have about 10# of max drag.  Smooth operation of drag is usually up to 75% of max drag.  You get less drag as your reel gets older too.

Since I'm mostly using 4# test lines, that works out.  The setting is well below the line strength, as well as below the knot strength.  That's where its far more critical, and I line test with the knot I'm going to fish with.

I do adjust my drag as necessary.  More importantly while hooked onto very large fish.  It's also far easier to do so with a baitcasting reel.  Which also allows for better drag range of adjustments.  I can also stupid winch the whole time without worry about line breaking or fearing line twists.
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Re: Reel Drag
« Reply #9 on: Jan 10, 2016, 04:42 PM »
Set by feel but don't rely on it, even on pannies. Prefer to back reel when needed
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Re: Reel Drag
« Reply #10 on: Jan 10, 2016, 04:43 PM »
Feel also
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Re: Reel Drag
« Reply #11 on: Jan 10, 2016, 05:02 PM »
Inexpensive way = By feel.      ( #1 way we're all outfitted for.)   ;)2

Slightly scientific way = Pull gauge rated at 200 inch pounds.

Very scientific way = Knot Wars test stand.        Pick & chose with a click here
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