How to Preset Drag on a Large Fishing Reel

For game fishing the strike can be the make or break moment in your battle. Too much drag and you risk over stressing the gear and losing the fish, not enough and you risk a poor connection and losing the fish. Knowing how to set your reels drag is an essential part of game fishing so check this simple tip out.

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[rcduck]

That last bit about the drag increasing with less line is actually a really good point, so often its tempting to push it up as you see the line disappearing

[paullewis]

Great tip, especially as rcduck mentioned. Made that mistake once.

[jimdrechsel]

If you’re trolling, is this rule of thumb for drag considering what the flesh of the fishes mouth can take? I have seen others suggest the same method but it would seem that the drag should be set enough to set the hook for you but not too high to pull a hook out in the fleshy part of the mouth. Especially high speed trolling.
What would be your suggestion for maximum drag when using 80 pound braid mainline with 50 yards of 150 pound mono as a top shot?
Please excuse the English system. Thanks for sharing. Like the videos.

[stevehankins]

Dumb question for you... I'm new to offshore fishing and conventional reels. I think I've been setting drag wrong. Do you fight fish in "strike" or use strike when pulling lures and go to full or near full when hooked up? I've been fighting fish in full position.

[ktmdays]

I was told sharks dont like tension that looks strong I'm confused

[jake]

1:14 -- Holy shit is that true? About drag increasing as line capacity is reduced by a fighting fish?