How many pounds of drag do you have your reel set to? I currently have 4lb test and have my drag set to .95lbs. This is measured with the rod at a 45 degree angle in a rod holder about a rods length away.
Why turn fishing into a math calculation? Set your drag for whatever you think sounds right when you hook a fish.
prozach_ on
I don’t think I ever think this deeply about fishing. I grab the line and give it a tug. If it’s kinda tough to pull drag I leave it about there and don’t touch it.
Somecivilguy on
I just go by feel. This isn’t saltwater.
Mindless-Ad2554 on
lol.
Pull the line with your hand about the same force as you would tearing some red vines apart.. If it makes the ding ding ding. You’re almost there. Loosen a smidge more… done
New red vines. Not old stale ones you left in opened package in the cupboard you animal.
spokeyess on
Learn to feel out the fish and adjust to the size of the fish you’re targeting really, keep it loose for big fish and tight on small ones
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Why turn fishing into a math calculation? Set your drag for whatever you think sounds right when you hook a fish.
I don’t think I ever think this deeply about fishing. I grab the line and give it a tug. If it’s kinda tough to pull drag I leave it about there and don’t touch it.
I just go by feel. This isn’t saltwater.
lol.
Pull the line with your hand about the same force as you would tearing some red vines apart.. If it makes the ding ding ding. You’re almost there. Loosen a smidge more… done
New red vines. Not old stale ones you left in opened package in the cupboard you animal.
Learn to feel out the fish and adjust to the size of the fish you’re targeting really, keep it loose for big fish and tight on small ones