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 Re: how to adjust drag ? lost a big one
[Re: David Burton]
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06/01/17 07:44 PM
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JMac-D
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Check your eye inserts to make sure there isn't a knick fraying your line. That close to the rod tip with that much line out (and 30 lb test?)... Break offs happen, but check your setups too! This
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Re: how to adjust drag ? lost a big one
[Re: varnoldi]
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06/01/17 10:33 PM
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JCBfromTHF
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You might be the first person I have ever heard of using 30lb mono for a spinnerbait!
The one thing that you did that I pretty much never do is tighten up my drag on a big fish. I do just the opposite. I can control how much drag she pulls with my thumb if I feel the drag is too loose.
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Re: how to adjust drag ? lost a big one
[Re: 9094]
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06/01/17 10:39 PM
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boocat
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Tighten drag down with channel locks and push freespool button with thumb on spool for drag. This Is only recommed on 40 lb kingfish
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Re: how to adjust drag ? lost a big one
[Re: varnoldi]
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06/02/17 12:26 AM
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hairball
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I'm sorry that happened, but everybody has it happen from time to time.
How old is your line?
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Re: how to adjust drag ? lost a big one
[Re: varnoldi]
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06/02/17 02:22 AM
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leethefishking
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I wouldn't recommend pushing button and using your thumb. That would prevent you from taking up line in a hurry which is just as important as drag. When a big fish comes up to jump you don't want to be standing there in free spool. Reels have much better drags now than they used too. Let them do what they were designed to do.
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Re: how to adjust drag ? lost a big one
[Re: varnoldi]
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06/02/17 02:16 PM
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tsspencer2887
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I use a lighter drag and use my thumb to control slip.
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