Posted by MikeF on December 19, 2006 at 16:48:28:
In Reply to: how tights too tight on drag posted by bill on December 19, 2006 at 14:28:40:
The correct setting for drag is 33% of the line's rating. The proper way to do it is run the line throw the tip and attach it to a pull scale. You could use a lever drag and then you would be able to increase the drag when you're about to be spooled or to keep a fish out of the trees.