How Much Drag Should I Get Fishing in the USA
“One-quarter or one-third of the line’s breaking strength should be your drag setting at strike,” says Ben Secrest, previously Accurate Reels’ vice president of marketing. “If you are fishing 200-pound braid, that equates to 50 to 65 pounds of drag. How much drag do I need for offshore fishing? As a general rule, the optimal…
