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What is a drag in fishing? and how do i set a drag? |
im new to fishing, so thx for the help. a video would help a lot. thx! Fishing reels store line on a spool. An adjustable friction device inside the reel (known as a drag) helps the angler fight a fish. The drag creates tension on the line as it is pulled off the reel spool. When the fish pulls line off the reel, the constant tension tires it and keeps the line in order. Without a drag system, the fish would take out too much line, causing the line to tangle. The opposite situation-not releasing any line from the reel-would cause the line to snap. Most reels have adjustable drag settings depending upon the fish an angler wants to catch. Anglers can also disengage the drag to cast or do anything else that requires the line to release easily. Reels are made in four basic categories: bait casting, spinning, spin casting, and fly. Bait casting reels have a covered frame and a revolving, horizontal spool that winds in line when the handle is turned. One turn revolves the spool four or five times, bringing in several feet of line quickly. Spinning reels (which I use) have a stationary spool set on the underside of the rod. A curved bar, or bail, acts as a guide on the outer lip of the spool. As the reel handle is turned, the bail also turns, winding line neatly onto the spool. A variation of the spinning reel is the spin casting, or closed-face, reel. The spin casting reel has a cover over the spool and a hole through which line passes. This construction keeps the line clean and out of the angler's way. There is no bail inside of a spin casting reel. Instead, metal teeth attached to the spool gather the line in neatly. Fly reels, which have few moving parts, are the most basic form of fishing reels. Most consist of a frame that holds a narrow revolving spool. The handle attaches directly to the spool and turns the spool one rotation at a time. Spinning reel: http://capmel.com/fishing_drag.htm... Baitcasters: http://www.bassfishing.org/bassfishingti... If it's the fly reel or Zebco e-mail me and I'll try to explain it to ya. Although I have never used a fly rod. Ya' didn't mention what type reel you have, but here's a link that may provide the info., your wantin'. Good site and ya' may want to hold onto it for future reference. "Fish On" ;)... http://www.angelfire.com/ia3/fishing/abo... Try to think about it this way. You have a large fish on line. The fish starts pulling out fly line at a good rate. Then, the tension on the line suddenly increases then slackens again. What happens? If you're using a light tippet, you're fish is gone, that's what. The sudden increase in tension in the rate the fly line came out of the reel parted the tippet material. Its not much different than giving a good jerk on the fly line when you want to break the fly line because of being hooked on underwater logs or rocks. So, the moral of the story is this. A quality spring-and-pawl drag system is excellent for most trout fishing situations, particularly those where you will be fishing using light tackle and tippets. if its the kind that spin while you reel, its at the top of the reel itself. if you have a normal kind, it should be right above the release button. My wife is a drag in fishing. There's always something with her......I'm hot, why are we moving already, this thing keeps taking my worm, how can you drink that much beer while you're fishing, why is your boat so rough, etc., etc., etc. I set her by throwing the boat into gear while she's standing up. It sets her right down, no matter where she's standing. Actually, if you'll go to a sporting goods store and talk to the person at the fishing counter, he'll explain to you about how a reel drag works. You won't really understand it until you have your hands on it and see it work. Good luck. |
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