How To Set Fishing Reel Drag (The RIGHT WAY)

Do you know the proper amount of drag for your fishing reels or how to measure drag? This week I show you everything you need to know about setting a fishing reel's drag. Knowing how to set fishing reel drag will not only mean you won't lose big fish but it will save your fishing gear as well. In this video, we explain what fishing reel drag is, how to adjust it, the suggested settings for different fishing lines and how to set fishing reel drag with and without a scale (and why you shouldn't pick up heavyweights to set drag). For more on catfish reels check out our Ultimate Guide To Catfish Reels #FishingReelDrag #FishingDrag #FishingReel Timestamps 00:15 What is fishing reel drag 01:05 What does fishing reel drag do 01:40 What are the correct drag settings 03:30 How to set fishing reel drag 04:45 The correct way to set fishing reel drag https://www.catfishedge.com/catfish-r... Most Recent Upload ► https://goo.gl/wGwdlT Most Popular Video ► https://goo.gl/27gAIF *****Get more catfishing tips and information***** http://www.catfishedge.com *****Get official Catfish Edge gear, ebooks, feature length videos and more***** https://www.catfishedge.com/products/ *****Fish with me***** http://www.txcatfishguide.com https://www.catfishedge.com/catfish-e... *****Products I Designed*****  ► Chad Ferguson Signature Series Catfish Rod http://gocatfish.in/CFCatfishRod ► Versa-Rattle Catfish Rig Rattles http://gocatfish.in/VersaRattle ► LockJaw Catfish Fishing Grips http://gocatfish.in/WSTLockJaw ► T3 Triple Threat Catfish Hooks - http://gocatfish.in/T3Hook ► Digital Catfish Scales - http://gocatfish.in/CatScale ► eXTender Landing Net https://gocatfish.in/WSTXTN *****Stuff I use ***** Want info on all the gear I use from Camera equipment to boat gear and more, here's what to find that info. Can't find what you're looking for? Leave a comment and ask! https://gocatfish.in/AMZLists *****Sponsors*****  ►Whisker Seeker Tackle: http://gocatfish.in/2iiJWeO ►SeaArk Boats: http://gocatfish.in/2iiFSv9 ►Abu Garcia Reels: http://gocatfish.in/2iiCxfk ►Humminbird: http://gocatfish.in/2iiEecQ ►Minn Kota: http://gocatfish.in/2iiKb9I ►Some links in description are affiliate links so you if make a purchase I receive a small commission on the sale, it doesn’t cost you any money and the proceeds from your purchases help to support my efforts producing these videos for you.  *****Connect**** Subscribe if you like watching! Have questions, want to see more, suggestions for more videos? Twitter:   / catchcatfish   Instagram:   / catchcatfish   Facebook:   / catfishedge