How to Set the Drag on a Saltwater Spinning Reel Properly

How to Set the Drag on a Saltwater Spinning Reel Properly 🎣

Setting your drag properly is one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of saltwater fishing. Whether you're targeting redfish, snook, snapper, or trout, a properly set drag can be the difference between landing the fish or losing it.

In this video, you'll learn how to set the drag on a spinning reel step-by-step, using both a scale and the hand-pull method. Perfect for beginners and intermediate anglers looking to dial in their gear.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
✅ What drag is and why it matters
✅ How to set drag with a scale
✅ How to test it by feel without tools
✅ Recommended drag settings for different line types
✅ When to adjust your drag while fighting fish

Take the guesswork out of your setup and land more fish with confidence.

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📌 Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
1:15 – Drag knob adjustment
1:41 – Setting drag with a fish scale
3:03 – What pound to set drag at
3:35 – When to adjust the drag
4:54 – Bonus footage catching fish and adjusting drag

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