How to Set Up a Spinning Reel Drag for Beginners

How to Set Up Your Spinning Reel Drag: 2025 Beginner’s Guide

The drag on your spinning reel is like a shock absorber: set it correctly, and it tires out the fish while protecting your line. Set it wrong, and you risk snapped lines or lost fish. Many beginners overtighten their drag “just to be safe,” only to lose hooks or break rods. This guide simplifies drag…