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TJones · 02-04-2013, 02:18 PM

What i am talking about. 80 -100 yards is generally more than you need for most fish , other than maybe shark, whale, dolphin, etc. But you still want line on your reel so your drag is not adversely affected. As the line decreases on the spool, the tighter the drag gets. If your drag is set on the tight side and you get spooled , the pressure or drag which now has increased could easily amount to more than your breaking strength. Just one thing to consider.

02-04-2013, 02:18 PM	#8
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	I may not know What i am talking about. 80 -100 yards is generally more than you need for most fish , other than maybe shark, whale, dolphin, etc. But you still want line on your reel so your drag is not adversely affected. As the line decreases on the spool, the tighter the drag gets. If your drag is set on the tight side and you get spooled , the pressure or drag which now has increased could easily amount to more than your breaking strength. Just one thing to consider.