Help with bottom yt in kelp

[dmrides]

Originally Posted by pingpangdang

If the jigmaster still gives off too much initially I'm going to thumb it.

The reel has a drag for a reason, let it work for you. It's easy to get caught in the excitement when line is ripping off and use your thumb. Usually what happens is you lock the spool and

Set your drags to the right pressure before head out and let the fish run if it wants to run. Take a deep breath, be patient and you'll get the line back.

Only use your thumb if you have been stuck in the kelp for a few minutes and really need to pull. Sometimes in a stalemate I will take the reel out of gear and let the fish or weight of the fish pull out a little line, while keeping tension. Then reel it back in and repeat. Try to let the braid saw through or weaken the kelp.