>>60981The line on your pole has a test rating. 4lbs test, 6 lbs test, 8 lbs test, etc. Basically means it will take 4lbs of weight to break that line. Setting the drag so the fish can pull on it makes sure you can catch a 20lbs fish on 4lbs test after he's tired from trying to fight your line.
I caught a 25 lbs catfish on 4lbs test. It took me 2 hours of reeling in and letting him fight back out with a relaxed drag. Soon he was so tired I just dragged him to shore. Shit was so cash.
After a while you will learn how the water temp affects certain breeds of fish and what lures to use at what time of year depending on water clarity. It's actually fun even if you dont catch any fish. I just picked up 2 fishing kayaks from dick's. Bass fishing is pretty fun. a 1lbs bass feels like a 5lbs bass from the fight they put up. Also, use green pumpkin senkos rigged texas style for bass. Last year it was killer.