Setting the drag on a fly reel

This RIO Fly Fishing Tip shows the importance of setting the reel drag based on the fish you are chasing. Too tight a drag can result in breaking off when fighting a fish, and too loose a reel drag can result in an over spin and a tangled fly line.

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