04-19-2021, 10:06 PM
Yes, you can set your drag too light. This winter I lightened mine up in anticipation of catching a big fish. When I got the bite and jerked my rod up to set the hook in the boney jaw all I got was the rotor spinning rapidly. The fish came unbuttoned halfway up. Experience helps. I plan to experiment with changing drag with a fish on this summer.
The older I get the more I would rather be considered a good man than a good fisherman.