Use the Pump and wind the line in method...
Pull back on the rod and let the drag work when
you drop the rod wind the line in as you drop the rod.
No twist no problem...a bait caster works better on
bringing the fish in but can be a problem to cast...
don't back wind. That as assnine solution to learning
the correct way to use your reels drag system...
Try it the old farts way.. it might just work...
Not to brag... but I have caught over 1000 bass over
18" (small mouth) using anywher from 4 lb. to 8 lb.
and never did I once back reel... I have caught 1000's
of carp from 12 to over 40 inches using no more than
12 lb test and a Michell 300 and I "NEVER" back
wound on a fish. I now live in Daytona Florida and
fish Ponce Inlet 2-3 times a week and catch reds to
30+ lbs, shark to +50lbs using no more than 20# line
and I "NEVER" back reeled and I use a ABU 7000
and a Penn 5500 with 20 lb stren on the 7000
and 15 lb yozuri on the 5500.
I do change my line once a month... or when fish
"spools me" = you will never haver have that problem...
but go fish.. don't look for the magic solution
to every little problem that may cause you to loose a fish or two....
I hope you get where I'm coming from....
allen at http://sea4two.net


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"DiggityDanks" wrote in message
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I have been looking at all of your recommendations and the Spirex
seems to be a solid buy but there are two versions, one that is front
drag and one that is rear drag. What does this mean?

Not to be a smart a$$, but on one, the drag is on the front, the other, on
the rear.

If you're the type that likes to fiddle with the drag setting constantly,
a
rear drag reel is better. The drag control is mounted on the aft of the
reel, and thus easier to get to. But...typically a rear drag uses smaller
drag washers and the drag isn't as smooth operating.

A front drag reel (for some) isn't as easy to re-adjust in the heat of the
battle, but then again, a smooth drag, once it's set properly shouldn't
need
to be re-set.

Or, as I'm sure RichZ will chime in with, crank the drag down tight and
learn to back-reel, which brings up a whole new set of questions for
you.....
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com