Originally Posted by
Michael
Good advice Rob.
This is correct...when fishing the Vaal (or any yellowfish water for that matter) all you do is pre-set the drag before you start fishing...the drag must be set just tight enough so that when you quickly strip line off, you don't get overwinds. No more is needed.
When you fight a fish...and need more drag...simply "palm" the reel (that's why it's important to get a reel with an exposed spool-rim).
If you start messing with the drag while figthing a fish...I guarantee one or two fish lost due to sudden bursts of speed by the fish when you are about to land it. Tightish drag = popped tippet...
So buy a decent reel, but don't go overboard on price. The line, tippet, hooks and rod is way more important on yellowfish.
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