A properly set drag can make the difference between landing a big catfish and watching it swim away. In our latest how-to video, CatfishNOW editor Keith Sutton explains why setting the drag on your fishing reel is so important and how the right adjustment allows a fish to take line without breaking your line or pulling free. Whether you’re targeting channel cats from the bank or trophy blues and flatheads from a boat, taking a few seconds to set your drag before you start fishing can save you from losing the fish of a lifetime. Watch the video and learn how to get your reel ready before that big cat bites!
