Drag For Sailfish/Whites

[DropinBack]

What drag weight do you all usually use when fighting sailfish/white marlin on small Js and Circle?

[SeaMent]

we set all the reels with 5lbs drag and we fish for sails and whites with circles only

[B Cartlidge]

clickers off...5 pounds

[Wireman]

4 lbs until you finish hooking any others in the spread, then up to 5 lbs when it's time to go get 'em.

[teddyp]

It would depend on what line class you were using. 12 lbs or 20 lbs. I use as much drag as I can without breaking the line. If you’re asking how much drag you use at strike, it shouldn't really matter. You should see the fish behind the bait and free spool it.

[DropinBack]

Right, but my question was what most people are FIGHTING their fish on... as at strike fish in free spoll or as close to it as possible...

[SeaMent]

Right, but my question was what most people are FIGHTING their fish on... as at strike fish in free spoll or as close to it as possible...

DB, we wind em at strike which is 5lbs. & sometimes you have to drive her like a sports car

[Squidnation]

As little as possible. If I am gaining at 3lbs then I keep it at 3lbs. IF I have to go up to 5lbs then I push it up.

[costaricasportfishing]

5 pounds.

[Phat Mann]

My guess is 3 to 5. I am kinda like you Squid, enough to gain line AND keep a bend in the rod.

I do it by feel, constantly checking all day. If you fight a fish, check it. If you check the Bait, check it. It doesn't take long to figure out what feels right to you.