Big or small, fresh or saltwater, knowing how to fight a fish is crucial to upping the odds of bringing the fish boat side. One common mistake that I see most commonly is reeling against the drag. By this, I mean that as the fish is pulling, the angler is reeling. If I did my job well as a guide, the drag is set so that the fish will still be able to pull the drag, despite the angler’s efforts. Despite this, though, there are reasons not to reel against the drag when a fish is actively pulling drag. Continue reading →