new -- could use some technique help

[pete99]

thanks for everything so far. tube, can you explain the drag a little more? i think i have somewhat of a grasp on it...it's the setting that determines how hard the fish can pull and line still goes out or something? combination of how tough i'm holding the rod and how hard the fish is pulling? what would be the best way to make sure it's correctly set?

bkidder, you said to keep my rod bent once i set the hook. say i set it and my rod is pointed down, i just pull it up and hold it so it's bending and then reel?

also another general question, is it a good idea to mix say a worm with something like the rooster tail i used? is adding bait to a jig like that the general way to go about?
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