12-23-2007, 05:53 PM
Sounds to me that you need to replace your line. You should do it at least once a season depending on the type. Tighten the drag which is the star looking gear on the side or a knob depending on your reel. This will allow you to retrieve the line when a big fish is on, and won't allow it to take as much line from you. Never over tighten it as you may break your fishing line. DO NOT USE vegetable oil on your reel.Use a high grade oil or better yet take it to your local tackle shop and they can fix the whole thing up for you.
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