Quote Originally Posted by wakina View Post
Sounds like you are having a drag issue with your reels! Line wt. does not affect your drag settings. Set your drag like you are using 6lb or 8lb line even if you are using 30lb braid, the drag will still work like you are using the lighter lines as stated and you should not have anymore issues with breaking reels.
I know how to tighten my reel drag but I tightened my drags as tight as I could get them so I could horse the stupid things in so they wouldn't tangle up any other lines. I never thought I would break the reel seats off.