Baron
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I really like Click and Pawl but have never used a fly reel with a drag. It dawned on me that the heaviest fish I've caught was probably a sleepy 13" BMB. The rest were much lighter. New to FF I've heard the term "get it on the reel" used by more experienced fishermen. Is it really necessary to get them on the reel or is it okay to let the line lay. I mean with a C&P what does it matter as there isn't any drag.
So far all the fish I've caught were under 3 lbs and I've noticed no issues stripping them all the way in. I thought by now I'd want a drag but btwn pinching the line and the added friction of all the eyes on the 9' 6wt rod I've never felt the need for drag.
So should I put all the fish on the reel or am I okay to just fight him in?
What are you doing?