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collegekidusa
good point GZ
I never actually do this, of course, because it's a total PITA. But, it is the correct way IMO.
I concur with SantiamDrifter's theory of light drag at first then tighten up as the fish tires. Sounds good on paper, but watch it: a fish can suddenly go ballistic when it sees the boat or net...so be prepared to lighten up in a nanosecond.