The higher the drag limit, the more powerful the reel is when retrieving a hooked fish. For bass fishing, we typically recommend having a drag limit that is at least slightly over the weight of the typical fish you’ll be catching. There’s no issue with having a higher drag limit, since you’re able to adjust this down. However, you can run into problems with having a drag limit that’s too low. The drag system allows an automated process of releasing line when you’re fighting to bring in a fish. This allows small amounts of line to slowly release from your reel to avoid line failure and to help tire out the fish. A healthy bass has a lot of fight in them. Having a good drag system in place helps to wear down the fish and slowly get them into your net.