[header] How to set the drag on a fishing reel [title] Determine what kind of reel you use. [step] There are three basic types of reels that contain your line. This article won't get into the pros and cons of each; instead, it's important that you know what kind you have and where the drag adjustment is located. 
[substeps] Spincasting reels are closed face. Your line will be encased by a cone-like cover and the line feeds out of a small hole in it.