Most real fish will put themselves 'on the reel' fast. Keep your rod rather low for power or high to keep your line off of the water. Depends on which you need to do. Be ready to REDUCE your drag... yes, loosen it as the line goes deeper into your backing. The mechanical advantage/leverage changes when you go from 6 inches per turn going out per revolution to three inches. Most guys panic and actually tighten the drag, break the fish off and never know why.