And NEVER grab the rod ABOVE the cork grip ( El Snapo) unless you want it in more pieces that you bought it.

I always adjust my drag also to keep it from free spooling ( talk about a mess!!) and dont go tighter unless I know Im after larger fish. Small stream fish, close to home here..it stays at minimum....when I go west to fish and MIGHT get into a decent sized trout...I tighten it down a tad.