that rod tip went south big time...next thing I know...POP!
We've pretty much "all been there" at least once, but I have to wonder IF just perhaps we just might have our drags a bit too tight for really big fish? To me it's far easier to tighten a too loose drag with a big fish on than to try to loosen it while the line is breaking...

I have been using a loosened drag; and believe especially on the big fish it "is the way to go" (unless in heavy snag infested areas etc.)

Thoughts?