Tight drag meaning....a walleye can't pull it out guys....c'mon, I've been doing this for enough years to know that there are fish out there that can break rigs! Geeze. I have NEVER broken off due to any fish strike or big fish....especially due to the drag being set too tight. Have had break offs due to possible frays or knicks in line or hitting/snagging bottom with the dipsy....thats it.