Hardy Bougle questions

[PatrickM]

Was thinking of getting a Bougle for my 6 weight spey rod and had a couple of questions.
Is there any way to adjust the drag on these reels? I like to set the drag loose and fish the line tight to the reel.
Also, can you palm the reel? Hope that isn't a stupid question.
Thanks guys,
Patrick

[Mark Kranhold]

3 3/4 should work and you can finger the opposite side of the spool or the inside of the spool. Do it!

[Dan LeCount]

Yea, you can palm the opposite side of the spool or the inside. Beyond that, the only way to adjust drag is to tweak the springs, but its a delicate and dangerous process. If you're not careful you can ruin or break them. The stock drag on the click and pawl is usually pretty nice though.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

They are very light from the factory with a little adjustment screw too.

Most click-n-pawl reels have very little drag.

[PatrickM]

Thanks for the input, gents. Sounds like it'll be a good reel for summer steelhead.
I'm gonna pull the trigger.

[Terry Thomas]

Good choice. Only down side is Hardy's slow delivery since they were bought out.

[Draggerman]

Just sold my 4' Bougle and know I will regret it but have to fund some other gear