Front or Rear Drag?

Hey lads, looking at buying a new reel, just wondering what are the pro's and cons of both front and rear drag. Targeting mainly bass and some pollock.

Front drag reels are more robust and usually have larger capacity spools to cope with long range fishing as well as allowing you to use a heavier breaking strain if needed.Rear drag reels are mainly for course fishing and are not ideal for sea fishing . The usual brands like penn or shimano will be the best bet but avoid the rear drag and baitrunners

Ive two front drags in the for sale section if you want cheap front drags

I recently changed from rear drag Shimano Stradic to front drag Stradic Ci4. For me there is no question, I would say front drag all the way. The size and weight difference between the reels was enough for me but I can't see any advantages in rear drag over front.

Also if you have a rear drag reel the sand is more likely to get into it when you put the rod down to tie a know, change a lure, unhook a fish, etc etc, front drag for sea all the way.

yup front drag all the way