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The mechanism that provides resistance when a fish pulls on the line is called what?

Retry Correct Incorrect The drag provides resistance when the fish pulls on the line. The resistance created by the drag helps slow the fish down so it doesn’t snap the line when it tries to swim away.

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The mechanism that provides resistance when a fish pulls on the line is called what?

• Lever
• Tugger
• Drag
• Brake