Maybe you've got a nick in a guide or on your reel that is fraying the line?

I've had pretty good luck over the years with XT, though I don't think it takes a knot as well as Maxima. I use Yellow XT as well as Maxima fiberglow for plugging, and they've both done well. However, if XT wasn't quite a bit cheaper, I'd stay with Maxima. I may get one of those service spools.
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