I used Maxima in the past until I found a line called SUFFIX. I have compared it to both Izor and Maxima and it is far better hands down. I have seen independent testing on it verses other top brands (Izor and Maxima included) and it is stronger with abrasion resistance up to 20 times better than other mono lines. It is inexpensive but I guarantee if you buy a spool of Suffix Tritanium you will never go back to any other mono. I now use Powerpro (braided spectra) as my my main and Suffix Tritanium as my leader. What a combo. If you are a pure mono fisher, then try a spool of Suffix and you will see what I mean.