I assume you are not using the Scotty clips with the 60" leader. I don't really have any problem with the fraying. When I stack, I use the little stoppers in line. Of course I am using Scotty Electric Dwonriggers. I have swivel bases and just swing in the boom to remove the top halibut clip/release Then swing it out again and bring the next one up. When I reset the clips I have a 4' dowel with a hook on the end to pull the downrigger clip and line in to fasten to. This also doubles as a fish release. the longer leaders on the releases really are better as I have 60" booms. I use the pro releases on one of my 10'6" 8#-17# graphite rods. The Scotty clip would break it pulling it out. I installed the 60" halibut clip and leader on this clip too. Fraying has never been a problem but I change out my downrigger cable every two years anyway. Sometimes when it gets worn out it will start fraying and breaking on a constant basis.