That splitting of Gamakatsu line is a strange one. I used Gamakatsu quite a lot and didn't see that. When I was using it I felt like it broke easier than Maxima. After actualy testing them with a scale I was surprised. I might even go back to it, as I am getting a little discouraged with the Vanish. I haven't lost any fish from line or knot failure,but I want every advantage when that rare real hog gets on. That uniknot is nice an easy to tie, but in my tests it was obout 75% of the trilene knot. There are probably better knots, but they are too darn hard to tie when my fingers are half frozen! I have never tried Jankia, maybe that will be next.