Maxima is good line but I have gone to lines with better thickness/lb. test ratio. The reason being the smaller line casts better and farther. It also sinks faster and is something to concider for getting max. depth when pulling plugs. For example, 10lb. Maxima UG, the pack says it's .012 the line I have measures .013-.014. and breaks at 13.5lbs. Gammi 17lb. says it's .014, measures .014 and breaks at 22lbs. or Damyl Tectan 24.2lb at .014 and breaks at 25lb. Another way to look at it is when comparing Maxima to lines of the same lb test that may be thinner and break at their rated test, the maxima seems much better becuase it actualy breaks above the rated lb test and is thicker. I know there are other factors that make a good line, but strength to diameter is easy to measure and a good place to start. I have read a few comments saying Gammi line, which I use and like, sucks. I've never heard what it is about the line that is bad, just curious. Anyone run across a line that is just plain crap? IMHO Seagar fluorocarbon is one.