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    Three times in the last 2 fishin trips, I have went to set the hook, only to break the line about a quarter of an inch below the weight. I'm fishin with 10b test line with 6lb test rig, and I change the rigs frequently, so they are not worn. Am I settin the hook to hard? I don't get it, n it's infuriating...

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    bad line(bad lot from the manufacturer) or your just on big fish

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    My thoughts may not be worth much but I was doing the same and went to a 10 pound line on my rigs like several suggested and it help. Could be gar too

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    KDAVID might be right but I'd go with 10lb on the rigs.
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    I do use 10lb fluorocarbon on my rigs as well.

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    I use 15 lb test on my rigs. The main reason is for the stiffness so that the upper line won't tangle.


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    Bad line I use 6lb all time with no problem. Maybe give line a pull between left and right hand and see if it snaps easily. I have got spool bad line that would snap with little pressure.

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    Use braid!
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    i like 10 lb. test, i think that will help.

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    BRAID! Unless the water you fish is gin clear, braid is awesome. Very sensitive and strong. My only complaint is that it tends to wrap around rod tip, eyes, etc.

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