I have the Saint Croix 7 ft extra fast panfish rod. I use 10LB Berkley braid with either a 4lb or 6lb leader. I tie a very small improved Albright knot to connect the main line with the leader. The connecting knot always gets hung up on the tip guide and I get very little distance on my casts. The diameter of the Tip guide is very small. Does anyone else have this problem or does anyone have a way to correct my problem? Thanks much, Pop