struggling with fishing strings.

[jf522]

Check your drag. If the reel has not been serviced in a while it might be a good idea. Some of the reels I work on I will spend a little more attention on the drag system. Like use Cal's drag grease and upgrade the washers also.

[bc-xpress]

I use 20 and 30lb Power Pro braid and never had a problem, last much longer too. When fishing under a cork I use 17lb Cajun line mono for my leader.