lb test on a reel question.

[Andy L]

GOB,
Im not familiar with that line, but its probably as good as any. I would be willing to bet you got some line thats old. Monofiliment will go bad after, sometimes not too long, if its kept in light. I have bought line before and took it home, spooled it up, tied on a lure and gave it a gentle tug to check it and have it break. Just a sad part of the game.

Im sure the Cajun Red is fine. You can buy that Excel online though, just for future reference, and I know its good for cheaper line. Heck even for any line period its good.

The knot your tying is fine. I still think the polymer is better than any and fast to tie. Ill try and explain it.

Fold your line in half about six inches up your line from the end. Run the folded line through the eye of your lure. Tie it in a square knot, dont pull too tight. Run the lure through the exposed loop where the original fold is. Run the line through your mouth to wet it so it dont burn the line. Hold the lure and the main line and pull tight. Good knot and very fast.

Good Luck
Andy