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windknotz88 wrote:Exactly! That is our theory too. The idea that thinner wire diameter will produce less friction has a point of diminishing return, where the diameter gets so narrow that it becomes a knife point that digs into the line, preventing or severely slowing the slip.

Yes, this is what i believe to be true as well. And the problems gets worse when the line in question have a soft coating (or when its dirty or covered with salt or the like of course). I also believe that the tiptop is the most important guide - the "digging-effect" is probably the most severe here when casting.

Cheers Thomas