Shaun I know where your coming from, Preston are good, hence investing best part of 150 quid in their line, incedently it was all fresh stock in clean packaging

I have looked at the line under a magnifying glass a little while ago although there doesnt seem to be any nicks or abrassions it looks as if it has been twisted during spooling which makes it feel inconsistant, it breaks on or around its correct strength I tested that also, maybe it is just a spooling glitch.

JC