15 hours ago, PhishLI said:

Everyone? Not quite. I can think of one regular here who's Cukoo over them and shall remain unnamed, then a few of us with either one or a few. He's a straight-braid-brigade type of dude too. It's kinda rough on guides. Ya know? Perhaps this mystery man will chime in.😉

Already did.

45 minutes ago, NavyToad said:

I can’t even see the fray with my eyes or feel it with my fingers.

I missed this.  Great point, most likely not frayed, most likely a reel problem.  Try a different reel.