Throwing a stickbait against the bank last night, using #6 Hybrid Ultra Soft.  Throw a little far and get hung in a tree.  Couldn't break off by pulling, so I used the TM to pull me away.  

Line kept getting tighter and tighter, I kept having to bump the TM up a notch.

When the line finally gave way, the sound was just as loud as a 22 rifle.  And it didn't even break at the knot.  Snapped right at the spool.

Yep, I know what you mean. I tried #20 for awhile striper fishing...not good.

Generally, #6 can be broken a little easier than that, but your story is a good example of why I use it and trust the Hybrid Ultra Soft. With the proper drag setting, a fish cannot break the line.

When the line finally gave way, the sound was just as loud as a 22 rifle.  And it didn't even break at the knot.  Snapped right at the spool.

IMPO your story is also a good example of why so many spool shafts get bent......May I suggest next time you use a cutoff section of broom stick to pull the line with instead of the reel's spool.

Just my .02¢

Sounds to me like there's quite a bit o' stretch in that there line.

Wow, guess I may try this line...

Sounds like good stuff.

That brings up a point. I've made the mistake several times when trying to break a lind off even mono. On occasion it has cut right into the joint of a finder and pretty deep. I always try to use a rag or sleeve to wrap to protect my hand.  I never use the rod or reel to break a line. I'm not sure one day I wouldn't come close to cutting off a finger ( dead serious not joking ),

Don't want to hi-jack your thread Burley but has anyone else had this problem?

This may not be the best way but it's quick and convienient. Give your line enough slack so you can use the line after it exits the rod tip and wrap it around your reel where it meets the reel seat and also around your rod. This way the only stress is being put on the reels "shaft" that attaches it to the rod.  I wish I could illustrate this so you'd know exactly what I was talking about. It won't hurt any of your equipment or your fingers and it will break most any line without the use of other things.  

When the line finally gave way, the sound was just as loud as a 22 rifle. And it didn't even break at the knot. Snapped right at the spool.

IMPO your story is also a good example of why so many spool shafts get bent......May I suggest next time you use a cutoff section of broom stick to pull the line with instead of the reel's spool.

Just my .02¢

I was holding the line wrapped in a towel with my thumb on the spool to keep the drag from pulling.  All tension on the line was from my hand and the towel.

FWIW I wasn't pulling with the rod bent.  Straight on away from the bank with the TM maxed out.

Exactly how far it stretched I do not know.  It was dark and I had no way of gauging how far I traveled.

That brings up a point. I've made the mistake several times when trying to break a lind off even mono. On occasion it has cut right into the joint of a finder and pretty deep. I always try to use a rag or sleeve to wrap to protect my hand. I never use the rod or reel to break a line. I'm not sure one day I wouldn't come close to cutting off a finger ( dead serious not joking ),

Don't want to hi-jack your thread Burley but has anyone else had this problem?

I've been cut breaking line, landing fish and just fooling around.  The smaller diameter lines are the worst.

I got cut to the bone last year by a carp and 8 lb. PLine CX.  Had my finger on the line trying to detect a bite, carp took off with the bait.  Without thinking I swung the rod with my other hand and the carp took off.  Bled like a stuck pig, but I landed the fish.