The only problem with those Gibbs sliding weights is they will scar up your line squash mono flat and nick it up a bit. I have found braid, especially if it is new and still has slippery coating to be fine. The old timers would wax their line to help the scars I think?
Also the weights need to be tuned up a bit to work right. The side clips need to be bent in so the weight doesn’t fall off. The round spring looking end opened up between the wires just the right amount so your particular line slips between and holds just tight enough. Bend the wires open to far and she’s fooked and won’t hold.
And now you know.
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