Never an issue with Raven ( for me anyways ). Been using it for years now. I think if you horse the fish, what you have happening is the cause. Another thing could be doing super long drifts. Just a thought.
I run 12lb main
Well if you have some, I want some. LOL
I did find the coating on it was thicker then then the original green power pro, but once it,s been tamed, it casts so smooth.
That red braid I was talking about, I can tell you where and when I bought it and still have it on 3 reels that get used all the time. Bought it at walmart state side when I fished the CFT tourny out of Chippawa. I fished the 2 day with Frost and with you David. Remember that down pour.Oh and the 6-8 ft rollers. Lost my lightening rod off the back of the boat that day as well.