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The size of the fish isn't as important as the pull on the line. Fishing line is usually rated at half to one quarter of its actual breaking point. So 15 pound test may break when 30 to 60 pounds of pull ocurrs. But slow pressure will not break it as easily as a sharp jerk will.

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