There was recent thread on this. Basically make sure the line is loaded properly to begin with. When you catch a fish don't continue to wind the handle if the drag is slipping. Every turn puts a loop in the line. Pull up the rod and wind it down, don't just wind. Make sure the jig or whaterever you are using comes straight in on the retrive and is not doing loops in the water. Make sure the line guide turns freely and rotates as you wind in line. Buy and use a can of reel magic. It helps keep line flexible in cold weather. If you do this WM line should perform as well as any line in it's price range.