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Hi everyone I'm new to the forum. Have a simple question, I have got an old cortland line on my reel, it is pushing on 9 years old and is full of nicks and scratches, basically on its last legs. I have been considering replacing it with the new Cortland 555 clear floating. Having read a few articles it seems many of the reviews rate it very highly, but many come to the issue of tying the leader to the tip and say because the line is hollow it is very difficult to tie a leader to the line and recommend the braided loop. I particularlly do not like the braided loops as I have lost fish in the past due to these not holding, not trout but salt water fish. What are your opions on the 555 and any tips to overcome the tying problems. Also heard the Snowbee lines are fantastic, know their glasses got a pair of those that are also close to 9 years old and still going strong. I will appreciate any help on this. Cheers