[basssj]

I need some help with my jig fishing. This is one lure that I am having the hardest time mastering. The main problem is that I am continously breaking my line on hookset. My set up includes a 7ft. heavy action falcon cara rod (action 7), shimano curado reel, 17 lb test suffix line, 3/8 - 1/2 oz jig - usually a rattleback or strike king, tied with a palomar knot. I have tried several different brands of mono and floro without much difference in success, the bottom line is that I end up snapping my line on hookset. I cannot determine where the line is breaking, but it does not seem to be breaking at the knot. I really have a difficult time getting bites if I go much heavier than 17 lb test, due to water clarity, plus with 20 lb test, the line coils get aggrivating. I will add that I am using the same hookset with a tx rig and not having these same problems. My first idea is to change to a slightly lighter rod action to absorb some shock from the hook set. What do you guys think? Anyone else ever had this problem?

thanks for the comments.