Frank B
I think that you're correct in this assumption. I tried to prove it but was only able to convince myself. I cranked down on a nail knot so tightly that I thought "no water is ging to get in there" but the very tip went down anyway. Therefore my solution is the best I've been able to come up with so far. I'll try a few more experiments the next time I buy a new line. Frequent use of the line cleaner does wonders.

Ol' Bill
1932