Another tip to try is wrapping the the bottom jaw of the pinch pad one time to stop the line from slipping through. The tail spins Alvin talked about work also well in conjunction with the one wrapped jaw. There are also accessory clamps available from Church that really hold braid well.
My Searunner 190, "Four "D's" and a "C". Retirement money well spent.
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