Strange...

[Randy]

I remember when I first started chucking spoons at Port Credit, I used to get a lot of snags and breakoffs, initially I used to tie directly to the spoon also but then after some reading online I was persuaded to buy snap swivels and I'm pretty sure those have helped a lot. I use 12lbs. Trilene XT and do occasionally get breakoffs but only if it's snagged and high pressure is applied. However,I do recollect a similar situation a couple years ago or so when I was just reeling in my line with the spoon attached and all of a sudden it just dropped off. I also use an improved clinch knot but I think the main reason for your line breaking off is because you're tying directly to the spoon.