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With your scenario, I agree totally....

With the snap at the connection point, I'd be a bit more concerned over the thickness/strenght of the line than the size of the snap in affecting the action. Not only does the line get thicker/heavier with added #/test...but it doesn't cut through the water as easily, thus weighing it down even more by adding more resistance. This will intensify as you slow down on your retrieve.