If you're using 4lb test that drag better be pretty loose! You said the fish made 3 runs and then broke it, if the first two runs were fine then maybe your drag was properly adjusted but perhaps the fish's mouth wore the line down near the knot and caused it to break.
Also, how many fish had you caught since that knot had been tied? When I'm using 4lb test, I'll retie after every couple fish just to be safe. That's something many fishermen overlook but if you're using 6,4, or especially 2lb test and you are having a good day of fishing, you better retie that knot quite often! I one time lost a huge redfish in south Florida because of this mistake (on 15lb test).
Some people will actually use a spring or digital scale but I just do it by hand. I've been using lighter line for long enough (and lost enough fish from it) that I just know when it's loose enough.
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