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Final Answer: The Best Knot for Each Part of Your Fishing Line Here is the entire guide reduced to the connections that matter: Line to reel spool: Arbor knot Monofilament backing to braid: Double uni knot Braid to a long leader: FG knot Easier low-profile braid-to-leader connection: Alberto knot Simplest braid-to-leader connection: Double uni knot Similar-diameter mono and fluorocarbon: Blood knot Fast mono or fluorocarbon connection: Surgeons knot Braid to a hook, lure or swivel: Palomar knot Mono or fluorocarbon to terminal tackle: Uni knot Simple mono or fluorocarbon terminal knot: Improved clinch knot Lure that needs more freedom of movement: Non-slip loop knot Hook designed to be snelled: Snell knot You do not need dozens of fishing knots
I typically work the J Spec on 7 foot medium heavy action spinning rods and reels with 8 lb monofilament and copolymer lines with sharp tugs
At such light weights, breaking rods in transport, or storage, is not uncommon
I use u40 Cork Seal on all my cork handled rods they still look like new after months of weekly trips fishing all day so protect your investment besides that I recommend a good rod sock to keep any nicks or scratches when rods are stored or transported that way you extend the life of your equipment and is a minor cost vs the frustration and heartbreak of having to warranty your rod from neglect
Again, it's such an obvious (and almost cost-free) improvement that I have a hard time understanding why it hasn't been done already
