FishingNoob
Well-Known Member
The last fish broke off when the main line frayed against bottom structure, but the others broke the leader at the hook. I usually knot the swivel ends with a palmour or trilene knot depending line stifness. At the hook i tend to tie an improved clinch. Theory is if the leader is going to snap, it will happen at the hook end where the weaker knot is. I feel bad when a fish breaks off and has to live with fishing line streaming from its mouth.
Imagine swimming around with a 4 inch rapala stick in the side of your mouth...