Braid= Double Palomar - I've NEVER had one slip ; Fluorocarbon= 10 lb and under-San Diego Jam Knot --- 12lb and up-Palomar ; Line to LINE = UNI/UNI , or J-Knot for mono and Fluoro leaders to braid (the BEST for that application!); Loop and Uni-Loop for topwaters ********** Remember, if you have ANY doubts that the knot you just tied is done correctly, or it just looks "funny" to you,then cut it and RE-TIE! Better to take the extra time 'now',BEFORE the cast,than lament later about either the "size of the fish that just broke off" or "Did you see how far that $80 lure just sailed once the line snapped!" ........Oh Yeah, LUBE THAT KNOT before tightening!!!!(with spit...)