Originally Posted by catfishonthelake (Post 435752)

You will get better hook-up rates using circles with a loop knot. Try this one...it's called the tarpon knot, but can be used with any diameter line. It's easy too, you can master it in about 5 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s2Qnc64Q3Q

Originally Posted by Rickhem (Post 436475)

Thanks for posting that Tarpon Loop Knot.
It looks easy and doesn't require weird tools or a third hand.
Good fish karma to you!