Totally agree. I find the "clanginess" of heavier profile knots very unnerving. Even with very thin braid (10 lb. Nano) it seems to work for me. It just took a little practice to get the hang of it. Remember to keep the wraps snug, in order, and to tighten the wraps before the half hitches.
Anyone try the tippet rings from fly fishing as an alternative?
My 2 cents:
If the water is not super clear and Im not going for spooky coho, I'll tie the braid mainline to a small swivel. And I'll put a bead on before the swivel so it cant be reeled into the guides. IMO the best knot to use with braid is the palomar. Easy to tie as well. If you utube "knot wards" they test these knots and the palomar is the winner for braid. But many other good knots for braid that are close runner ups to the palomar. Use what works for you.
Off the swivel I'll run 3 or so feet of 12 or 15lb mono. Use flouro if you like. I don't think it matters for salmon, but if you like it and have confidence in it then by all means fish it. At the end of the leader is, obviously, my lure.
If I'm just not hooking anything and I feel going ultra stealthy is needed then I'll run a 10 or so foot leader tied right to the braid. The double uni and others are fine. I personally like the modified Albright. I find it goes through the guides better and I believe on knot was it tested the highest for a mono/flouro to braid knot.
There is even a knot wars app you can put on your phone.
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