I'm surprised the palomar wasn't mentioned as an essential knot. exceptionally strong and so easy to tie. very strong cause the line is doubled thru the eyelet of the hook or lure compared to almost all other knots.

try using a chatterbait as your "go to" lure in the darkness of night. gl!

never ever heard of a problem with the palomar knot and so easy to tie. also, try a diff brand of braid. I use pro line and never had a prob. just saying.

Iv'e heard more good things about the palomar knot then any other.