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Kippy, the palomar is my favorite knot as well, however, if you fish a shock leader or a fluoro or mono leader when using braid, the palomar uses too much darn line to tie.
In other words, if you retie a couple times, or change lures, you're leader is too short in no time.
I generally tie palomars a couple times, then go back to the improved clinch as my leader shortens.
My advice is to learn a few basic knots at home... a few times thru and they become easy. Also, check in tackle shops... my wife picked me up a little plastic, fold-up thing that shows a bunch of knots for a stocking stuffer at christmas. I kinda laughed, but I use it when I'm tying a knot I don't use all the time. Its small, waterproof, and can fit in any bag or pocket.
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