Lets talk knots and braid

[k-e-v-i-n]

I fish 50lb Suffix Braid... and use 60lb Ande leader line... Uni-to-UNI knot connecting the two lines together... 4 loops with the ANDE and 7 with the braid... You will notice the knot of the ande is a bit larger than that of the braid... however, the strength between the two is unbeatable... I started using this system last season, instead of using a swivel to connect the two lines... from the leader I tie a Palomar knot to my Snap-Swivel, with is either a Rosco Coastlock or lately I have been using the breakaway SUPER easy to change plugs on the go.. however, I question the stability of them over used time.

Either case, try this knot combination

[gone fishin]

Braid to long leader - I bring it back to the reel, crazy alberto knot. No swivel needed - uni to breakaway clip. Check the leader for chafing and retie as necessary. I use a ande backcountry mono leader lighter than the braid to allow breakoffs in the ditch when hanging up.
With this set up the leader is actually 20 ft. to start with for a 10 /2 ft. rod. It allows many reties to the leader before I have to change the entire leader. The alberto knot is as strong as I have found if tied properly.