I use a crazy alberto knot for braid to mono as a topshot, 40 lb. braid to 40 lb. mono, small diameter knot, passes through eyelets easily and that's with 40 lb.! Keeps the line in the clip for downrigger fishing. Nice to see that high vis mono coming in, feels better when the knot comes in. Braid is just to small for putting in a clip. That being said, for freshwater action the line is straight 15 lb. braid, keeps in the clips just fine. Smaller diameter line I just use uni to uni knot. Neither knot has ever let me down.