I like using the rivers inlet knot for two reasons. First it is the strongest knot I've tried and it gets you off a lot of snags you might not have otherwise.(especially with spoons and spinners) Secondly, I can use the same pound mainline as leader if I get to the river and decide I would like to use a beafier leader. I will simply tie a rivers inlet knot from mainline to swivel and a double clinch knot from leader to swivel. Even with the same line I never lose all my gear.

[This message has been edited by Monty (edited 10-12-2000).]