Ive used all 3 major super smooth braids, nano, smack down, and super slick extensively. All are more expensive, prone to tangling, and don't wear well. I have since returned to regular power pro. No matter what braid you use a leader is a must...you will flat out catch more fish. I would have kept using the smack down from seagaur, but my guests couldn't stop tangling it. As for knots with braid, the Palomar is my goto for terminal tackle, and a double Albright or slim beauty works well to tie light braid to heavier diameter flouro leader.
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