Clove hitch

+1 that is the best way to do it.

I used to use the palomar exclusively, never had a problem. then I bought fluorocarbon line. I broke a lot of fish off on the hook set, right at the knot. I hooked a fish in a bush once and pulled him through the branches to the surface. He was stuck right on top. I decided to try to lift him out with the rod. I could actually see that 17 lb fluoro slipping and backing out of the knot. like slow motion, I couldn't believe it. I lost that fish, and more importantly, my jig. I saw on here a lot of guys like the double San Diego jam knot, I'm going to that.

Aaron Martens calls it the Palo-snap for a reason.

Double Uni !

I use the Pitzen Knot for most all my tackle on all line, mono, fluoro & braid. It's a San Diego Jam without going thru the loop at the hook side, only go thru the top loop, so it's easier and quicker and I have yet to have it come untied while fishing so I don't concern myself with another 5% or so of rated knot strength. I also use the Palomar when appropriate, like a drop shot hook, or when I just happen to feel like it. And I use the Double Uni to tie lines together. So there's my 3 knots.

Have tried them all and the very best by far is the Double San Diego Jam Knot.

Double improved clinch if I feel compelled to use fluoro- which isn't often.

I am not sure what the name of the knot I tie is, but I end up with three tag ends when it is all said and done. Similar to the improved clinch, only I double the line at first and use the loop end as the tag end. Anyone know its name?
JR

Palomar

Jam Knot!

Homer circle knot, by far the strongest of all knots

Reverse cinch, quick, easy and only breakoffs have been when I have been hung up.

There ain't no best knot. The best knot,is the knot,that,YOU,tie best.