"riverman" wrote

alternate knot for the line-leader connection, or some hints from
folks to make the loops in the leader not cut the sheathing on the
line?

line to leader: three turn clinch; into that "noose" tie a four turn
improved clinch in the leader. work very carefully to tighten both ends as
evenly as you can.

no charge, as usual, from
yfitons
wayno