Tied up in knots....

I know this is a stupid newbie question, but I'm a stupid newbie.

I've been using Orvis knotless leaders and (here it comes) just
clipping off the loop and tying them to line with the nail knot we've
been discussing in other threads.

Why? Because I have no clue how to join the loop to line without
tying some god-awful conglomeration of knot. There's nothing on the
Orvis website to help out either - at least not that I can see.

Question: is it best just to go ahead and use the nail knot (which is
working fine) or is there some reason to learn to tie this loop to
line? If so, can someone point me to an online resource for the
knot? (I also intend to inquire at my local shop, but thought I'd ask
here first.)

Thanks in advance, and please be gentle.
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