[huntsfurfish]

Also when you use a slip bobber.

Tie on the uni knot, small bead, then your float but also tie in a small swivel. Tie on a 2 or 3 ft(or less if you prefer) leader(slightly lighter wt or the same wt mono) then add your hook/jig. You can pinch on a split shot or 2 if needed(fishing deep might want more).

But the small swivel keeps you from having to chase your bobber if/when a pike bites you off. When I am slip bobber fishing for walleye I dont use very heavy line. 4 to 8 lb, normally 6 lb.