I tie directly to my line for everything.
Trout, Whitefish, Goldeye, Perch are direct to line and never had any problems.
Walleye and Sauger I will use a light fluro leader tied directly to the lure.
Pike I used a heavy braid with heavy fluro tied on for leader. Hook is tied directly on to fluro. Havent lost a hook due to poor connection or teeth since.
Have lost a few to under sized line on a big fish, but that is it.
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