The Perfect Offshore Leader Connection.

This article from Salt Water Sportsman discusses the debate between tying knots and crimping when it comes to connecting leaders to hooks or lures in offshore fishing. The author explains that the choice between tying and crimping depends on the angler's skill level and the breaking strength of the leader. They personally prefer tying knots for lighter leaders and using sleeves and swaging for leaders over 150 pounds. The article also provides information on different types of sleeves and offers tips for crimping. Ultimately, the decision between knotting and crimping is a matter of personal preference and ensuring the strength and reliability of the connection. [Extracted from the article]