I use a double polimar, where you go through the leader swivel twice. I started using it for Musky and now I use for everything. For Musky and big Catfish, I super glue it.
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I use a fish n fool knot. It's like a upgraded uni knot. Very very strong. Check it out on the knot wars app. But I use a palomar with braided always because of the slip you can't use a cinch down knot