re: Need new spinning reel..

I use Penn Battle 2000 with Super Slick (30lb). I can only tie an improved clinch and have yet to lose a lure from the knot. For my improved clinches, I do two things, either leave a long tag end about 1/4" or burn the end into a ball. I find that most people cut the tag too close and it will slip until a certain point... if tag isnt long enough, the knot fails. Cheap braid scissors (one blade serrated) has no problem cutting it.

I am a master wind knot tying champion.