I rarely use a leader but one thing I notice is that the leader tag is pointing towards the rod tip.  Seems like that might make problems during the cast. The occasional leader knot I use is the Alberto because it finishes facing back.

Holy Cow! You are busting out some great info Aquaholic! How the heck do you know and get all these %’s and stuff?

 

And Thankyou for the suggestion on the 5 turn surgeons Knot. I’ll add that to my Knot now.