I am sorry I cant tell you for sure what helped, but I hope this gives you a few ideas
And there are many types of knot for you to choose, the most popular knots in the market are: single knot and double knot
So if you are looking for a long distance casting reel here it is
The unique Big River hook design locks fish in place when hooked
Snout: with cream color yarn Chain 6, SC in second chain from hook and next 3, 4 SC in last, now working on other side of chain, SC in next 3, 4 SC in last, join, chain 1 Round 2: SC in first 5, 2 SC in next two, SC in next 6, SC in last two, join, chain 1 Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail