I read a similar article a few years back, and now use PowerPro red braid.

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However, I consider myself an "accidental" fisherman, so the real serious anglers here might have a different view?

I don't tie directly to lure every time, because I'm lazy/paddling solo, and want to be able to switch lures in the shortest amount of time.

I either use a ball bearing snap-lock type of swivel like these:

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or, I use something like this.
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Again, I don't think they effect the lures action, but I have no-way of knowing for sure?

Others might, and I look forward to the "pro's" opinions.