Is the J Knot overkill?

[BassFeverJohn]

I typically use a palomar or combined clinch/palomar. I have had a clinch slip on an over used pre-riged t-rig, but breaking has not been an issue. I just got done tying a J and it felt like overkill to me. Also it came out rather bulky for my taste, and was difficult to cut off the hook eye. I plan to stick with the P knot myself. The J seems like something more useful for big game fish. Like oceanic fish.

I know other people give knots more thought than I do, and know way more about them. So please go ahead and give your opinions, and feel free to rip me up.