You can directly tie your main line to the head of this leader or you can attach a second clip to your main line end and clip on your leader.
Weed guard sits perfectly in the back of your cross lock snap. You may require pliers to open up the snap and be careful doing so to not damage the snap. 150LB #5 cross locks snap are a class for big fish anywhere you go. Our weed guard are .40 stainless perfectly bent to deflect or collect weeds and keep them off your bait 5 ft behind the weed clump at the start of the leader.