I love the stuff. I use the knot shown on the package and give it a quick weld with the bic lighter. When cinching down the knot pull the tag end to keep the leader part from kinking up.
A pike/musky will put kinks in the leader but I just cut the leader off to that point and tie my cross lock back on. It will get you more use out of a leader.
Like Dan said, it will not stop a bass from hitting. It is light enough material that it will not mess up the action on your top water baits while fishing bass either. Horny Toads, Ribbits, Spros and Spooks all work well when using Tyger Line.