[fisher]

Gday leftieant - not sure if this is the 'correct' way, but I just tied mine and then used a small electrical cable tie to secure the loose end against the main cord. Seems to have worked so far, albeit a tad bulky.

 

[beefs]

A neat way is to knot it then cover it with heat shrink wrap stuff - gives a pro looking finish.

I just tie a knot - the good ole uni knot gives a neat looking finish and generally holds well.

 

[Dodge]

Ant on something like a paddle holder you can get shockcord ends that compress together with pliers neat and strong about $1.50 each see pics on
http://www.akff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4988

For light work I pull the cord around the saddle and do a couple of half hitches with fishing line or twine to lock it tight then cover the lot with shrink for appearance

 

[Dodge]

I'm guessing its something along the lines of an electrical crimp or similar?

Yes Ant a locking collar pushes onto the hook section and drives two wedges into the cord, once locked that's it, cannot be undone