jig tying ?

Wanted to know if the majority of anglers here use snap swivels or tie directly to jig, or have you found it doesn’t make alot of difference? Thanks John

I tie direct as I don’t like the idea of the extra hardware when it’s not needed.

Pre rigging, I will use snaps but once the fishing starts, I won’t replace the snap when it breaks off – one extra tie that I don’t need

Always tie directly to the jig. My experience has shown that direct is much better. I usually pitch or cast jigs so the action would not be the same with a snap. I am not sure about vertically.

I also tie direct.This way you can feel everything.You will really feel the differance if you go from mono to one of the super lines.

Len

I tie directly to the jig also, I rarely use snap swivels unless I’m throwing in-line spinners.

I ty directly to most everything I use, jigs, cranks, etc….
The only time I use a swivel is when I am concerned that there may be any twisting involved. (ie…spinner harnesses)

I feel I get better action from my crankbaits if I ty directly to the split ring rather than putting a snap on the bait. To me, the slight time lost in retying is very minut compared to not catching the fish I need to catch. (confidence wise! )
We have actually seen a difference in our catching rate in previous trips when compared side by side to 2-4 crankbaits that are run the same.

These must all be young guys who can still see the eye LOL

the “eye”… what about the line!… even with hi vis line, when its 1# diameter I have some problems!!

Jigs……….definitely a direct tie.

OK! Direct the is the way. With the increased use of Fireline, what is the best knot for tie on? I use the Palomar Knot. Are there others knots that can be used?

There is but it’s hard to beat the Palomar! That is the recommended knot for superlines.