Quote Originally Posted by Happyfisherman View Post
I just wanted to add to this thread, that when direct tying the line to your jig, you must adjust the knot after each fish caught. So make sure to pull the knot back so that the jig swims horizontally. Otherwise, it will swim at a 45 degree angle and the bites will diminish
But, baitfish don't change depth "horizontally". When they dive or swim up & away from a predator, they swim at an angle. Now, when you're vertical jigging, Vertical Casting, or holding a jig in place ... that probably makes a difference. But, personally I don't hold a lot of credence to a loop knot being better than a direct tie when casting or flippin' a jig at a distance ... since many of my bites occur on the fall or rise ... and most of the time my jigs are tied direct. (the only time one is not tied direct, and is on a loop knot, is the top jig of a double jig rig when I'm flippin that rig while Livescoping)