No need for any big name knots. Grandpa showed me how to tie on a hook 35 years ago still works today. Keep it simple. Ain't tying anything extra on. Just run up 6 feet from the bait with your fingers and if you feel anything cut and re tie. When I jig beds I check it more frequent. Pulling through beds will nick you up. Banging em on the side of the boat will do it too. To each his own.