Loop knots for jigs or regular knots?

Does tying a loop knot that allows for the jig to hang freely really work better than just just tying the jig directly to the line? I use the loop knots but when I was kid my dad tie the line directly to the jig eyelet. It’s seems like we caught just as many when was a kid. Just looking for options.


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I'm no jig pole expert , but I tie direct- no loop knot. I don't see how a 3 inch thich body jig and a 1 3/4 inch skinny jig can both hang level on the same jig head with a loop knot, but again I/m no physics major !!

I see Crappiepro loop knot hang level. I tried to fine his old post but haven't.

I've always tied the Jerry McKinnis loop knot because that's the one Dad taught me to tie as a kid. My cousin Randy uses the palomar knot, which has no loop. My friend Don uses a different knot than anyone else I have ever seen and it has no loop. We all catch fish. I do not believe the knot affects the fish.....just tie it on the way you know how and get after em.

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I use the Palomar knot for pushing and the loop knot for pulling. Both catch fish. For jigging, definitely the Palomar.
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I tie directly to the line because it helps when I get hung up. I can slide the rod tip down and unhook it 99% of the time if it’s shallow enough


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Originally Posted by GreenLine

I tie directly to the line because it helps when I get hung up. I can slide the rod tip down and unhook it 99% of the time if it’s shallow enough


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I can do that too with the loop knot I tie.

Here's a link to a video showing the type of knot I tie.
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No not for me I use fas-snaps and tye them on with a Dbl clinch knot !!!jig stays level all time easy to change jig heads with out retying and still bump it loose when yo get hung !!!!

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I think it is just personal preference personally.


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casting /Palomar , jigging/ Huckabee (A loop knot version ).

I don't like the loop , fan of the old clinch knot . :fish

I use fastach size 0 for jigging. So I guess I'm a loop guy. I love the fastach it makes it easy to change jigs, or change over to a bare hook for minnows.

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I think it is just personal preference personally.

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

Same goes for rods, reels, lines, boats, motors, trailers, hamburgers, and women.

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True!


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In my opinion: When vertical fishing tie direct ; synching tight allows the jig to be horizontal. Loops are for moving bait presentations.

I use Fas snaps mostly, but a palomar knot direct is hard to beat!