Yup

THIS!! Been using this knot for years and have great "Thump to Hook-up" ratio, plus 95% of fish caught are hooked in the roof of the mouth and more times than not require forceps to remove the hook.

I tried and didn't like the loop knot, too many hang ups in the thick stuff I fish...I just use the improved clinch knot, and re-set the line occasionally...I always look at the jig in the water, to check the buoyancy though...normally the jig sits straight in the water with the jig set up I use, so I typically only have to reset my line/jig, when I am checking resetting the body...In other words, it is normally not even an issue to worry about due to the buoyancy of the plastic...I do use non collared jigheads, which puts the center of gravity closer to the jig eye...

Its "my replica" of that style jig.

Was messing around with the water trough and remembered your thread about getting your jig to hang straight, so I took a picture but I see where bonz has already done that. Here's my pic of a loop knot, 1/16 oz. jig and Bonehead plastic. Level is good but I don't really mind my jig hanging tail down a little because remember lots of crappie come up from beneath to grab the bait. My hookups improved greatly after I started using a loop knot.

Thanks to all for your insight.

Same for me.

Not really an issue, if it is moving any whatsoever it will be straight. Even if you're on a doc deadsticking, the tiniest movement of your rod causes the jig to move. On a boat it's definitely not still. Notice how falling jigs catch fish? Doesn't fall parallel...and they still bite.

Eric.

Anybody try these? Work great for me!

Norman Speed Clips

HPJ