Hi Viz Line: Leader or Direct Tie?

For those using Hi Viz line, are you all using a leader or direct tying?
I have researched it a little bit and there seems to be mixed reviews on whether a leader is necessary, so figured I would ask here.
I am sure opinions will be mixed here as well, but I trust reviews & opinions here better than I do anywhere else on the interwebs when it comes to fishing; any insight from those in the know is much appreciated, thanks!

I am far from a crappie expert but I've enjoyed using high viz braid with a 6lb mono leader. I have a lot of faith in my leader knot and I like using the high viz to detect bites.

Straight hi viz. And i catch the $hit out of them.

No Leader here!

Been fishing Suffix 832 20lb / Neon Lime

Crappie out here ain't Line Shy

I use a hi-vis braid with no leader. Livescope has shown me that the fish do not seem to be bothered by braid straight to the jig. If you prefer to have a leader, no problem, use what you you are confident in

It depends on the conditions and the water clarity. In situations with ultra clear water, especially river conditions, a 4-6lb fluorocarbon leader makes the difference between lighting them up and getting skunked, in murky lakes it doesn’t make a big difference.

No leader is needed period. I catch them in all kinds of water color with no leader.

You might look for a high visibility line that is low visibility when in the water.

I use high vis braid, I like a leader for a couple of reasons. first , I like loop knot , so my jig hangs right, Don't have to readjust after every bump.
second , when I hang up solid , breaking 20 lb braid is a pain.

and third , a leader might not make a difference until it does, That mythical 3 lb crappie may have got that big by being line shy.

your mileage may vary

good luck

MO

I don't use a "Leader" in a normal sense. But i do use a snap to change out jigs quicker. the snap is about two feet above the jig and also helps me pick up the jig/line on livescope.

but my line is 20 lb yellow braid above and below the snap/swivel.

Seems like this question comes up as often as who makes the best Crappie Rod.

Personal Preference comes into play on this issue like anything else with regards in fishing.

Do what makes you happy. Fish with whatever makes you happy.

Try both ways.

Use a Leader or Dont use a Leader:

It doesn't matter until it does.

Color of bait doesn't matter until it does.

Netting or Slinging a fish in the boat doesn't matter until it does.

I personally use a leader.

That's my personal preference. It makes me happy.

Good Luck finding and using what makes you happy.

Tight Lines!

Tie directly to the jig with a loop knot. Most east Texas lakes are on the murky side so I don't think line visibility is a problem.

+1

Thank you for the replies, gathering from responses it seems its a more of a personal preference thing, I was just worried about fish being line shy but apparently isn't an issue except possibly in really clear water if at all. I am going to pickup some Hi Viz and also a small spool of flouro to play around with & find what works best for me. The two lakes I primarily fish are usually stained so will start with Hi Viz direct tie. One lake clears up from time to time, if happen to be out there on a clear water day & feel like I am not getting as many bites as I should be I will tie on a leader & see if makes a difference to me. Thanks again for the responses & Happy Fishing!

Hmm I smell an experimental video coming

High viz mono no leader. Sounds like I need to try high viz braid!

On Ray Roberts, I fish high vis with no leader. They don't seem to mind.

What he said.^^^

Definition of "clear water" might be useful. Few lakes are what I define as clear. Canyon, Stillhouse, Belton, PK come to mid. There are times on Belton when you can see an 1/8 oz chart head and a white/chart rocky top jig body 12-13 ft deep. You can also see a 1 gal white jug at 16-17 ft deep. When fishing this type clear water, you need every advantage you can get.

what knot are you using to tie the jig to braid? Have a Blessed Day!

I use a leader.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpWQ2oeS0QI

Loop knot works best....

Thank you Mr JIM!