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Tie all horizontal jigs directly Trilene knot ...although I have come across recommendations for a loop knot for tungsten jigs ..haven't given that a try yet . On spoons most have a split ring or a snap(no swivel) again tie directly to the snap or split ring .I use several rods with different set up/presentations so retying is minimal .this may helphttps://tyepro.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=Search%20-%20Brand&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=tyepro&utm_content=TYEPRO%20Branded
I fussed with the "quick" clips for a season and half way threw i just went back to tieing... I tie everything. Depending on the jig and line, i either use a palomar knot, or a trilene knot. To many lost fish with a cinch knot.
On most ice jigs the eye is too small to use a Trilene knot because you have to go through twice.If you're losing fish on an improved clinch knot, you aren't tying it correctly. I ice fish a lot of small farm ponds close to my house and regularly land 3-4 lb largemouth on 2 lb Trilene Micro Ice tied with a clinch knot.
smaller panfish jigs I tie.bigger spoons for walleye I just use a snap swivel to keep line twist down.
For 51 years I had been taught and used the improved clinch knot. Four years ago I had a knot let go while catching a 30 pound plus lake trout. I learned from the guides that deal with monster lakers daily all year around that the palomar knot is the hands down favorite. For the past four years I have tied it and have not had a problem when the old clinch would have failed. Once you tie the palomar a few times it gets easier and easier to tie. It does limit a tiny bit of jig action but is doesn't matter to the fish. I have even tried using a snap swivel and it too seems to help although I do like the line tied directly to the eye of the hook.
My eyes aren't as sharp nor my fingers as nimble, so I use these lil guys. (They come in different sizes).,