Swivel usage w/ plastics?

[Kent]

It has been my experience that I get far more bites if the jig is horizontal. Most jigs that I use will hang vertical if I use a swivel or a snap of some sort. For that reason, I always tie my jigs directly to my line and then slide the knot to the front so that the jig will hang horizontally. I also do not put a swivel up my line or leader. I used to do this but I have found that I get more hits without it being there. I believe that the swivel would sometimes spook the fish.
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