Dropper loop problems?

[YakDout]

I switched from dropper loop connection to 3 way swivel set up and no complaints at all. Never switching back. 60% of the time, it works everytime.

[JeffB]

I was breaking in the same place after a cpl decent fish, or after a cpl of trips. I found if you feed the hook on first then tie the dropper it solves the problem. Now there is nothing you can do about rocks and toothy critters however. I always use fluoro as well. I tried saving money with mono and lost too many good fish last year. One nick in your line and it's trash.

[igotpron]

Originally Posted by YakDout

I switched from dropper loop connection to 3 way swivel set up and no complaints at all. Never switching back. 60% of the time, it works everytime.

If only I could get ratios that good. My success rate seems to be way worse then that. But maybe that's what keeps me going. The desire to know what it could of been.

[dmrides]

Do you push the loop through the eye and over the hook? Or tie the hook to the dropper loop?

When I do a dropper loop, I use a 4 turn surgeons knot for the loop and a palomar to tie the hook on. Haven't had one break off on a fish. As mentioned before, a 3 way swivel is also a great way to avoid most dropper loop problems.

[skrilla]

Lost too many great battles on the dropper loop. Now I use the 3 way swivel rig for drifting and a spider hitch for vertical presentations.

[Dave k]

Most people use the term "dropper loop" referring to the style of rig, but not the knot itself. The dropper loop knot has been proven to have a very low breaking strength. But based on where it's breaking, I think your knot from the loop to the hook might be an issue as well.

Switch your knot a to a spider hitch knot, or use a 3 way swivel rig like mentioned above. If you use the spider hitch, cut the loop and run one end to your hook, and one to the weight so you're not running a double like to the hook.

[Raskal311]

Did you knot or just loop the hook? I broke off 5 big yellows on a trip before someone told me I needed to knot it.

[T-Rex]

Originally Posted by dmrides

Do you push the loop through the eye and over the hook? Or tie the hook to the dropper loop?

When I do a dropper loop, I use a 4 turn surgeons knot for the loop and a palomar to tie the hook on. Haven't had one break off on a fish. As mentioned before, a 3 way swivel is also a great way to avoid most dropper loop problems.

Ditto. Using a palomar to tie the hook on makes for a better connection -- if one strand gets a nick and breaks the other will hold fast. That being said, I've also started using 3-way swivels instead of a dropper loop setup.

[Cadillyak]

Fiskadoro, that is good stuff!

[easyday]

I've had good luck with these.


Easier than dealing with a 3 way

[AirborneYak]

Originally Posted by easyday

I've had good luck with these.


Easier than dealing with a 3 way

What is that called and where can you get it?