Dropper Loop

[bolocop]

[QUOTE=YakDout;262802]He was actually asking "other than dropping my rig slower". So it seems he already tried this. Which is why we are giving him other suggestions...

YakDout, I understand you point, but I'm confused about the OP's issue. If he's trying to prevent bait from fouling him up at the bottom, I understand the 3-way swivel will work. If he's trying to prevent the line to the hook from fouling on the way up or down, I don't see how a 3-way swivel will totally prevent that situation. He would need something like coat hanger wire.

Let me know if I've totally misunderstood this entire thread...

[YakDout]

[QUOTE=bolocop;262821]

Originally Posted by YakDout

He was actually asking "other than dropping my rig slower". So it seems he already tried this. Which is why we are giving him other suggestions...

YakDout, I understand you point, but I'm confused about the OP's issue. If he's trying to prevent bait from fouling him up at the bottom, I understand the 3-way swivel will work. If he's trying to prevent the line to the hook from fouling on the way up or down, I don't see how a 3-way swivel will totally prevent that situation. He would need something like coat hanger wire.

Let me know if I've totally misunderstood this entire thread...

No I think you are right, and now I am also confused with the OP. He may have answered his question in his first post. Wind in and drop down slower. Or your suggestion of using a short piece of wire to keep the hook line away from main line. I used to somewhat have this problem until I figured out what lengths to run the weight and hook lines


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[stoned-trout]

and don't buy those cheap 3 way brass looking ones ..half the time they bind up and cause twist anyhow ..I use the tsunami pro ...10 for like 6$ at fishermanssource,,I got the glow in the dark beads ones...

[stevie951]

[QUOTE=YakDout;262823]

Originally Posted by bolocop

No I think you are right, and now I am also confused with the OP. He may have answered his question in his first post. Wind in and drop down slower. Or your suggestion of using a short piece of wire to keep the hook line away from main line. I used to somewhat have this problem until I figured out what lengths to run the weight and hook lines


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The Issue I have is the Loops actually twisting themselves along the mainline like a tether ball... I Don't use swivels Just two dropper loop knots with a sinker at the end of the main line may be part of my issue as well, but I did kind of answer it originally because I have the most issues with the Dropper set up on a spinner, whereas I feel like it happens less when I have a dropper on the conventional but it's still happening...



these are the crap swivels I stopped using a while ago... I Will for sure take up all your guys Line and Swivel recommendations and put them to test.. Much appreciated!

[hiramehunter]

I use 40# mono for my dropper loop. (Usually have about 5-10 cranks of 40# top shot with uni to uni to 65# power pro) It's a nice stiffness. Plus I keep the loops instead of cutting them. Also the biggest thing for me of minimizing the twisting was just winding up slower. Keep the pressure on but I stopped cranking it up like I'm in a race. Just a nice slow pace has helped out a lot. I don't think it twists on the way down. I usually fish between 200-320'. My 2 cents.

[2-Stix]

I did the 3 way for a few years, I have moved to the spider. Yes you get tangles, but I try to limit the amount of knots. I like the swivel for the weight idea.

Plus fishing the charters on a hot bite its a lot faster to rig up.

Albright at floro/braid, spider hitch 12" loop mid way down about 4' to double surgeons on the end another 4' for my weight, big loop to swap out weights pending current change.

[JJ]

Hi.
Here is a different way of tying a dropper loop that will not tangle.
The twist keeps the loop at a 90 degree angle to the main line.
It take just a little bit of practice, but gets the job done.

https://youtu.be/8tG5YIU2Of4

Good luck.

-JJ-

[makobob]

My 2 cents.

The problem normally happens from reeling UP too fast. The hooked fish tend to spin. Slow down when coming up. It will also save the fish you loose from spin off.