Dropper Loop questions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dave k · 08-13-2012, 03:08 PM

I use a spider hitch knot instead of the actual dropper loop. Same concept, stronger knot. I run a pretty big loop, maybe 6' of line so it's about 3' when doubled. I feel that this gives the bait more freedom and a more natural presentation. I run a palomar to the hook as well, this way if one side of the loop wears through (wsb have teeth) it will still hold. Length from loop to sinker depends on conditions, bait and target species.

This is for wsb and yellows. Smaller loops and different knots are fine for rockfish, etc.

I realize many use a different setup than me, but I've caught enough nice fish on it to be sold.

08-13-2012, 03:08 PM	#4
Dave k Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 110	I use a spider hitch knot instead of the actual dropper loop. Same concept, stronger knot. I run a pretty big loop, maybe 6' of line so it's about 3' when doubled. I feel that this gives the bait more freedom and a more natural presentation. I run a palomar to the hook as well, this way if one side of the loop wears through (wsb have teeth) it will still hold. Length from loop to sinker depends on conditions, bait and target species. This is for wsb and yellows. Smaller loops and different knots are fine for rockfish, etc. I realize many use a different setup than me, but I've caught enough nice fish on it to be sold.