Dropper loop problems? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

easyday · 04-01-2015, 09:18 PM

Pretty much every tackle store has them I get mine at hogans in dana point. They have the braid safe ones. Otherwise the braid will eventually chew through the other ones.

These are the exact ones I use and I love them.
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/produ...type%3Dproduct

I basically rig them up just like a Carolina rig, or you can use a swivel and it acts just like a 3 way but with less tangles. Or take the clip off and then it basically works exactly the same as the tubing trick.

surfisher · 04-01-2015, 09:58 PM

As always, thanks for the advice everyone! But damn, found my problem. I was just looping the hook instead of tying on the hook. The youtube video's don't tell you that part haha. It very well may have been a leopard shark, the water was too dirty for me too see what it was but it was definitely fun to pull on.

Fiskadoro I really like that concept! May have to give it a go!

Now that I think about it, anyone using a reverse dropper loop setup?

FlyFishinYakr · 04-02-2015, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by easyday

Pretty much every tackle store has them I get mine at hogans in dana point. They have the braid safe ones. Otherwise the braid will eventually chew through the other ones.

These are the exact ones I use and I love them.
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/produ...type%3Dproduct

I basically rig them up just like a Carolina rig, or you can use a swivel and it acts just like a 3 way but with less tangles. Or take the clip off and then it basically works exactly the same as the tubing trick.

These things are hard to find up here in no-mans land. I ordered bulk from eBay search Fishing Sliders (sorry can't find the link) with or without the snap.
I ordered the sliders only, then bought snaps with a lighter (40#) breakaway # test. I opted for losing a 3 oz. sinker over a 30#+

!
FFY

Mahigeer · 04-07-2015, 05:35 PM

I use this tool to tie some knots.
I tried the dropper loop and made only three or four turns and it looked very strong.

I have no affiliation to the tool providers or suppliers.

JarrodMc · 04-07-2015, 08:40 PM

I usually tie a spider hitch for my dropper loop and make it longer where I then tie a double SD knot as opposed to just looping the hook through the eye.

Mahigeer · 04-10-2015, 09:19 AM

With the knot in the picture which has a long loop and the SD knot at the hook, I think that part of the rig will stand up to the big boys.

Cbad Mike · 04-10-2015, 03:39 PM

As for where your loop broke, YES, I've had that happen to me a couple of times before I figured out why.

When you Palomar your hook onto the loop it has a tendency to not hold tight especially with 40+ fluorocarbon. The line then has a chance to get into the tiny gap on the eye of the hook causing your line to be cut through while under strain.

To simply keep it from happening again switch to a live bait hook with a steel ring. Instead of fastening the eye of the hook onto your line you will be fastening the welded steel ring on therefor eliminating the line getting into the gap on the eye of the hook.
You won't have the problem again.

04-01-2015, 09:18 PM	#1
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Pretty much every tackle store has them I get mine at hogans in dana point. They have the braid safe ones. Otherwise the braid will eventually chew through the other ones. These are the exact ones I use and I love them. http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/produ...type%3Dproduct I basically rig them up just like a Carolina rig, or you can use a swivel and it acts just like a 3 way but with less tangles. Or take the clip off and then it basically works exactly the same as the tubing trick. __________________ Last edited by easyday; 04-01-2015 at 09:28 PM.

04-01-2015, 09:58 PM	#2
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	As always, thanks for the advice everyone! But damn, found my problem. I was just looping the hook instead of tying on the hook. The youtube video's don't tell you that part haha. It very well may have been a leopard shark, the water was too dirty for me too see what it was but it was definitely fun to pull on. Fiskadoro I really like that concept! May have to give it a go! Now that I think about it, anyone using a reverse dropper loop setup? Last edited by surfisher; 04-01-2015 at 09:58 PM. Reason: added

04-07-2015, 08:40 PM	#5
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	I usually tie a spider hitch for my dropper loop and make it longer where I then tie a double SD knot as opposed to just looping the hook through the eye. __________________

04-10-2015, 03:39 PM	#7
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	As for where your loop broke, YES, I've had that happen to me a couple of times before I figured out why. When you Palomar your hook onto the loop it has a tendency to not hold tight especially with 40+ fluorocarbon. The line then has a chance to get into the tiny gap on the eye of the hook causing your line to be cut through while under strain. To simply keep it from happening again switch to a live bait hook with a steel ring. Instead of fastening the eye of the hook onto your line you will be fastening the welded steel ring on therefor eliminating the line getting into the gap on the eye of the hook. You won't have the problem again. __________________ [SIGPIC]

04-07-2015, 05:35 PM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	I use this tool to tie some knots. I tried the dropper loop and made only three or four turns and it looked very strong. I have no affiliation to the tool providers or suppliers.

04-10-2015, 09:19 AM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	With the knot in the picture which has a long loop and the SD knot at the hook, I think that part of the rig will stand up to the big boys.