Dropper Loop

[stevie951]

I have not tried swivels yet with the Drooper, muchos gracias for all the suggestions!!! Hopefully I can report back with some success

[PescadorPete]

Here's how I do it. The beads hold the swivel at a right angle to the main line. The beads allow the hook leader to rotate around the main line without it getting all twisted up. I make them up with two hooks and keep them in my tackle tray. A loop at the end of the mainline for the sinker and a swivel at the other end to attach to the reel line.

[YTHunter]

what sleeves are you using on either side of the beads?

[PapaDave]

These work especially well...

http://www.amazon.com/Thundermist-Co...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

[bolocop]

I don't think the previous suggestions involving swivels will work. The OP isn't worried about line twist of the mainline or the dropper, it's that the dropper is being wrapped around the mainline on the way up or down.

The only way without tying a short loop, which the OP doesn't want to do, is to use wire that won't bend. Then you can keep your dropper line away from your mainline.

[PapaDave]

Originally Posted by bolocop

I don't think the previous suggestions involving swivels will work. The OP isn't worried about line twist of the mainline or the dropper, it's that the dropper is being wrapped around the mainline on the way up or down.

The only way without tying a short loop, which the OP doesn't want to do, is to use wire that won't bend. Then you can keep your dropper line away from your mainline.

I've never gotten tangled using those swivels. Bait swims around and it doesn't wrap the line either.

[bolocop]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

I've never gotten tangled using those swivels. Bait swims around and it doesn't wrap the line either.

Yup, swivels will work if the bait is causing your tangle. I interpreted his problem on the drop or the retrieve since he mentioned "dropping more slow".

Either way, I hope he finds the solution to his problem.

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by bolocop

I don't think the previous suggestions involving swivels will work. The OP isn't worried about line twist of the mainline or the dropper, it's that the dropper is being wrapped around the mainline on the way up or down.

The only way without tying a short loop, which the OP doesn't want to do, is to use wire that won't bend. Then you can keep your dropper line away from your mainline.

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...


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[acorad]

How in the EFF do i Get my Dropper loop hooks to not twist and create a mess on the main line????

Short, stiff line on the dropper. Only need an inch or two.

Andy

[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...

[PescadorPete]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

These work especially well...

http://www.amazon.com/Thundermist-Co...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

Now that's pretty cool, maybe I should have applied for a patent .

I think the crimp sleeves I used are Squidco size A2.

I haven't had this type of rig tangle up on me. Of course, your mileage may vary.