Dropper loop problems? - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

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.

04-07-2015, 08:40 PM	#22
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	#24
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	#21
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,862	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	#23
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,862	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.