Dropper Loop
Best Used For
Creates a loop anywhere along the fishing line, perfect for attaching additional hooks or weights.
About the Dropper Loop
The Dropper Loop creates a strong, perpendicular loop anywhere along your fishing line without cutting it. This versatile knot is essential for multi-hook rigs, bottom fishing setups, and tandem fly arrangements. The loop stands out at a 90-degree angle from the main line, making it perfect for attaching additional hooks, weights, or flies.
Best Line Types: Monofilament and fluorocarbon (works with all line types)
Knot Strength: Retains approximately 85% of the line's original strength
When to Use: Perfect for bottom fishing rigs, tandem fly setups, multi-hook presentations, and attaching weights or sinkers mid-line.
Perpendicular Advantage: Loop stands out at 90° from the main line, preventing tangles and ensuring proper presentation.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Create initial loop: Form a loop in the line where you want the dropper, about 4 inches in diameter.
- Twist the loop: Twist the loop 4-6 times to create a figure-8 shape.
- Fold and pull through: Fold the top of the twisted section and pull it through the bottom loop.
- Wet and tighten: Moisten the knot and pull both ends of the main line to tighten.
- Adjust loop size: Pull on the loop to adjust its size before final tightening.
- Test the connection: Ensure the loop stands perpendicular to the main line.
Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
✓ Pro Tips
- • Perfect for multi-hook bottom rigs
- • Essential for tandem fly fishing
- • Loop stands perpendicular to prevent tangles
- • No need to cut the main line
- • Great for attaching weights mid-line
⚠ Common Mistakes
- • Not twisting the loop enough (4-6 twists needed)
- • Pulling through wrong part of twisted section
- • Not wetting before final tightening
- • Making initial loop too small
- • Not testing perpendicular angle
Video Tutorial
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