howsthebite · Knots · Dropper loop
How to tie the Dropper loop
Creates a loop standing out from the middle of the line, for a second hook or a bait rig.
Also called: Dropper
Why this knot
The loop sits perpendicular to the line, so the dropper hangs clear instead of collapsing against it.
Tie it
Step 1 of 5
- 1 Form a loop in the line where you want the dropper.
- 2 Wrap one side of the loop around the standing line five or six times, working outward.
- 3 Find the small opening at the centre of those wraps and hold it open with a finger.
- 4 Push the top of the original loop down through that centre opening.
- 5 Wet it and pull both standing lines apart steadily. The wraps roll up and the loop stands out.
That's the knot. Wet it, seat it, and pull against it before you cast.
Getting it right
- Hold the centre opening while you pull, or the loop pulls back through.
- Keep the loop short, a couple of inches, or it tangles around the main line.
- Even wraps on both sides make the loop stand out square.
What goes wrong
- Letting go of the centre opening before the knot begins to seat.
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