How To Tie A Dropper Rig So You Can Switch Out Weights & Hooks in Seconds

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This video shows exactly how to tie the dropper rig leader assembly that is great for anglers who fish from piers, bridges, and shorelines.
The reason it's a great choice is because it enables you to effectively cover a lot of ground while decreasing the likelihood of getting snagged on the bottom.
And the reason that this specific way to tie the dropper rig is great is because it enables you to quickly and easily switch the sizes of your weights and hooks without having to re-tie any knots!
The quick and easy customization is great because you can adjust your leader to different depths of water or changes in current speed as needed.
Best of all, the entire leader assembly can be done using 1 basic knot so anyone can learn this with ease.
Here's a link to see the full post we made for the Dropper Rig including a list of pros and cons:
www.saltstrong.com/kids-fishin...
And here's a link to see the full "Take Kids Fishing" online course that this video was made for:
www.saltstrong.com/kids-fishing/

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@aprilsandifer5091 5 лет назад

Yes. Perfect. I'm a newbie and this video is perfect..I catch soo many snags in the river... I'll be out this weekend with this set up.

@johnwilson4330 6 лет назад

Wish I could have seen this 30 years and a couple hundred $$ ago Thanks a bunch!!

@ScottSpeedPro 6 лет назад

Awesome video, thanks for making it!! Making a porgy/flounder rig now, super helpful!!

@DavidS-dj7sn 3 года назад

Thank you for making the rig easy to understand. Great job

@mostafa4fish 8 лет назад

detail detail detail! I love it! you have made my fishing life fun and easy! thank you

@nocstalker 7 лет назад

Thank you This is information is exactly what I've been searching for.

@IntrepidFisherman 8 лет назад

I use a lot of pre-made leaders for small bait fishing but this is great for making better drop rigs for bigger fish and skittish fish. Thanks

@christianarevalo1075 8 лет назад

Thanks for the tutorial... I'll be trying fluke fishing in jersey this Labor Day weekend and will definitely use this rig with two drop loops! I can't imagine an easier way for this rig! 👍

@Saltstrong 8 лет назад

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. Best of luck to you in Jersey of Labor Day!

@stephaniegarfield552 6 лет назад

Great knot! I learned something today. Thanks!!!

@lautarosoliss.5150 8 лет назад

Thanks for sharing this rig ... for years i've used the surgeons knot at the bottom because of the weight, but never to get the line to line union...uni to uni, blood, or albright and others are mainly used...but the surgeons knot it's pretty strong, and with 3 twists even stronger! really nice! as I say: "nunca lo pense" I never think about it...plus the hook stays in a very good angle to the line, not too long and not to short...then again Thanks! Lautaro, from Chile. KEEP ON FISHING!!!

@Saltstrong 8 лет назад

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. Yes, the surgeon's knot is a very good choice for line to line... it tested out to be stronger than the uni to uni, blood, albright, and all other popular knots except for the FG knot in my testing of it. Just know that if you're using braid, then do a 6 turn surgeon instead of the 3 turn surgeon for mono to mono connections. Here's a link to a test of the surgeon knot strength with various turns in case interested: www.saltstrong.com/articles/surgeons-knot/

@carolemcconnell4651 4 года назад

Needed this type instruction years ago .good job

@edwardmylnychuk5774 Год назад

lol as a 76 year old male, i was using this style of fishing when started fishing, i found this to be very good for all types of fishing especially for bigger fish where i used a float with it, caught many big pike where i was located,

@Saltstrong Год назад

Thanks for sharing!

@ColHatley 6 лет назад

Looks like a good rig, and easy to make!

@stephenhair5501 2 года назад

I like how you presented this very simple and efficient rig. So easy to tie and very versatile. Thanks for sharing, stay well and God Bless.

@Saltstrong 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@mike.m.7639 8 лет назад

I'll definitely try this rig next time, keep up the good videos!

@Saltstrong 8 лет назад

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. Best of luck to you when using this rig. Keep us posted to your results. Fish On!

@claytonyoung9941 3 года назад

dude this has changed my fishing game forever, thank you so much for this.

@audio8493 6 лет назад

Awesome, best instructions ever. Thank you.

@Saltstrong 6 лет назад

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. If you like this video, you'll love our website... here's a link in case you have not yet checked it out: www.saltstrong.com

@light487 Год назад

Excellent. This is exactly what I was looking for. Was trying to work out how to do this for an easy way to change hard body lures.

@Saltstrong Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jeffreybabino8161 3 года назад

This is one of my favorite rigs

@carrieknoth4346 6 лет назад

Nicely done. Thanks!

@monicafolse8103 3 года назад

Thanks, this was very helpful 🦈😍

@chuckwilliams7950 7 лет назад

I'm going to try this next spring for sheepshead fishing under bridges with live fiddlers. I was using a carolina rig with egg weights but I have to retie every time I switch weights or hooks. I also get a lot of tangles with the carolina rig in heavy structure and current in deep water. Thanks for the tip.

@Saltstrong 7 лет назад

Glad to see that you enjoyed this dropper rig setup video. Hopefully it saves you some valuable time out on the water when switching hooks/weights. Tight Lines!

@atch9790 5 лет назад

Great video, I’ll be using it

@trentc6069 Год назад

By far the easiest one to follow. He's the man

@Saltstrong Год назад

Thanks for the support!

@DrippinWet8996 8 лет назад

Great video, That beats trying to tie the dropper loop, Thats one knot i despise. Thanks for sharing!!

@Saltstrong 8 лет назад

I agree that the "dropper loop knot" is a pain to tie. What shocked me most is that this surgeon's knot tested out to be stronger than the dropper look when I put them head to head (won 5 out 5 tests)... I'll never tie a dropper loop knot again.

@whalerlife53 2 года назад

Good content. Thanks for sharing.

@MattKleinSensei 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I have struggled with the double uni to tie the lines together. How strong is this method compared to double uni?

@dayoneshemuyl9464 Год назад

Hey. Thanks for this video. I've watched a hundred of these and most speed through, assuming we saw a past video of them tying a similar knot. You took your time, and explained very well. Also, you made sure we could see what you were doing, considering that fishing line is very thin and hard to view.

@Saltstrong Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jeffreybabino1411 2 года назад

I learned how do this with my spinning tackle I use a length of 30 pound test mono and tye it to my 15 pound test mono and use the three turn surgeons knot the knot you showed every body how to tie well it works great I was very surprised

@Saltstrong 2 года назад

Great tip!

@cgreg6474 5 лет назад

Very good tutorial man ...thanks

@Saltstrong 5 лет назад

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. Glad to see that you enjoyed this dropper rig video.

@borneo_trekker4923 7 лет назад

Thanks for this video, I find it very useful. (y)

@jeffreybabino8161 Год назад

Excellent video thanks 🐟

@Saltstrong Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@bobevans9354 7 лет назад

Very informative. Thanks

@Saltstrong 7 лет назад

Glad to see that you enjoyed this dropper rig video. Tight Lines!

@jelly_fishing 6 лет назад

Great video

@jeffreybabino1411 2 года назад

Hay great video thanks 🐟

@jimbeauxjimenez1850 8 лет назад

Great video. Can the surgeon knot be used also for making tandem rigs leader for flounder fishing?

@Saltstrong 8 лет назад

Absolutely! It's the strongest loop knot for tying into the middle of a line that I've tested so far. And if you need more line for the tandem rigs, then you can tie a strand of line to the end of the loops.

@jelly_fishing 6 лет назад

For grassy areas what do you recommend?

@mickeyrat1297 8 лет назад

Simple and effective!

@Saltstrong 8 лет назад

Thanks for making time to leave the comment on this dropper rig video. Fish On!

@benb6801 5 лет назад

Would you recommend useing that surgeons knott when useing braid on your main line to a heavy monofilament leader such like 100 lb test? For chasing shark

@Saltstrong 5 лет назад

I recommend using the FG knot for connecting a heavy mono to a braid. www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-tie-the-fg-knot/

@rafeejajou3426 4 года назад

I'm lake fishing in So Cal with some very line shy trout and bass. Do you think this dropper rig works for such fish?

@scalonetaDec1822 8 лет назад

Thanks will most probably use this rig for my grouper setup

@Saltstrong 8 лет назад

Yes, it's pretty good for bottom fishing from a boat too. If using live bait, I'd recommend tying a leader off the end of the loop knot for the hook so that the bait can have more room to swim around.

@brianlb78 3 года назад

@@Saltstrong Will this work for reds and gags? Meaning is the knot strong enough?

@randygarcia7577 5 лет назад

Will this rig work around the jetties

@gabrielM1111 7 лет назад

I use barrel swivel lower in strength (test) than leader to attack weight. So if my weight us snagged i only loose it not the hooks and baits

@Gabucks1 7 лет назад

very nice

@snakemonkey555 8 лет назад

Thanks for the tutorial. Can you use the surgeons knot when going from braid to mono/fluorocarbon leader?

@Saltstrong 8 лет назад

Yes, the surgeon's knot is a very good choice for tying braid to mono/fluoro... with braid, just do 6 twists instead of 3 because braid needs more wraps. Here's a post we did showing strength test results for the surgeons knot: www.saltstrong.com/articles/surgeons-knot/

@snakemonkey555 8 лет назад

+Salt Strong Hey, thanks for the quick reply and the answer. I usually use a uni to uni but this knot is so much quicker and easier. When blackfishing, my fingers get mighty cold and if you've ever blackfished before, you lose a lot of rigs. Thanks! Tight lines.

@alvarovargas3175 7 лет назад

Nice!

@andyk8322 2 года назад

Awesome 😎

@billypatch3904 Месяц назад

Can i use the knot you used for quickly switching hooks for being able to swap different lures instead?

@cardcollector1299 4 года назад

I use this all the time.

@stevencarter7999 7 лет назад

this seams simple compared to other ways ive seen.

@calebskie2903 7 лет назад

Would this be a good rig for bottom sweeping with live bait at inlets? I'm often losing terminal tackle with a knocker or fish finder rig.

@Saltstrong 7 лет назад

Absolutely!

@craighenley7 Год назад

Great video! How will these knots work with braided line?

@Saltstrong Год назад

Thank you for your question! We have a massive library of fishing tips on our website along with a search feature to let you quickly filter down to find help you're looking for, so just go to www.saltstrong.com/ and use the Search feature in the top menu.

@lesterreaper9696 2 года назад

That is so cool

@Saltstrong 2 года назад

Thank you!

@tuberider1171 2 года назад

Also Luke - on that previous video he uses a different knot for the dropper hook. I'm curious as to whether you use these instead of a surgeons knot and if so when

@KillerAssassin2000 2 года назад

I believe its because on the other video you can't change out the hook, only the sinker. I might be referencing the wrong video though.

@donbrinkman3874 6 лет назад

If line is on reel, how can I tie the dropper loop??

@shumardi1 2 года назад

The thing I like about that is how easy it is to set up. You can cut off a few feet of line after a fishing trip and tie it again in a few minutes.

@richf4673 5 лет назад

As my hands and eyes don't work like they used to, I use the Surgeons Knot to attach my leader to the main line when on the water. Do you see any problem with this? Thanks

@Saltstrong 5 лет назад

Not at all... the surgeon's knot is surprisingly strong for line to line connections if done properly. Here's a strength test we did on it to show the amount of twists needed to maximize strength based on the line types that you're using: www.saltstrong.com/articles/surgeons-knot/

@godisIdj 3 года назад

So simple yet so powerful! Awesome vids! Luke, you should teach a fishing course at a University! Your style is very easy to follow and anyone can easily learn. Keep up the great work!

@obxfishing1800 7 лет назад

So I've been experimenting with droppers and find that making the loop and the length between loops requires voodoo. Any tips to standardize 2 loops evenly spaced and same size loop would be appreciated. I did make a peg board and still can't standardize everything. The dimensions are always off 1/2 inch to 2,3, 4 or more inches. Thanks!

@ashrafparambath929 6 лет назад

OBX Fishing

@williammata6019 4 года назад

What would you be able to catch with that set up that you had at the beginning of the video?

@PythonDad 4 года назад

Honestly just about anything. The benefit is that your bait is suspended slightly off the bottom (just however high above the sinker you put it), which is usually a better presentation for bait fishing than just having it lie on the bottom.

@markshane2686 7 лет назад

Good video, have you ever tested using a figure 8 loop knot to make the loop for the hook as a substitute for the surgeons loop knot. I have heard that the figure 8 loop is stronger than the surgeons loop knot.

@Saltstrong 7 лет назад

I tested the surgeon's loop knot against the figure 8 and the surgeon's loop won when used on a fluoro leader. But results on knots often varies due to the line being used so you may very well have heard accurate info based on a test using a different line. And that's why it's very smart to test knots on the lines you use so that you know you make the right choice.

@markshane2686 7 лет назад

Thanks for the reply, Keep up the good work.

@eduardgonzalez5256 7 лет назад

can we just use a swivel

@JamesMcDonnell3 8 лет назад

Hello. Have you ever seen circle hooks on a lure, like a minnow hardbait?

@Saltstrong 8 лет назад

I have never seen a circle hook on a hardbait, but I would not recommend using them because circle hooks need more time to slide into the corner of the mouth compared to what a hard bait would allow. A few years back I tied some flies with circle hooks thinking they'd help ensure that not fish gets gut hooked... but I noticed that my hook set ratio plummeted so switched back to J hooks.

@JamesMcDonnell3 8 лет назад

Thanks man, I appreciate the answer. Cool video.

@donbreton 4 года назад

What hook and how do you put the live shrimp on the hook using the Dropper Rig?

@Saltstrong 4 года назад

I have since found a better rig for exploring new areas without getting snagged on the bottom... here's a link for details: www.saltstrong.com/articles/texas-rig-weedless-shrimp/

@johnstewart8849 6 лет назад

Kids, heck!.....take a 70-year old! :)....thanks for the surgeon’s knot, I’ve been struggling with uni knots, palomar knots...oy!

@vdog570 7 лет назад

do you have to have a leader line?

@petediaz9310 7 лет назад

Rule of thumb i learned was use lightest tackle you can get away with; so for leaders I use lighter 10-14lb test fluro

@gregh1972 8 лет назад

Could you use this knot setup for terminal tackle? By that I mean form the loop at the end of a leader (minus the weight and no middle hook) and switch between a plastic/jig or hook for live bait, say under a popping cork. (I mean I know you "could" but would the action and strength be workable?)

@Saltstrong 8 лет назад

Yes, this knot can be used for terminal tackle, but I wouldn't recommend this quick change style for using artificial lures because it'll decrease the amount of action in the water the lure will have plus it could get difficult to pass a bigger lure with multiple hooks through the loop. But there is a way to use the surgeon's loop to allow for lots of action in the water... I'll made a video about exactly how to do that soon.

@gregh1972 8 лет назад

+Salt Strong Thanks for the response. I really like this ability to switch out to a different hook without having to constantly lose leader. Thanks for all the great videos.

@richf4673 4 года назад

Can you use same rig with braid?

@Saltstrong 4 года назад

I recommend using mono for this rig, so just tie on mono leader to the end of the braid with a braid to mono knot, and it'll be good to go.

@MegaTechno2000 4 года назад

Use mono for your leader,because it's stiffer so your hooks stand out from it and it won't tangle as much.

@grizrr 8 лет назад

im a little confuse why is the main line thinner then the leader??

@scalonetaDec1822 8 лет назад

Your leader is the line connected to the hook and therefore it most be thicker than the main line to avoid the fish from cutting you off.

@jeffreybabino8161 3 года назад

I am a firm believer in circle hooks

@angelparga77 7 лет назад

Your videos are great Luke. But the artificial lure thing it's not easy. I'm trying to use them and also understand the maps as well.

@Saltstrong 7 лет назад

Just takes practice. Keep up the good work!

@fpsfein 7 лет назад

So this only works with specific hooks?

@Saltstrong 7 лет назад

It'll work with any hook assuming that the line is thin enough to go through the hook's eye when doubled over.

@fpsfein 7 лет назад

Salt Strong Alright, Thank you for the response.

@richf4673 4 года назад

Can this rig be tied directly to braid? Thanks

@Saltstrong 4 года назад

Yes. We recommend the FG knot for that connection.

@ham5765 3 года назад

@@SaltstrongI see how using a loop to attach the hook is convenient. However, doesn't that make the rig more visible to the fish or is it not an issue?

@Saltstrong 3 года назад

@@ham5765 The loop is so small that it doesn't seem to make a difference on what a fish can or can't see.

@johndeckoff3823 7 лет назад

Are you sure the line wont break if your fishing for mutton snapper and and other big fish?

@Saltstrong 7 лет назад

This 3 turn surgeon's knot is one of the strongest loop knots I've tested. So it'll be just as strong (or stronger in some cases) than other loop knots.