How To Tie A Dropper Loop

Take your time when tightening this knot.

How to tie a dropper loop. At this point it doesnt matter if the side of the line in your right or. Slip the bigger loop through the tiny one left by the match to create the dropper. You should have two pieces of the line at the top and one piece away from you. Step 2 you will then have to make a moderately sized loop and tie it with a basic overhand knot.

Pass line from one side of loop through and around that side of loop. Today we are going to focus on the quickest way to tie the dropper loop knot and why this method is better than the traditional dropper rig knot the reason this dropper loop knot using the surgeons knot is the best ive seen so far is three fold. Use your middle fingers on both hands to keep your loop open. Pull ends of line evenly.

Use your thumb and index finger to pinch these two points. Keep making overhand knots 3 5 times covering one side of the circle with it. Wet knot with saliva and pull both ends in. This video shows you how to tie a dropper loop.

The dropper loop is probably the simplest loop knot for fishing yet still extremely strong. The distance between your hands will dictate how large your dropper loop is. Hold two points on the line about 12 inches 30 cm apart. This must know knot that every angler should know is the dropper loop knot it is one of the best fishing.

Step 1 hold your line together and measure the length where you want the dropper loop to be. This time its all about dropper rigs. Bring the points together to form a loop. Tying the knot 1.

Push bottom of original loop up through new opening and hold with teeth. The more the number of turns around the standing line the smaller and tighter the loop. Of course it is much easier to tie with smaller diameter line but for demonstration purposes this will do. Step 3 time to use that pen or pencil.