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Dropper Loop

    This is a handy knot which is used to form a loop which stands out from the line above a sinker. This is not a strong knot but it is very serviceable for small salt water species such as croakers, piggy perch, whiting and sand trout.

  • Form a loop in the line.

  • Pull one side of the loop down and begin taking 
    turns with it around the standing line. Keep point
    where turns are made open so turns gather equally
    on each side.

  • After eight turns, reach through center 
    opening and pull remaining loop through. Keep
    finger in this loop so it will not spring back.

  • Hold loop with teeth and pull both ends of line, 
    making turns gather on either side of loop.

  • Set knot by pulling lines as tightly as possible. 
    Tightening coils will make loop stand out perpendicular
    to line.


 

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