Texas Gulf Coast Fishing

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.