What is the best knot for a drop shot rig?
What is the best knot for a drop shot rig?
palomar knot
This rig can be easily made by tying a palomar knot in your line. We recommend the VMC 7119 Super Light Drop Shot hook with Barbarian® bend for increased resisitance to opening. Simply pinch a VMC® Drop Shot sinker onto the end of your line to change the weight instantly.
Do you use a swivel for drop shot?
The “optional” use of a ball bearing swivel a few inches above the hook, (much twist comes from the bait) or between the hook and weight placed on the bottom end of the tag line will eliminate most of this. I choose to use a swivel or a a sinker with a built in swivel to eliminate twist.
How strong is the crazy Alberto knot?
FG Knot vs. Here’s how it went: Alberto knot broke @ 10.4 lbs. Alberto knot broke @ 14.6 lbs.
When should you throw a drop shot?
When to use a drop shot rig
- When bass retreat to deeper water (in summer or winter)
- When bass hold close to the bottom.
- When bass are lethargic (due to either hot or cold temperatures)
- When bass are not feeding aggressively (due to change of weather)
- In open water or in water with light cover.
Can you cast a drop shot?
Drop-shotting is not just for deep-water situations, try casting a drop-shot rig at weed edges and around floating docks. I cast the drop-shot rig to just about every place I would cast any other sub-surface plastic bait for bass.
How far should drop shot weight be from the hook?
Depending on the depth, the distance from the hook to the weight needs to be adjusted. For shallower water, it is recommended to place your hook three to six inches above the weight. For deeper water, the hook can be adjusted to nine inches from the weight to no more than a foot and a half because of the leverage.
What is the Alberto knot used for?
The Alberto fishing knot, or the Alberto knot, is a strong knot to use when connecting lines of two different diameters. Many consider this to be the best line to line fishing knot to learn when you need to attach heavy monofilament or fluorocarbon leader to braided line.
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