The Perfect Dropshot Knot
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- Easy to following quick little tutorial detailing exactly how to tie THE perfect knot for dropshot fishing.
To be fair... I first saw this knot tied by Albin Sharghi from Kanalgratisdotse a few years back and it's really served me well, providing a massively high hook up rate from not just Perch but a multitude of other species too!
Really hoping you'll find this video a useful aid to your own fishing. :)
This is my favourite method, because u even can leave a small loop if you want so the hook can move a bit
One of the best knot demos I have ever seen. I fish 5-6 days a week and watch a lot of videos to see how others do things. Same knot as I tie, but your demo made it great!
Thank you very much... that's an excellent review!
Excellent video. Especially like the demo with the thick cord. Shows how to tie the knot perfectly.
Thank you for watching and for the kind commenr.
Thank you. This was the best video on showing how to tie that knot.
Thank you for that. And thanks for watching too!
Thank you for this knot never knew about it I went to the chicago River and caught some crappie,catfish, and bass on it thx again
Thanks for that. Easily the best video showing how to tie that knot !
That's absolutely insane! for the longest time I don't know why I've been struggling with this knot but now I can see how to tie it the right way thank you!
Hey thanks for the comment.
Yep, although there are certainly easier knots out there... once mastered this is a great one!
@@spikeymikeyangling6218 Thanks again! Can't wait to get out on the water and try out this new knot.
Just started drop-shotting as I thought that it would keep my 8 year old busy when out on rivers/canals. A very good way to tie the hooks as it makes them stick out in just the correct way. I was using the palomar knot but it doesn't keep the hook as rigid as this. one thing that I've been trying to do is keep the piece of line that goes to the mainline longer than the piece that goes to the weight but when creating this knot you need to set it the other way round as when you do the first twist/loop it reverses everything. Now I know this it's easy. Cracking tutorial
Nice touch using the larger green line! Thank you.
The very best demonstration of how to tie that knot. Thank you.
Thank you very much... and thanks for commenting too, I appreciate the feedback.
Finally, I see what I'm doing wrong. At the end I was putting the hook all the way through the hole and I always ended up w/a dropper loop. I see you don't pull the eyelit through @ the end and that traps the hook and keeps it in the desired position.
Thanks Spikey!
Easy when you get it.
Hope you catch shed loads!
Thanks a lot, this helped greatly. I was always a simple spinner guy, but I’m getting into the more “sophisticated” rigs such as this.
Me too..
I never really comment on these types of videos but I must say, that is a damn good looking knot. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank YÒU. I really appreciate all comments... good or bad, and I hope you find it useful.
Using the big hook and line is a great idea. Wonder why others don't. Good job and thanks. Munch simpler than what I've been doing.
Omg!!! This is the best tutorial; easiest and fastest!!
Thanks mate . Made my life easier and more cost effective than buying ready made. I've been using the palomar knot where the hook sometimes droops. This is easier and better 👍👍
You're welcome,and thanks for watching.
Thank you brother for this knot ,I have had no luck until now tying a drop,shot
Thank YOU, for watching the vid!
Good luck with that rig!
Thanks for that, never knew that knot, will definitely use it.
Thats the definitive guide right there! Nice one.
Perfect thanks. Loving dropshot for perch but stepping away from barbed hooks. This allows me to make my own barbless rigs
Thnku u bro using a bigger hook n string was much bttr to see n understand than other vids I've seen again THNKU
Thank you! I used this knot tonight to catch my first drop shot bass.
Well done! Glad the knot worked for you.
Thanks for showing this knot took a little time before i learned it. Just got into dropshot fishing after i had tried it. I got alot of perch!
And thanks for watching... glad you liked the knot ;)
Thanks, did it in the end. Nice way to tie a good drop shot hook.
Excellent video!!! Loved it!.......Thank you 👍🎣
Great video thanks 😊
My new D/S knot! Thank you for sharing!
Thank YOU for viewing!
Although initially a little trickier to actually tie than some of the alternatives you soon get used to it.
I've found this is a great knot!
spikey mikey angling I really like the way the hook sits nicely upward. I’ve always used the Palomar method, & it was always hit or miss whether the hook would sit correctly …I retried my D/S set-up as soon as I viewed your video. Thanks again! 🎣
After a month using this knot, I can say I really like it…ALOT! Thanks again for sharing! 👊🏽
Ditto!!!
Ditto!!! Everything is better with this .... knot looks super strong + position of hook in the knot & hook point for bait presentation looks awesome! I've been researching different ways of increasing my drop shot hookup & landing ratio & I'm certain that this is gonna be the single most reason for any improvement .... tysvm for sharing!
I'll be sure to pass on the knowledge!!! 🎣💪
Thank you for sharing
I've always used a Palomar. Now I can't wait to try this. What is the name of the knot?
That was the best tutorial ! U not only did it with nylon but u also did a giant version ANDDDDDD u did it 3 times . Your method is now truly tattooed into my brain . Good job 👍🏽🙏🏾👍🏽🙏🏾👍🏽
That you for creating this tutorial!
Much simpler than a Palomar knot! I like simple.
Exactly
Better too
Thats a nice one, ill try it next time i need a dropshot setup. Thanx.
Very cool. I'll have to give it a try.
Yes my eyes thank you for the big green rope.👍
Same principle as tying a dropper loop but with a hook in it and the side loops engage at the hook, not a loop. Good vid!
Thank you
That's a sweet lookin easy to tye knot
Great explainer video. Thank you!
Great video. Thank you very much!
Thank You for watching:)
As a newbie to fishing in general, this video helped me making my first actual flawless dropshot rig. Thanks!
Thanks, that's great to hear. Good luck with that rig. Hope you catch a monster!
Perfect thank you!
Hoi Mikey! Mooie video en een goede uitleg!👍🏾 ( Good video en explain) Kind Regards, Steve
Thank God! It takes a Brit to figure out how to show us the rationale behind a simple knot.
Thank you! :)
Thanks Mikey, this knot is gonna help me out loads 👍
The green rope was genius
Its a version of a dropper loop
Great video for us old guys lol
Can I use a drop shot on a slow flowing river for mullet maple?
use it anywhere
I’m gonna try this when I go fishing in the Erie Canal next. I’m a TH-cam taught fisherman and went out the first time last weekend. I didn’t catch anything but because I’m not confident in my knot tying I’m fishing straight 6/lb monofilament. I have a spool of P-Line 15/lb high vis green braided line that I’m going to tie to 8/lb fluorocarbon… how do tie those two suckers together? I’ll probably just try a Texas rig at first because there might be some weeds down there and I’ve already lost two lure’s, one got caught in a tree (was a good Palomar knot) and the other knock-off 90mm whopper plopper snapped off but it was two hours in casting on the same 6/lb mono line. I’ve only been using my cheap Chinese tackle so far. Time to use my good Japanese hooks and bring out the good stuff… hopefully it will force me to make my knots better? Now to learn how to rig this braided line 🙄
Thanks for watching the video and good luck!
Slow motion would be very nice
Mamma mia come annodi bene.... complimenti!!!!!
grazie. Sto mangiando salsicce per il mio tè
Awesome thanks
Skip right to the part for the aging eyes
You know it makes sense:)
The simplest and best way.
Easy to remember and perform
Wow. I fought my Paloma all day today. I’ll try this one. Very similar to a prusik knot rock climbers use.
This one is sooooo much better than the Palomar used as a dropshot knot!
Thanks for commenting. :)
very cool
fantastic - a variation on the climber's Prusik knot - brilliant
You deserve more subscribers for sure! I am going to use this knot next time I ice fish! Good video I Just subbed for ya ;)
Hey thank you, and good luck with that knot!
Looks good! Have you tested this knot against the regular Palomar knot that is usually used for drop shotting? I am starting out using this technique, it looks very productive.
thanks for sharing.
Hi. When I first started dropshotting I originally tried the palomar version but found it to be very inconsistent in that often the hook didnt present correctly. I was re tying my rig far to often to fish effectively.
After much searching and trialling a few alternatives I saw Albin Sharghi from Kanalgratis demonstrate this knot.
The hook up rate of this knot far surpasses that of the palomar variant too!
@@spikeymikeyangling6218 Hi again, although this knot looks increadibly good and does make the hook stand out perfect, it just does not have the strength of the Palomar knot. I do hate how the hook sits with the Palomar, but it is just so much stronger.
I have tested at least 12 times this knot, done very carefully, well moistened the line and well seated, but it does not even come to 50% of the line strength. I am using 8lb flurocarbon and it breaks so easily. With the Palomar, I have difficulty breaking it. This knot might be good for small perch, but a 2kg bass will break this everytime. My search continues...
Hi again. Ithanks. I've noted your comments.
I have to say although any knot will have an impact upon line breaking strength ive never had any issue at all with this one. To be fair I never tie this with anything lighter than 12lb flourocarbon. The venues I fish often hold the odd big pike... and I've landed many, along with the odd double figure carp plus many 5lb chub and barbel that have taken micro lures too.
I also use this knot regularly for LRF sea fishing and have landed many species including the odd big bass, pollock, and wrasse... all hard fighting fish. I play anything I hook hard too.
I dont fish light lines and consequently dont loose many fish.
But hey, there are many different methods of attaching your hook and whilst this one works for me right now there are more ways than one to skin a cat.
Good luck with your search and thanks again for your comments... it's what makes this all much more interesting.
Tight lines :)
Ethan M palomars are too thick through small hook eyes. I have a particular small lure I use for big fish (zman trd tubes) that fit size 2 Ewg hooks, and 12lb leader material can’t do a Palomar through those tiny eyes.
I agree with Ethan M. I discovered the knot in this video for dropshotting about 4 yrs ago. While it does make/hold the Dropshot hook in a much better perpendicular to the leader position, its strength is terrible for light lines of 6-8 lb test for largemouth bass fishing, which is my target fish. I stopped making this “dropper loop” knot in favor of a double uni with the tag end coming back thru the hook eye from the top to finish the presentation. The double uni is incredibly strong and a better alternative (for me) than other dropshot knots. Also, a good number of hooks either have an unfinished burr on the end of its eyelet or a small gap that can rough up this “dropper loop” knot this yt video depicts...beware.
And THANKS for the LARGE view, lol! ;)
Perfect 👌 thanks!
Hook toward weight > loop causes it to face up…
Proper
What is the name of this knot?
dropper loop
spent an hour testing this against a Palomar knot ... I love how this holds the hook ... but unfortunately, it's just not as strong on 8 and 10 lb fluorocarbon... I wish it was as its a great setup for holding the hook ...
I was scrolling through hoping not to see this response because it looks like an awesome alternative to the palomar. Thanks for putting in the extra work, man. I'll stick with the tried and true. Still a great knot demo.
Thanks for shortening my learning curve advising the knot strength not being sufficient on smaller gage line. As a trout fisherman that uses 4-6 lb. So in addition to the strength limitation The 12lb test posses another serious problem in that the discerning trout are suspicious regardless how good your lure and presentation is. To bad its a deal kill as I really like the knot also Love the no choreography short video.
dropper loop knot is a good method of keeping hook hold on position, but much weaker than palomar knot. especially for mono line less than 10 lb that is use for finesse fishing. I'll continue keeping palomar knot for my 8lb drop shot line.
Palomar knot is weak, Uni Knot is much better
your knot seems to be a bit harder than this one i found
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but not sure if yours is an improvement with putting the hook through that loop
too fast ----need to go much slower can't follow
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