Thread: I_fish Drop Shot Rig

Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

Use a regular #4 Aberdeen hook ... Palomar knot ... 1/8oz split shot sinker ... tie a Overhand knot at the tag end of your line. (Po Boy version)

Or you can always buy the "brand name" components

"Funny you mention that — just the other day I was thinking the same thing and wondering how many other fishermen run into it too. My 6# braid is so thin that most drop-shot sinkers slide right off unless the clamp really bites down. Tying a quick square knot below the weight locks it in perfectly — problem solved."

"Right after reading CrappieChan’s post, I jumped on Amazon and ordered size #10, #8, and #6 jig hooks. Then I dug into my jig tackle box for a #10 jig, grabbed a pair of side cutters, and trimmed off the lead ball.



Pulled out my 6 lb braid, cut a 3-foot leader, and after watching I-Fish’s video on YouTube, tied the knot on the #10 jig hook. It worked perfectly — the jig hook laid straight when I tightened the line.


I mainly use this setup for jigging panfish with a pink Gulp Waxy, and honestly, finding the right hook combo to keep the presentation straight has always been the toughest part. This knot jig-hook combo setup solved that problem completely. Hats off to CrappyChan for helping me fix a big headache!