Thread: Better way!

I saw the setup I was talking about with a bunch of small loop knots to make the top hook stand out on one of Russ's shows (Midwest Crappie) and it does make the hook stand out away form the main line. If you're moving at .5 MPH you don;t have to worry about it, but when you're having to sit still or move really slow to get a bite, the top hook will be right up against the main line

I like your rig, I tie my droppers a little shorter than yours as some have already said. Also, I like the way you attach your sinker, I do it the same way a lot of the time. Most people just wrap the line through it a couple of times and that's fine, but tying it with the swivel and bead (C-rig style), lets the line slide through it with no resistance and I think it takes the fish longer to feel the weight if they hit the bottom hook that way.

Also, for the mods: This could turn out to be a good informative thread. Shouldn't it be in the fishing section where it will hang around a little longer? This will be 5 pages down the line in a couple of days on OT, just a thought.

Originally Posted by Release to the Grease...

I like your rig, I tie my droppers a little shorter than yours as some have already said. Also, I like the way you attach your sinker, I do it the same way a lot of the time. Most people just wrap the line through it a couple of times and that's fine, but tying it with the swivel and bead (C-rig style), lets the line slide through it with no resistance and I think it takes the fish longer to feel the weight if they hit the bottom hook that way.

Also, for the mods: This could turn out to be a good informative thread. Shouldn't it be in the fishing section where it will hang around a little longer? This will be 5 pages down the line in a couple of days on OT, just a thought.

I'll watch it and if it keeps going I'll stick it. There have been some good responses. Thanks for the input.

You're absolutely right, DD. I like your idea of knotting the drop.

Started tying mine Like Minner and ScottV except i use swivel and bead Just like RtG said i want them to not feel the weight any sooner than necessary.6 in on top drop and 8 on bottom. 1/2oz most of the time. Adjust weight and main leader length according to depth like DD deeper longer and heavier, shallower lighter and shorter. All kinds of rigs work try some and find what you are most comfortable with and you will fish them harder and catch more fish.

I think your rig is fine. Mine is similar except I don't use any swivels and beads. I have nothing against swivels and beads, it's just less complicated to not use them. I also believe less bulk on the rig is better.


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Originally Posted by Big C

I think your rig is fine. Mine is similar except I don't use any swivels and beads. I have nothing against swivels and beads, it's just less complicated to not use them. I also believe less bulk on the rig is better.


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X2 except I use a swivel to attach the rig to my main line. Makes changing out easier


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Originally Posted by Big C

I think your rig is fine. Mine is similar except I don't use any swivels and beads. I have nothing against swivels and beads, it's just less complicated to not use them. I also believe less bulk on the rig is better.


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I agree Big C.....I like to keep them simple and the least knots used the better.