Line twist issues when drop shotting

I have learned that drop shotting here on Lake Barkley catches bluegill and more importantly, shellcrackers. The problem arises when I drop shot and the line starts to kink and twist below my split shot. I typically use the old school slip float/split shot/hook setup. After maybe ten drops, my 2lb SOS line starts kinking and twisting directly under my split shot.

From what I've read, I really need to use braid mainline with a top shot of fluorocarbon line. It said a small swivel with this setup will eliminate this twist. Thoughts?

What kind of JDM braid and fluorocarbon should I try? Prefer 3lb test...

It sounds like a small swivel would do the trick, being it is under the split shot. Interested to hear what others think.
Bo

How about this?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t15qxrZbJY

Never done the drop shot and with our weed factor it might be frustrating. Hooks like that might make me try.

I’ve started using fireline crystal in 3lb and Sufix nanobraid in 2lb and had good results from both. No hi vis in the small nanobraid but behaves very well.

I always use a small swivel between main line and leader. No line twist and always tie up 2 identical rigs. If the the action gets heated I have a back up just in case.
It is slow and tedious to retie when the bite is hot.