question about drop shot

[kunegochu]

does the hook have to stand out perfectly at a 90 degree angle from the line? also i cant find pliers for the wieght i am using so can i just tie it with a knot?
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[tubeN2]

The first step on tying up a dropshot is to tie the hook on with a Palomar knot. Then run the tag end of the line back through the eye of the hook so that tag end goes down and the point of the hook is up.

It will be close to 90 degrees but never perfect.

The stores do sell dropshot sinkers that have an eyelet to tie on to. If you are usind split shot type of sinkers then you can attatch anywhere between 1/4 to 1/2oz.

It is always recommended to use a single piece of lead to keep snagging on the bottom minimized.[cool]
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[kunegochu]

thank you
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[tubeN2]

You are most welcome.

Any time you have a question, feel free to post it here. We all like to help others enjoy the sport.[cool]
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[maface]

u can also jus tie a egg weight on its shape negates lots of snags
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[tubeN2]

Egg weights are good too as you said. I also like to use the drift weight. They are in the little sacks. I use them in the Owens river to dropshot for Bass.[cool]
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[beerbattered]

One trick I've found is to slip on a bullet sinker, burn the end of the line, and then lightly crimp the narrow end of the sinker. No snags.
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[tubeN2]

That is good for a quick release when you get bit by a large rock.

There is one more trick we use when we know that there are too many hungry rocks underwater.

I like to tie a piece of 2lb test to the weight and then attatch that to the end of my line. If the weight does get snagged then you simply give a good tugg on the line and the 2lb test will snap.

You can tie a new one and cast out again.[cool]
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[theangler]

Yes Steve, that's the way to do it! My biggest bass is off a drop shot right in your back yard. Perris Lake

Lake Perris Bass
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[bendopolo]

Here is a pic of my mini dropshot but it is the same for bigger rigs..
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