Author Topic: Ideal Dropshot trace (Read 17435 times)

REEFMAN · « **on:** June 28, 2010, 01:02:00 PM »

This method was used back in 2006. Much has changed since then...

Sailor · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2010, 02:30:34 PM »

What length will the hook snoot be? I take it that one does not want the swivel to close to the hook.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2010, 02:42:32 PM »

My hook snoot is about 1m.
This trace diagram was made about 4 years ago. Most guys now prefer to have the leader only 1m long without the swivel, so that the leader knot is outside the top guide.

The knot I now use to join the leader to the braid is 7 turn Uni/ Fig 8.

EDIT: 2012
Have since ditched the 4m long mono leader and swopped it for a Braid leader.

Sailor · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2010, 03:32:04 PM »

Quote from: REEFMAN on October 18, 2010, 02:42:32 PM

The knot I now use to join the leader to the braid is Bimini braid to 7 turn Uni/double Fig 8.

I think I'm a bit dof today. Sorry was a stupid quetion.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2010, 04:07:33 PM »

Quote from: Sailor on October 18, 2010, 03:32:04 PM

I think I'm a bit dof today. Sorry was a stupid quetion.

No such thing as a stupid question!

Sailor · « **Reply #5 on:** October 18, 2010, 04:15:01 PM »

Reefz. No I deleted the other question because that was stupid.

Capt. Hook · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2010, 05:27:15 PM »

Nowadays I tie my leader to a swivel, and the join the swivel to the jig head with a split ring, it makes for easy changeover and has loads of other benefits doing it this way.

Tsutsuma · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2010, 05:46:14 PM »

Good stuff guys - thought me how to do it correctly

J-Rock · « **Reply #8 on:** October 20, 2010, 02:15:14 AM »

for the pic reefz... Dropshot is something new to me, so i would have probably taken the leaderline straight to the dropshot jig...

J-Rock · « **Reply #9 on:** October 20, 2010, 02:18:03 AM »

Quote from: Sailor on October 18, 2010, 02:30:34 PM

What length will the hook snoot be? I take it that one does not want the swivel to close to the hook.

Next week is the start of some major fishing... Can't wait....

Seerower · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:07:33 PM »

What would be the prefered knot be for attaching the fluorocarbon, to your dropshot weigthed jig ?

Fig 8 or Rapala ?

REEFMAN · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2014, 07:10:09 AM »

I suppose the preferred knot would be the Rapala Knot, because that gives the lure more freedom of movement, but I generally use the Fig 8.

pieterh · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2014, 08:20:27 AM »

I use a small snap swivel at the jighead.
Give movement and easy to change.
Any suggestions with that ?

REEFMAN · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2014, 08:27:13 AM »

Not crazy about snaps and swivels on Jigheads... they're too visible for small jigheads 1/8 and 1/4oz - affects the bite rate, especially with picky feeders like Grunter. I tie fluoro straight to the jighead...

Ziggy · « **Reply #14 on:** February 28, 2014, 08:39:43 AM »

Quote from: REEFMAN on February 28, 2014, 08:27:13 AM

Not crazy about snaps and swivels on Jigheads... they're too visible for small jigheads 1/8 and 1/4oz - affects the bite rate, especially with picky feeders like Grunter. I tie fluoro straight to the jighead...

I agree 100%

chrisquinton · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2014, 08:55:36 AM »

for smaller jigheads coupled with small minnows or worms, tying leader directly to the jughead is winner. anything from 3in upwards (lure size), i am too lazy so I use the boone clips (25lb rated). they are less visible than a swivel/splitring combo and I have never broken one yet. it is the quickest way to change a lure. If I am fishing dropshot and there is surface action nearby, I can be on a surface lure again in a matter of seconds.
fluoro leader also depends on size and weight of your lure coupled with the braid you using. If Im fishing 8lb braid, then 10-12lb leader is more than enough. 15lb upwards, the finesse starts to be lost. I will use 15lb if I know there is a good chance of a bustup or cut-off in the bricks. this is on the lighter rigs - 6-8ft stick, 2000-3000 size reels.
9-11 ft and 3000 and above, i would be fishing 15lb braid anyway, so a 15-30lb leader, often tied straight on to the lure. otherwise, I will make use of the 45lb boone clips.

chrisquinton · « **Reply #16 on:** February 28, 2014, 09:02:20 AM »

I forgot to mention - I no longer tie the leader directly onto braid. Although unorthodox, I tie a small swiver to the braid using a berkley knot. the best knot I have seen for tying braid to a swivel or a lure. Leader length depends on rod length, but 1-1.3m. I then tie the leader to the swivel, and then either directly to the lure or a Boone clip.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #17 on:** February 28, 2014, 09:12:51 AM »

I've started using these Norman speed clips , for quick changing of lures /jigheads , they come in small sizes as well , so less visible when fishing for the small fry .

Seerower · « **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2014, 02:57:17 PM »

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Lenny · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:50:53 AM »

Quote from: Ziggy on February 28, 2014, 08:39:43 AM

Quote from: REEFMAN on February 28, 2014, 08:27:13 AM
Not crazy about snaps and swivels on Jigheads... they're too visible for small jigheads 1/8 and 1/4oz - affects the bite rate, especially with picky feeders like Grunter. I tie fluoro straight to the jighead...

I agree 100%

Even the Kob too , they dont like any clip infront of the lure . You can test it yourself , I can almost be sure 100% you will get more bites from the one without the clip .
I never use clips for Jigheads , loop knot [ Rapala knot , Snoek knot ,What ever you want to call it]
The norman clips are nice .

In PE , Predator plugs , makes a very very nice clip , they are available all over .

Author Topic: Ideal Dropshot trace (Read 17435 times)

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