The drop shot and dropper loop are two different rigs yet the dropper loop is more of the saltwater version of the drop shot.
The dropper loop has the weight on the bottom just as the drop shot. They key difference is that the area to tie the hook onto will dangle from the main line instead of being fixed and rigid like the drop shot.
The loop can be tied closer or farther from the hook, depending on the distance you want to fish from the bottom. It may also be reversed in an instant to put the weight on the top and bait on the bottom.
We have a link floating around here about saltwater knots. I will find it for you.
The old link we had has been deleted. Her is a new link. There are no forums on the other site so I can put the direct link here.
Take note on the Dropper loop. In order to make it longer, you will need to add length to the initial upper loop area.
This is one of most widely used knots for inshore and offshore fishing on the bottom. You can even tie 2 hooks. I will usually tie them at 12 and 24 inches from the bottom.
Ok so the loop is similar to how o tie my drop
Shots. I have a weight on the bottom then using three way swivels tie a line on coming off the three way swivel for my hook. But looking at this, it says I don’t want a very long length to the loop so in my minds eye the hooks are almost if not attached to the main line.
I will usually carry 1 with bigger hooks for catching Mackeral. Color is not too important since Macks hit anything with shine to it. I also carry 1 with smaller hooks to catch occasional Sardines, Anchovy or the periodic Pompano when they are around.
When you decide to surf fish, with a longer rod, you can use the #6 or #8 hook with pieces of squid, clam or sand worm to catch Barred Surf Perch, Butterlip Perch (closer to the pier) or even some Pile Perch in the warmer season.
