The Dropper loop knot is also known
as a Dropper knot or a Blood loop knot. It’s often used
by bottom fishermen to attach a rubber worm or tube lure above
a jig or to make multiple hook bait rigs, whilst fly fishermen
sometimes use it to attach a second fly (or dropper) to their
leaders. It’s not difficult to learn and you’ll
be able to make up better rigs than you can buy in the stores
and save a few Dollars at the same time.
1) Make a loop in the line
at the point where you want the dropper and pass the loop
around itself.
2) Wrap
the loop around itself 3 to 6 times (3 times is adequate
with 100 lb mono but lighter mono will require more
wraps).
3) Pass the opposite side of
the loop through the centre of the wraps that you have
created. You will notice that the size of the loop that
you started with dictates how long the dropper will
be.
4) Lubricate the knot well (this
is very important) and draw the knot tight carefully
and evenly. I find it easiest to take the two ends of
line in my hands and the loop in my mouth to draw it
up tight. When you think that it is tight lubricate
it again and tighten it some more!
5) To attach a hook
either thread the loop through the hook eye and around
the shank like the commercial guys do or for a bit more
lure action cut one side of the dropper loop as shown
and tie the hook on. If you want to add attractor beads
or an octopus skirt slide them on to the dropper before
attaching the hook.
