How to make and use a dropper loop jig

[SkunkBoat]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

(And the only thing you need for a bimini twist is a nail in a board).

actually, in the rare case that I have tied one by myself, I looped over a rodholder on my hard top. That diagram looks easy because the loop isn't 6 ft long and blowing in the wind. Winding down over the twist is not so easy. I've seen various contraptions for it. Point being, you need at least 4 hands.

I now just make a small loop with a spider hitch and add a pre-packaged wind-on leader.

Sure wish I was fishin' and not talkin about it....

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

actually, in the rare case that I have tied one by myself, I looped over a rodholder on my hard top. That diagram looks easy because the loop isn't 6 ft long and blowing in the wind. Winding down over the twist is not so easy. I've seen various contraptions for it. Point being, you need at least 4 hands.

I now just make a small loop with a spider hitch and add a pre-packaged wind-on leader.

Sure wish I was fishin' and not talkin about it....

Amen on the fishin' and not talkin' about it.

As for the bimini knot, I never could tie those damn things. I usually just use an improved clinch knot, or even just a clinch knot. Never had them fail, especially if you add a drop of superglue into the knot after it's tied.
http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knot...d-clinch-knot/

And when using braid I use the Berkely knot. Truthfully I've only used it a few times but so far it's held up nicely without any problems and is fairly easy to tie, just make sure you pinch/hold the 4 lines as you start the spiral back down the line.
http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knot...ley-braid-knot

(And before anyone talks about the Palomar knot, yes I know it's supposed to be good for braid, but I just don't trust the damn things....They look too much like a half hitch for my blood).

[randlemanboater]

You should give the Palomar a try, it is the only knot I use for braid. I can not remember a single failure.

[SkunkBoat]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

You should give the Palomar a try, it is the only knot I use for braid. I can not remember a single failure.

I agree. Connecting to straight to hook, jig or swivel, use a palomar with braid.