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mesmer25

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Dropper rig vs dropper loop
« on: November 13, 2015, 04:18:05 PM »
Just wondering if anyone had experience using the dropper rig or dropper loop for pier fishing?
When would you use dropper rig and when would you use a dropper loop instead?
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Noahs Arc

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Re: Dropper rig vs dropper loop
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2015, 06:29:29 PM »
A dropper rig has dropper loops on it, so if you tie a loop in your line and have a weight fixed to bottom, you have a dropper rig no?
Or am I miss reading your question?
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mesmer25

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Re: Dropper rig vs dropper loop
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2015, 11:26:45 PM »




sorry meant the differences between these 2 rigs, and when to use one over the other
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TimL

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Re: Dropper rig vs dropper loop
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2015, 07:14:17 AM »
Depends on the bottom you're fishing on. I've frequently used a dropper style rig (dropper loop replaced with 3-way swivel) on rough ground such as near rocks or around pilings. Use a slightly weaker line for your sinker so if it gets snagged, the sinker breaks off first and you don't loose your entire leader. You can also use a dropper rig on flat sandy bottom but I prefer a sliding rig for those kinds of situations due to the ease of setting up and the lesser likelihood of it tangling up on itself when casting.
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Re: Dropper rig vs dropper loop
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2015, 02:08:50 PM »
Remember that you can only use one hook when fishing with the dropper loop rig (unless fishing for mackerel, herring, anchovies, and sardines).
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Re: Dropper rig vs dropper loop
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2015, 08:35:50 PM »
Quote from: pwn50m3 f15h3r on November 14, 2015, 02:08:50 PM
Remember that you can only use one hook when fishing with the dropper loop rig (unless fishing for mackerel, herring, anchovies, and sardines).

Or when fishing the tidal Fraser  :)
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mesmer25

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Re: Dropper rig vs dropper loop
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2015, 11:10:15 PM »
No worries all, only use 1 hook anyways, tend to loose a lot due to snags, especially on the Fraser :P
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Re: Dropper rig vs dropper loop
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2015, 03:25:21 PM »
Quote from: mesmer25 on November 14, 2015, 11:10:15 PM
No worries all, only use 1 hook anyways, tend to loose a lot due to snags, especially on the Fraser :P
you fish wrong spot then , I lost 2 hooks (had to cut line off , to let wild ones go since they took it way to deep) for a month or so ....
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mesmer25

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Re: Dropper rig vs dropper loop
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2015, 10:09:56 PM »
possible, I am a newbie when it comes to fishing. Haven't even tried for salmon yet
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mesmer25

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Re: Dropper rig vs dropper loop
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2016, 04:49:31 PM »
Finally had a chance to test the dropper loop, caught a small flounder that swallowed the hook. Could not remove hook so I cut the line and let it swim away. Has anyone experienced more deep hooked fish using the dropper loop?
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