Tackle and Tactics | Targeting YT and WSB - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ProfessorLongArms · 05-23-2020, 01:15 PM

Awesome video as usual. I'm totally grabbing one of those tactical vest mounts for my gopro. that's pretty awesome.

A couple of questions for you- I'd like to understand the reverse dropper loop better...

I'd imagine the key benefit to a reverse dropper is convenience. Tie a hook, tie a spider hitch, and you're done, *and* if you're using a big mono topshot, you've got plenty of line to spare to keep cutting and retying rather than having to tie more

I've never tied one. Always done a 3 way rig, which is basically the same thing with a swivel where the spider hitch goes.

One thing I'm not crazy about with the three way rig is that I usually need to make one up the night before, and have a backup in case it breaks off.

Even with the swivel (I tend to use the ones like this ) I have a big issue with twisting. Sometimes I'll pull my bait up and there are 12-20 plus twists in the line and it's pulled the fish in tight to the weight line.

Is this a problem at all with a reverse dropper?

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05-23-2020, 01:15 PM	#9
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	Awesome video as usual. I'm totally grabbing one of those tactical vest mounts for my gopro. that's pretty awesome. A couple of questions for you- I'd like to understand the reverse dropper loop better... I'd imagine the key benefit to a reverse dropper is convenience. Tie a hook, tie a spider hitch, and you're done, and if you're using a big mono topshot, you've got plenty of line to spare to keep cutting and retying rather than having to tie more I've never tied one. Always done a 3 way rig, which is basically the same thing with a swivel where the spider hitch goes. One thing I'm not crazy about with the three way rig is that I usually need to make one up the night before, and have a backup in case it breaks off. Even with the swivel (I tend to use the ones like this ) I have a big issue with twisting. Sometimes I'll pull my bait up and there are 12-20 plus twists in the line and it's pulled the fish in tight to the weight line. Is this a problem at all with a reverse dropper?