How Do You Tie A Drop-Shot Rig?
A drop-shot rig is a setup that allows the bait to stay at the bottom of the lake, river or ocean, where it can be more easily seen by the fish. Follow these steps to learn how to tie a drop-shot rig. Tie on the hook using a palomar or cinch knot. Leave enough space at the tag end to accommodate the length of the worm. 16 inches is usually enough. Attach the hook. Pull the tag end of the fishing line through the eye of the hook. Tie it from the top to the bottom so that the hook remains straight. Lubricate the knot using saliva. This will prevent the line from breaking if it dries out. Pull it tight. Secure a weight or bullet sinker to the end of the drop-shot rig. Make an overhand knot at the bottom of the fishing line, and then allow the sinker to slip down to it. Use a toothpick to secure it and keep it off the rocks. Hook a worm onto the drop-shot rig. Try little worms such as zoom finesse or flukes. Wiggle your fishing rod when the drop shot rig has landed on the bottom. Make sure
