Although the drop shot knot
is a topic that often goes unnoticed, it is a factor that directly affects your fishing success.
Generally speaking, I’ve seen in every article, every video—in short, across all content—that the knot method used and recommended in the drop shot system is completely flawed and incorrect, which is why I felt it was absolutely necessary to write this article. The Palom ar knot should not be used in the drop shot system. Recently, I saw an article where the Palom ar was still recommended as the best method for tying a DS. However, this is completely incorrect and misleading information. There are several important reasons for this. First, let me list these for you in bullet points.
There’s a much better solution: a simplified version of the Springer knot.
First, thread the hook through the eye to create a loop.
Then wrap this loop around the hook shank 3 to 5 times and gently tighten the knot while it’s still wet.
With this knot, the hook sits at a perfect 90-degree angle to the line; the hook point always faces upward. The bait also sits naturally in the water. I’ve never had any issues with break strength using this knot.
For many experienced anglers, this isn’t new information; the knot was published in the Sufix guide years ago. If you didn’t know it yet, you’ve now added another reliable knot to your tackle box.
Generally speaking, I’ve seen in every article, every video—in short, across all content—that the knot method used and recommended in the drop shot system is completely flawed and incorrect, which is why I felt it was absolutely necessary to write this article. The Palom ar knot should not be used in the drop shot system. Recently, I saw an article where the Palom ar was still recommended as the best method for tying a DS. However, this is completely incorrect and misleading information. There are several important reasons for this. First, let me list these for you in bullet points.
- When tying the knot, you cannot predict which direction the hook’s point will face. Therefore, you must first tie the leader and then decide how to attach it to the main line.
- When you want a leader longer than the sinker, you often have to cut off the excess line, which is a waste.
- When you want to add a dropshot hook to an existing leader attached to the main line—that is, when changing the rig—this becomes very difficult with a Pal-om.
- Even if you use mono or fluorocarbon, the hook orientation problem persists.
There’s a much better solution: a simplified version of the Springer knot.
First, thread the hook through the eye to create a loop.
Then wrap this loop around the hook shank 3 to 5 times and gently tighten the knot while it’s still wet.
With this knot, the hook sits at a perfect 90-degree angle to the line; the hook point always faces upward. The bait also sits naturally in the water. I’ve never had any issues with break strength using this knot.
For many experienced anglers, this isn’t new information; the knot was published in the Sufix guide years ago. If you didn’t know it yet, you’ve now added another reliable knot to your tackle box.