Make a side loop in fishing line by passing a fold through a gap in twisted turns.
A dropper loop provides a small branch loop without cutting the main line. The large starting loop is wound around the line, with a central opening held between the two groups of turns. A fold taken from the opposite side of the loop goes through that opening.
Keep the opening visible while learning. The emerging fold becomes the dropper; the two long line ends remain the main line. This example shows six turns arranged in two groups. Pulling the long ends seats the turns around the base of the new loop.
When to use it
- Add a branch loop to a fishing rig.
- Practice threading a closed fold through a central opening.
Keep in mind
The suitable loop size and number of turns vary with line and rig. Avoid kinks and inspect the connection after seating.
Check your knot
- The fold passes through the gap between the turn groups.
- Both long main-line ends remain free.
- The turns close evenly around the loop base.