Drop-Shot Rigging

[lunker-lander]

I cannot for the life of me figure out the proper way to tie a drop-shot rig! Here's what I've been using component-wise:

• 10 lb. fluorocarbon line
• 1/4 ounce River2Sea Tear-Drop Drop-Shot weights
• Gamakatsu Egg hooks (Look exactly like a split-shot or DS hook)
• SPRO barrel swivel tied to main line, 20 lb. Power Pro

I know the procedure, but I cannot get the hook to hang at a 90* angle, (Or close there to...), to the line. Can somebody please post a real-life picture of one of their own Drop-Shot rigs? I've seen the post about the rigging procedure time and time again, but I cannot figure it out!

Thanks,

-Lunk-

[BigBassin144]

Use Stand-Out hooks. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...10000_100-10-2

BB

[Rebbasser]

Lunk, you are probably missing one small but critical step:

When you tie the Palomar knot take the end of the line you are going to add the weight to and run it back through the eye of the hook when the hook is pointing up. When the rig is in the air it doesn't look like it is hanging right, but it does hang right in the water.

http://www.insideline.net/2001/battisti-0102-01.html

[carolina-rig-01]

what reb said!