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dropper Loop

Creates a loop at a right angle to the main line.

Known to many as the blood loop (due to its similarity to be used to attach a sinker or an extra hook. To keep bait
the blood knot), the dropper loop creates a loop that sits off the bottom, especially useful when fishing in surf, a
at a right angle to the main line. To this loop fly fishermen heavy sinker is tied to the end of the line and the drop-
attach an additional fly, known as a dropper. It could also per loop used to attach a hook and bait that floats in the

Dropper Loop: Step 1 Dropper Loop: Step 2

Knots You need: FisHing Knots

Tie an overhand knot (see page 18) in the line Bring the working end through the overhand
where the dropper loop will be needed. several times to form a multiple overhand.

have patience when working with
these small knots. tying knots of
this size takes practice.

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