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Old 12-26-2013, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mickrazz
Rich, just tie an overhand knot in the loop for the sinker, it will weaken the line enough to break off the sinker when you get hung. Dropper loops are the weakest knots you could use. Some people use them all the time, not me. I would hate to lose a big fish because of knot failure.
Mick I agree with you about the dropper that most people tie. I use the Kiwi Knot for my droppers and it is the strongest knot for a drop loop 94% of the line strength.
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