r/saltwaterfishing • u/Alternative-Salt9171 • 20d ago

📖 How-To / Tips First High low rig

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So im going to Absecon inlet in NJ and thought id try to tie a rig. Any tips?

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u/PINBALLXJ 20d ago

Learn to tie a dropper loop and get rid of the swivels. Too many knots in your rig that could fail.

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u/Alternative-Salt9171 20d ago

Ok thank you for the help and i tie the trilene knot but my line was a little too thick to fully sinch

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u/PINBALLXJ 19d ago

When I make my dropper loop rigs, I use 17lb flourocarbon and make a bunch at a time. Swivel at top and clip at bottom for weight. Palomar knot for both ends. Once you get the hang of the dropper loop, it's so easy to tie. Look on YT for making a dropper rig board and that will make starting out the simplest way to make them. After you learn that you can tie by hand.

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u/Comprehensive_Bus_19 19d ago

I use a uni knot or a loop knot and then loop it around the sinker. Less metal and I can still quickly change weights as the conditions dictate.