Drop shot rig: hook, leader and weight

Drop shot rig

Hook and weight placement define a drop shot rig. Adapt the setup to the line, bait and local fishing rules.

Set the hook-to-weight spacing for the intended bait action. Check the knots, rig orientation and local fishing rules.

• FG knot
• Method feeder rig
• Drop shot rig
• Eyed hook
• Spade-end hook
• Tie a swivel
• Knotless knot
• Hook a worm
• Boilie on a hair rig
• Banded pellet
• Bait spike
• Mussel bait