Dropshotting is a finesse technique that bass anglers have been fishing for years. It’s only been recently that many walleye anglers have adopted it as a productive presentation, especially when paired with forward-facing sonar.
Tying a drop shot is unique because it utilizes a very long tag end that incorporates into the rig. The long tag end dictates your distance off the bottom with a weight tied at the end and the hook tied up the line anywhere from 1-6 feet. A Palomar knot is the knot of choice for attaching a hook to the leader line. It’s strong and doesn’t slip, but one issue is that when you finish the Palomar knot, the hook faces upside down, which decreases hookups and makes the lure look awkward. Thankfully, there is a quick solution for uprighting the hook to make a perfect drop-shot knot. All you do is take your long tag end and run in back through the eye of the hook with the hook facing upward. Running the line back through the eye ensures the hook shank stands erect and horizontally away from the line, which encourages purchase in the roof of the mouth where fish stay pinned.
