How to Build a Trotline - Part 2 Drop Lines
- Push the other end of the Drop Line through the eye of a Hook and loop it over the Hook. Pull Tight. The Drop Line should go through the eye from the Hook Point side first to increase “Hook-Ups”.
How to Build a Trotline - Part 2 Drop Lines
ASSEMBLING THE DROP LINES
1. Cut a piece of the Drop Line twice as long as you want it to hang from the Main Line.
2. Put the tag ends of the Drop Line together and tie an Overhand Knot.
3. Cinch the knot down by pulling on the Drop Line. Cut the tag ends off leaving approximately ⅛”.
4. Push the knot through a clip and loop it over the clip. Pull tight.
5. Push the other end of the Drop Line through the eye of a Hook and loop it over the Hook. Pull Tight. The Drop Line should go through the eye from the Hook Point side first to increase “Hook-Ups”.
6. Repeat Steps 1 - 5 until all the Drop Lines are assembled.
7. Secure the Drop Lines in a “Non-Tangle” fashion such as a “Catfish Arsenal” Hook Bar.
“Hook Bars” are available at www.catfisharsenal.com
Best of Luck on the Water! God Bless!
