Basically the rig consists of a sinker at the bottom with the hooks above it.
The Paternoster Rig
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Now the dropper loops can be tricky to tie at first, but once you get the hang of them they are a breeze and you can whip up one of these rigs in no time. The dropper loop is best tied in leader line like monofilament and fluorocarbon.
The Dropper Loop
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2. Pry open the middle of the turns and take hold of the other side of the loop and pull it through the centre opening (you can use a finger or matchstick in this place so that it is not lost).
3 Place the loop over a hook, door handle etc. (or get someone to hold it) and pull both ends of the line. This makes the turns gather together and tighten down on the loop.
4 Lubricate the knot (especially in fluorocarbon) and pull the lines until the knot is completely tight.
To attach a hook thread the loop through the hook eye and around the shank.
I hope that this little instructional post has helped you. Feel free to leave any comment/questions and remember you can subscribe to this blog for more fishing tips