Thread: Questions about pompano/dropper rigs

So for those of you that like to build your own dropper rigs, do you prefer mono or fluorocarbon line, and what pound test do you use?

I use 25lb Seaguar blue label Fluorocarbon leader for my Pomp rigs.

17lb flouro

15lb fluoro - why y'all use such heavy test? I find the bigger diameter hard to manage and tie.

single or double?

and don't mean to hi-Jack, but will the fleas still be around in October?

10# fluorocarbon for single and double drop rigs.

Yepper, I've never understood the reasoning behind using a leader material 2 to 3 times the diameter (and/or strength) of the main line UNLESS there are toothy fish around (even then circle hooks or long-shanked single hooks are gonna be 'your friend' ;-)

That 10# fluro is good stuff!

Yes, sc, there should sand fleas around, unless we get a freeze!

I think that a person has to consider why he's using fluorocarbon leader. I use it because it is SUPPOSED to be less visible to the fish than his main line, right? My thought process is - "the smaller the line diameter, the less visible it is". When we're talking about (for the most part) a fish under four pounds, fishing in open water (not around rocks, wrecks or barnacles, for example) it seems like a leader that is bigger than the main line could be counterproductive, given that the aim is having your line "less visible". Does that make sense?

Here is the best dropper loop I have found. It takes some time to begin with to tie one but after you tie a few it gets easier.

Neat video, similar to the technique I used to use when I bottom fished offshore a lot.

I will second (third?) using lighter line, pompano don't have teeth, no need for a heavy leader. When I surf fish for pomps & whiting (well, whiting really, I haven't caught a pompano in years), I use 8 or 10# mainline and 10 or 12# leaders. Only reason I use heavier leader is that what's on the spool in my tackle bag.

Fluorocarbon is fine, but not really needed. If it gives you a little psychological edge, use it.