How To Tie The Ultimate Surf Fishing Rig (Modified Dropper Rig)

It’s beach fishing time!!

In this video, I’m going to show you how to tie my favorite rig for surf fishing.

I’ve fished from the beach for many years, have tried a bunch of different rigs, and this one is my favorite by far.

It does take a little bit of extra time up front, but it’s worth it, especially if there are toothy fish like sharks or Spanish mackerel around, or if there are a lot of rocks or other objects to get snagged on.

Before I learned how to tie this rig, if I got broken off, I would have to retie the whole thing, but with this design, if you get broken off, all you have to do is retie one small part of it.

This saves you loads of time on the water, which helps you catch more fish.

Have any questions about this rig?

Let me know in the comments below!

Here a links to the knots mentioned in this video:

[NoOne]

The length of line coming off the main line can tangle around the main line( It needs to be a lot shorter ), so fish will bite at the bait and not hook them self on it using circle hooks. Once i attached circle hooks to very short dropper loops i started to catch way more fish as the hooks don't wrap around the mainline.

[paulstirling]

Showing what the rig looks like before you start is BRILLIANT! I know where I am heading. So many people show you tying knots and cutting tags and most fisherman can do that, but we never see the final rig in entirety. Knowing what the rig looks like from the start is fantastic!

[snookcatcher]

I've been building my own beach rigs for years and this is an excellent instructional video. Newbies, USE THIS!!! The rigs you buy at the store will cause you to NOT catch fish. They are too bulky, have too much metal and beads ... they scare fish away. If you are new to making your own rigs and tying knots, instead of tying an FG knot to your line, use the smallest swivel you can get away with. My personal preference is a 20 or 30lb SPRO swivel. However, If you have a little experience with knots, the FG Knot is the way to go.

[fatsuperfly]

Thanks guys! I haven’t fished since I was a about 14 now 32, and getting back into it. So this is amazing!

[Bionicjoe]

THANK YOU! This is one of the best knot videos ever.
Headed to Gulf Shores in a week. Most of my knots have been overhand loops and faith.

[Hotwire_RCTrix]

This is brilliant it not only saves your rig it saves littering the ocean with broken lines.👍

[PrintOfLife]

I can't believe how helpful this video is. Not only it saves a ton of money, it works effectively. Thank you.

[ReadyFlightt]

I would tie the rig itself to a swivel just for ease of use when tying on to the main line. Just makes it easier tying on and taking off without eventually running your rig down to the hooks itself.

[itvisor]

Ma man, you are the best... I was looking for this solution and how to do the knots... thank you 🙏

[CTJEEPGUY]

You guys are the best! I was a decent fisherman before but you have increased my knowledge ten fold and I’m catching even more fish because of it. Thanks

[pepelepew]

Been using same method for 40 years, works great on beach n offf shore bottom fishing.

[JZMartinez]

Having tied my own fluro leaders when fly fishing for bass, I was looking for this solution for the surf. So much better than buying rigs. Thanks! I've liked and subscribed.

[markadams]

Hi Luke! I really appreciated this video, but for a slightly different reason. This "modular" system allows me to rig my surf reels with the "core" line, and attach all of the offshoots, loop to loop right at the beach! They are so much more compact than 3 feet of rigging to unwind and untangle! 2 of my rods are 12 feet and there's no way I can go to the beach fully pre rigged. Thanks Buddy!

[scn]

Thank you for sharing this. A simple but excellent rig when it's explained so clearly.

[ronagee]

Great way to prepare.
You can also pre tie hook lines and sinker lines to make it even quicker.

[joedennehy]

I hope you don't mind me pointing this out but the circle hooks work way better if you put a loop in from the front of the hook. The hook will sit at a weird looking angle but you will hardly lose a bait without catching a fish. Or snelling it through the front of the hook.

[brucemiller]

Great video. I watched this just after buying a pre-rigged setup. I did learn the right way to pull the leader out of the container! I kept pulling the top off which I think is a real pain. Now I know I just pull it though the gap!

[oliverclarke]

great advice! Otis looks well rested.

[lloyddoerflinger]

Here in Naples, FL our fishing club has been using Fishbites for a few years. Many reasons including that in the summer our live shrimp are very small and hard to use.
Many of us use Fishbites as a tipping on our jigs. Fishbites fished alone can be effective if the current is not too strong. Many of our larger fish are caught using this product.
Lloyd Doerflinger

[shoganai]

Very handy tutorial sir. 😃🤙🏼
The lighter line “off shoot” to the hook and weights also minimizes the amount of stray line lost in the water. That is awesome, thanks.