Upside: A fly dropper will increase hookups of small bass, mackerel, scad and garfish.
Downside: Increased drag that may affect you lures presentation and catch weed.
- Use a surgeon's knot to tie a length of leader about 2 feet above your bass lure. (A swivel can you used, but could damage your rods eye)
- The leader for the dropper should be heavier than your main leader as this will reduce tangles.
- Attach the fly dropper using a non-slip mono knot.