consist of 8-10 lb fluorocarbon or mono-filament. The hook used is usually a light wire octopus or round bend style hook. The weights are usually pretty light, and some have a swivel to prevent line twist. Some weights have a wire attached to the swivel that is used to pinch the line. The snap also makes it efficient for getting the lure free from a snag, because the line can be pulled through the snap retrieving the lure. One of the more commonly used knots when using the dropshotting technique is the palomar knot. The tag end of the knot is then placed through the eye of the hook to keep the hook out at a ninety degree angle. Once the tag line is put through the eye of the hook the weight is applied at the desired length from the lure and is ready to be fished. The common hookset used when drop shotting is a reel set. This is where the fishermen feels the bite and starts reeling while lifting the rod. Causing the thin wire hook to slide up into the top of the fish's mouth. This hook set is commonly used with the drop shot due to the thin wire hook. If the hook is set too hard then it could cause the hook to bend and lose the fish. Another important reason for this hookset is to keep from breaking the light line usually associated with this form of fishing. References Weekend Bass Pro article on dropshotting Tips for Fishing Arizona Using a drop shot rig Fishing equipment