3 Ways To Fish Teasers: How To Rig Up - Twisted Dropper Loop - Palomar Knot - Combo Swivel

Captain Greg Cudnik from Fishermans Headquarters demonstrates three ways to rig up for fishing teasers. Here's some tips on rigging options that work great for striped bass and flounder. These will also work for many other species.

00:15 - How To Tie The Twisted Dropper Loop - I primarily choose this method of tying when rigging up to fish a teaser for fluke or striped bass. The dropper loop's rigidity from the twisted style keeps the teaser standing off even when casting and jigging. It rarely if ever fouls up. With regards to the rig I choose 25-30# for fluke and 30-40# for striped bass. I change the teasers style as per the target species. I use a bare hook (Mustad 3400BN Sizes 4/0-7/0) with Gulp for fluke and a deceiver style fly sizes 2/0-4/0 (bucktail with hackle) for striped bass.

03:00 - Attaching a teaser to the twisted dropper loop

04:31 - Palmor Knot Style Teaser Rig - By far the way to go when the utmost strength is needed. If targeting big fish or medium game on light tackle I choose the Palmor Knot style. The Palmor is one of the strongest knots, it's easy to tie and the knot leaves two parallel lines once tied. It's a perfect opportunity to leave one long for the main lure and one short for a teaser. The classic dropper loop is a well known knot for adding a three way junction in a straight shot of line BUT it is also a knot that is no where near 100% breaking strength wise. I'll go out on a limb and say when a dropper loop is tied 20% (possibly more) of the line's strength is lost. This is ok for most fishing applications however must be a consideration. For these other situations choose the Palmor! 

06:10 - Spro Combo Swivel - Easy and effective but the added "jewelry" makes this option MY least favorite. I leave these for making rigs when fishing deeper water, hi-lo or triple threat rigs.

Here's some essential tackle for Tying Up Your Own Teaser Rigs...

Quality Fishing Leader Line - Ande Premium Line is a great quality and great price monofilament leader line... https://fishermansheadquarters.com/an...

The original fluorocarbon leader line from Seaguar was and is still the best... https://fishermansheadquarters.com/se...

06:20 - Spro Power "Combo Swivel" - The better approach to a three way style connection. Similar to a t-swivel but stronger and more free turning... https://fishermansheadquarters.com/sp...

05:45 - Red Gill Lures - These phenomenal sand eel lures are great when rigged up as a teasers ahead of a lure. Available in two sizes Rascal 115mm 4.5" or Raver 178mm 7"... https://fishermansheadquarters.com/re...

03:38 - Mustad HookThe Mustad 3400BN is a stand out fluke teaser hook that was specifically designed for fluke fishing. It was made for anglers in need of a hook for Gulp baits. The unique characteristics that make it great for the job are... medium length shank, baitholder style barbs on shank, turned down eye, not offset.

04:00 - Hand tied teasers from BuzFly... The Surf Candy is a great imitation for match any small minnow like spearing, anchovy, glass minnow. The Sand Eel with feathers is one of the beast sand eels flies. https://fishermansheadquarters.com/bu...

02:00 - The Tactical Angler Power Clips are by far the easiest and strongest fast link style terminal clip for fishing. Making anglers lives much easier these super dependable clips are made from quality stainless wire with top standards with quality and consistency not found in other brands (there's lots of knockoffs). Available in five sizes: 25, 50, 75, 125, 175, I primarily use the middle three 50, 75 and 125 for all of my inshore fishing. https://fishermansheadquarters.com/ta...

08:00 - Close Up How To Tie A Twister Dropper Loop