The Dropper Loop Rig - A Very Common Surf Fishing Bottom Rig

A very common bottom rig for surf fishing is the dropper loop rig. It looks just like the fireball rig in that it has two hooks tied in-between the sinker and the swivel. You can use it as is or add colored beads to attract attention from the fish.

Some surf anglers will add floats to the hooks so the bait is kept just out of reach from pesky crabs trying to steal it.

The advantage of the dropper loop rig is the ability to change the hooks or the sinker easily. If you need more weight to hold the bottom the sinker can be swapped out in a jiffy. The same things goes for the hooks. You may want a different size hook if you decide to go to a different bait. Hooks are always sized to the size of your bait.

Here's a link to a video showing how to tie the dropper loop rig.