Opinions on a drop shot rig for salmon

[MikeH]

(08-31-2012 04:10 PM)beaser Wrote:  I had someone tell me of a variation of a drop shot rig using a treble hook tied to the leader about 12" above the weight with a palomar knot so that the hook sits at 90 degrees to the line.

Drop shot....for salmon....with a treble hook?

What "someone" has described to you is a snagging rig designed to be dragged through the water until it makes contact with a salmon body. Then the salmon is foul hooked and dragged to the shore.

Not cool.