Dropper Rigs are also much safer than kite powered longlines or kontiki rigs as the hook section is not an intergral part of the mainline.

If the hook section becomes snagged or is bitten through by sharks only a few hooks are lost.

The Dropper Rig system was developed by Paul's Fishing Kites in 1988 to overcome all of the difficulties encountered in getting fishing gear out through west coast surf and rips on the maximum possible number of days.

The system is also designed to protect the kite and mainline from unnecessary risks due to the schools of sharks that occasionally arrive along this coast.

Fish up to 20 hooks 1000 metres offshore, cast out other lines, troll, set floating baits or dhan lines near reef. An extremely versatile rig.

The Ultimate Large Dropper Rig.

Supplied with both the Nighthawk Kite and the Super Kite this rig provides maximum power for east or west coast fishing.

Unaffected by high surf or strong rips. Easy to use and extremely productive.

Includes:

• Nighthawk Kite and Super Kite
• Kite Safety Floats and Tacking Rope
• 1000 metres of pre-tied 65 kg Kiteline and Mainline
• A 3:1 ratio Standard Size Reel on a Galvanised Post
• One 10" Dropper Handspool
• A PVC Kite Carry Case
• One Large Trace Rack
• 26 complete pre-tied Traces with Target Snapper Hooks
• A set of 3 mainline weights
  10 " Dropper Handspool Includes:
• 50 metres of 65 kg Dropper Line
• Bottle Cord
• 30 metres of 65 kg Leader Line
• Two 10 Hook pre-stoppered Hook Sections

1000 Metre 65 kg Budget Dropper Rig with a Nighthawk Kite

Everything you need to get you started. This basic rig is expertly tied for maximum security of the Kite and just requires you to make a simple trace rack for tangle free storage of the traces.

The Large Skyhook can be added to this rig later to increase your light wind performance and tacking ability.

A well balanced, safe and productive Dropper Rig system easily handled by one person. Set up to 20 hooks offshore.

• Nighthawk Kite
• Kite Safety Float and Tacking Rope
• 1000 metres of pre-tied 65 kg Kiteline and Mainline
• A 3:1 ratio Standard Size Reel on a Galvanised Post
• One 10" Dropper Handspool
• 20 complete pre-tied Traces with Target Snapper Hooks stored temporarily on a card
• A set of 3 mainline weights.
  
  10 " Dropper Handspool Includes:

• One 10" Dropper Handspool
• 50 metres of 65 kg Dropper Line
• Bottle Cord
• 30 metres of 65 kg Leader Line
• Two 10 Hook pre-stoppered Hook Sections

1000 Metre 65 kg Budget Dropper Rig with a Power Chute Kite

A basic rig with plenty of power. This rig has been expertly assembled and tied ready for use on the east or west coast.

The Power Chute Kite supplied with this rig is ideal for the Bay of Plenty area where winds are generally very light. Very versatile, productive and easy to use by one fisher.

Includes:

• Power Chute Kite
• Pre-tied Dacron Bridle
• 1000 metres of pre-tied 65 kg Kiteline and Mainline
• A 3:1 ratio Standard Size Reel on a Galvanised Post
• One 10" Dropper Handspool
• 20 complete pre-tied Traces with Target Snapper Hooks stored temporarily on a card
• A set of 3 mainline weights
  
  10 " Dropper Handspool Includes:
  
  
• 50 metres of 65 kg Dropper Line
• Bottle Cord
• 30 metres of 65 kg Leader Line
• Two 10 Hook pre-stoppered Hook Sections