The drops are placed approximately 4-10 ft apart along the mainline and held securely by longline clips. Each Guide Series drop is precut, tied, and heat seared to prevent unraveling. The drops are approximately 18” or 36” long and constructed from the same Tarred #120 as the main line. Each drop also has a 5” Stainless Steel (NOT GALVANIZED) longline clip with 6/0 swivel. Each clip is securly tied to each drop and mainline. This is the best longline clip on the market today. It offers a secure bite on the main line and long enough to clip on/off while wearing gloves in the frigid late season water.