so the drop-shot is the way to go?

[MississippiBoy]

Also, to help with feeling the hits, I touch the line with the index finger of the hand I'm holding the reel with. That way, it might not matter quite so much how sensitive the rod is.

[bigjim]

Thanks for the Suggestion Mississippiboy.. ive been trying to get into the habit of doing that.
i also went & got some 1/4oz weights instead of the 3/16th's i was using,I like the 1/4 oz so much more. able to feel the bottom a whole lot better when moving the bait as needed and it seems like my bait is staying in position better as well when twitching whatever plastic im using

[islandbass]

Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

Also, to help with feeling the hits, I touch the line with the index finger of the hand I'm holding the reel with. That way, it might not matter quite so much how sensitive the rod is.

That is a great tip. However, with my rod being so sensitive, combined with my fc line, I don't have to do that when it's too cold.

If I ever learned anything in fishing, it is that our hands are far more sensitive than the most senstive rods out there.

[bigjim]

ive got the hang of it now, even caught me a few, im all good on the DS!

[nofearengineer]

Originally Posted by islandbass

That is a great tip. However, with my rod being so sensitive, combined with my fc line, I don't have to do that when it's too cold.

If I ever learned anything in fishing, it is that our hands are far more sensitive than the most senstive rods out there.

Did you know that the human sense of touch is so sensitive, it can feel a bump of 1/10,000 of an inch? If you ever see guys doing car body work, and rubbing their hands on a fender, and not even looking at it, that's why.

[islandbass]

That is amazing, and not that you've given a tangible figure, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised, because God must have known what he was doing.

When I fished with just a line and hook and bait and a piece of lead, I was simply blown away at the sensitivity and feedback my hands were giving me. You could even feel the little waves going through the line, something you will not feel with a rod in your hand.

[Joel]

Originally Posted by bigjim

i tried it tonite with ZERO luck! not even so much as a hit. somewhat disappointing but now im even more determined..i need to get in the habit of changing colors and worms when one style isnt working for me. i throw spinners alot too, but this summer i was getting more into the plastic worms more than yrs past, because i have been having ok luck recently throwin a T-rigged worm weightless.. gonna have to get more into throwin crankbaits as well.
I have to get some deeper divers though cause all i have are 2 ft runners

I've been Drop Shotting for years, and it's my favorite finesse presentation. If the fish aren't where you're fishing, or are just plain shut down, then almost nothing will work unless you hit 'em on the head. I rarely change color other then for water and or light conditions. I only use Watermelon with Black flake, Pumpkin, and June Bug to cover those conditions.

[bigjim]

thanks Joel..yep fishing got shut down again today with another cold front rolling through b4 the rain started. been ZERO consistency with weather this season.. started the day w/ weather about 81 deg. then by the time i drove to another lake clouds rolled in and dropped about 10 deg in a matter of my 15 minute drive, im about ready to throw in the towel for this season cause this is a every other day occurrence..when i can afford it i am leaving the midwest, i absolutely hate it here.. Destination > SAN DIEGO!!!!!

[rangerryan]

all i have ever caught on a ds is dinks. has anyone ever caught a 4-5 lbr on a dropshot.

[islandbass]

Originally Posted by rangerryan

all i have ever caught on a ds is dinks. has anyone ever caught a 4-5 lbr on a dropshot.

I have. Just to think out of the box a bit, I do not constrain the drop shot technique exclusively to finesse and small sized offerings. One can easily step it up a bit and use heavier line, hooks, bigger offerings and a casting outfit and you just might find larger bass.

[Joel]

Originally Posted by rangerryan

all i have ever caught on a ds is dinks. has anyone ever caught a 4-5 lbr on a dropshot.

Last trip out, nailed a 3 1/2 and a 4-2 both on a Drop Shot.

[WTL]

Its the end of the world, I tell ya.








I, WTL, just tied a drop shot rig on my spinning outfit. Watched Kev's video last night. Have done some research. Gonna give it a (drop) shot! Hehehe

[nofearengineer]

Originally Posted by WTL

Its the end of the world, I tell ya.


I, WTL, just tied a drop shot rig on my spinning outfit. Watched Kev's video last night. Have done some research. Gonna give it a (drop) shot! Hehehe

Next thing you know, we'll have cats and dogs playing together, Jews and Arabs getting along, chocolate and peanut butter in the same candy...total pandemonium.

[WTL]

For what its worth, I just got back from the lake and while my trip was far from that great, I did get my first bass on a drop shot rig. All 1/2 pounds of him.

[Jim80]

Originally Posted by WTL

For what its worth, I just got back from the lake and while my trip was far from that great, I did get my first bass on a drop shot rig. All 1/2 pounds of him.

It could only get better from there right , at least ya got a little time in with a new technique .

Jim

[BigBassin144]

Originally Posted by nofearengineer

Next thing you know, we'll have cats and dogs playing together, Jews and Arabs getting along, chocolate and peanut butter in the same candy...total pandemonium.

I think they already got that one... Does that mean we're getting closer to the pandemonium?!!


I do love me some good pandemonium!

BB

[swimbaitkid]

Originally Posted by rangerryan

all i have ever caught on a ds is dinks. has anyone ever caught a 4-5 lbr on a dropshot.

I caught a 6lber drop-shotting in the fall way off the bank

[swimbaitkid]

then i had a morning that same fall were i caught a,3lber, two 4lbers,and a 5lber,all with in 10 casts,drop shotting a senko.and it was the day after the tournament!

[cassidyta]

Originally Posted by bigjim

thanks Joel..yep fishing got shut down again today with another cold front rolling through b4 the rain started. been ZERO consistency with weather this season.. started the day w/ weather about 81 deg. then by the time i drove to another lake clouds rolled in and dropped about 10 deg in a matter of my 15 minute drive, im about ready to throw in the towel for this season cause this is a every other day occurrence..when i can afford it i am leaving the midwest, i absolutely hate it here.. Destination > SAN DIEGO!!!!!

Let me know when you get here. The fishing and weather are great

[WTL]

It seems to share in my frame of view a commonality with the split shot rig, the difference being you are sure to get you bait up higher in the water column where the bass are suspending, you wont lose lure and weight should the weight get hung up and you have a more direct line to the lure.

I have thrown the split shot for many years now, and often on heavy tackle with big line and regular sized baits.