Drop shot

bcklash · 02-08-08, 08:07 PM

Hi guys, new to this site--highly recommeded. my question is have any you ever use other weights besides the normal drop shot weights. (pegged bullet weights, etc.) THANKS BCKLASH

Bob Smith · 02-08-08, 10:08 PM

Welcome to the forum!! Before I started using the drop shot style weights I experimented with a number of weights from the pegged bullet sinkers to split shot. They all worked, but the drop shot weights are so much easier to use that's all I use now.

carolina-rig-01 · 02-09-08, 12:56 AM

i use dropshot weights, but you could use a slip sinker (whatever kind you prefer) with a carolina keeper under it.

boater · 02-09-08, 11:20 AM

I was sold some soft brass tin drop shot rods that insert in the hole of any worm weight and just fold over holding it . Then if hung up when you pull it straightens out leaveing only the weight

JB · 02-09-08, 12:10 PM

i use a 3/8 bell sinker

Mac10 · 02-09-08, 01:39 PM

Some use a small jig as a weight and occasionally catch one on that. Bitsy Bug would probably work well.

tkoglin · 02-09-08, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac10

Some use a small jig as a weight and occasionally catch one on that. Bitsy Bug would probably work well.

What a great idea...

bcklash · 02-09-08, 07:07 PM

Thanks guys, I see why this was recommended. THANKS BCKLASH

pig n jig · 02-09-08, 07:59 PM

You can use a regular worm weight , I tie a knot in the end of the line after I slide the slip sinker on the line and then use a split ring on the line underneath the sinker.the knot prevents the split ring from sliding off, but will release the line when pulled with more tension, if the sinker gets snagged.

P N J

carolina-rig-01 · 02-10-08, 07:05 PM

i would suggest whatever you do, use a sinker that can be slid up the line to adjust your leader length.

lunker-lander · 02-10-08, 07:12 PM

I'm trying the River 2 Sea Tear-Drop Tungsten sinkers this year. They seem well built and come at a fair price...

-Lunk-

BigBassin144 · 02-11-08, 08:09 AM

I haven't tried dropshotting yet, but I'm goin to this summer. I am planning on going with the regular dropshot weights because they seem easier and faster to use since there is no knot to tie.

BB

Frank C · 02-11-08, 11:30 AM

has any one try the crucial drop shot rods in the 6.8 or the 7.2. I am thinking od gettting 1 of these rods for drop shotting.

thanks
Frank

islandbass · 02-13-08, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank C

has any one try the crucial drop shot rods in the 6.8 or the 7.2. I am thinking od gettting 1 of these rods for drop shotting.

thanks
Frank

Check out this review. Although it is an earlier model (and casting rod to boot) of the Crucial Drop Shot rod, I don't think this 6'6" model is made anymore ( Icould be wrong so don't quote me). The review however will give you an excellent analysis of this rod which would definitely translate to its now longer sisters. I prefer longer over shorte when it comes to drop shotting. I like the leverage and line control the added length offers, not to mention slightly improved casting too.

I would have gotten one if I didn't come across a Lamiglas Certified Pro Drop shot special rod for $75.00

http://http://www.tackletour.com/rev...nocrucial.html

I would love to "acquire" their DS rod intended for heavier cover.

Here is a slight quote that rattles the bait monkey's cage:

"Sensitivity: Where this rod truly shines is in its sensitivity. Shimano has done an excellent job with this rod, creating a tip that is so ultra-sensitive, you can feel the “tick” of your rod tip from simply reeling in the slack after letting your bait sink to the bottom. This especially holds true while fishing the Senko. We rigged Senko’s both straight weightless Texas style and wacky (weightless and drop shot) and were simply amazed with regard to the feel this rod afforded us. Not once while fishing this rod in depths from two to twenty feet did we have to wait for our line to move off to the side to signify a fish. Each pick up was transmitted quickly down the length of the rod letting us know it was time to set the hook. The CRC-D66M delivers a feel not common among rods at this market point."

Bob Smith · 02-13-08, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank C

has any one try the crucial drop shot rods in the 6.8 or the 7.2. I am thinking od gettting 1 of these rods for drop shotting.

thanks
Frank

I use the 7'2" in the medium action, I have two of them and love them!

Texas_Justice85 · 02-21-08, 12:21 PM

BPS 1/8 finesse drop shot weight

02-08-08, 08:07 PM	#1
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	Drop shot Hi guys, new to this site--highly recommeded. my question is have any you ever use other weights besides the normal drop shot weights. (pegged bullet weights, etc.) THANKS BCKLASH __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

02-08-08, 10:08 PM	#2
Bob Smith BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 1,472	Welcome to the forum!! Before I started using the drop shot style weights I experimented with a number of weights from the pegged bullet sinkers to split shot. They all worked, but the drop shot weights are so much easier to use that's all I use now. __________________ Bob Smith a.k.a. "Porko" (vintage Strike King variety!)

02-09-08, 12:56 AM	#3
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	i use dropshot weights, but you could use a slip sinker (whatever kind you prefer) with a carolina keeper under it. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

02-09-08, 07:07 PM	#8
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	Thanks guys, I see why this was recommended. THANKS BCKLASH __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

02-10-08, 07:05 PM	#10
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	i would suggest whatever you do, use a sinker that can be slid up the line to adjust your leader length. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

02-09-08, 11:20 AM	#4
boater BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: O'Fallon Missouri Posts: 283	I was sold some soft brass tin drop shot rods that insert in the hole of any worm weight and just fold over holding it . Then if hung up when you pull it straightens out leaveing only the weight

02-09-08, 12:10 PM	#5
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	i use a 3/8 bell sinker

02-09-08, 01:39 PM	#6
Mac10 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,066	Some use a small jig as a weight and occasionally catch one on that. Bitsy Bug would probably work well.

02-09-08, 07:59 PM	#9
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	You can use a regular worm weight , I tie a knot in the end of the line after I slide the slip sinker on the line and then use a split ring on the line underneath the sinker.the knot prevents the split ring from sliding off, but will release the line when pulled with more tension, if the sinker gets snagged. P N J

02-10-08, 07:12 PM	#11
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	I'm trying the River 2 Sea Tear-Drop Tungsten sinkers this year. They seem well built and come at a fair price... -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

02-11-08, 08:09 AM	#12
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I haven't tried dropshotting yet, but I'm goin to this summer. I am planning on going with the regular dropshot weights because they seem easier and faster to use since there is no knot to tie. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

02-11-08, 11:30 AM	#13
Frank C BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: woodbridge ont canada Posts: 22	has any one try the crucial drop shot rods in the 6.8 or the 7.2. I am thinking od gettting 1 of these rods for drop shotting. thanks Frank

02-21-08, 12:21 PM	#16
Texas_Justice85 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 70	BPS 1/8 finesse drop shot weight __________________ Tim -Future Game Warden "Long live the Republic"

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