Drop shot rig

[Al19067]

Ok I never tryed this rig, I have a couple questions, what lure is most popular and what hooks are u guys using? Thanks Al

[bassboogieman]

Lure - I really like a 4" worm, either a cut tail or straight tail. Any "finesse" style bait can be effective, try your favorites.

Hook - I have regularly used a #1 octopus stlye hook, but have recently purchased the new VMC (?) hook that is free swinging on a piece of wire which should help with line twist.

I use a 7'0" M/f spinning rod, 20# braid with about 4' of 6# flurocarbon leader and a tungsen drop shot weitht, but all that is just a matter of personal preference.

[JerseyFisher]

4.5" roboworm:
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Robow...ge-RW45ST.html

Gamakatsu DS hooks: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamak...cpage-GSS.html

[Dave63]

Roboworms, Gammy DS hooks, Circle Hooks or VMC Spinshots 1/0.

[Al19067]

Originally Posted by JerseyFisher

4.5" roboworm:
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Roboworm_Straight_Tail_Worms/descpage-RW45ST.html

Gamakatsu DS hooks: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakatsu_Drop_Split_Shot_Hooks/descpage-GSS.html

Thanks guys, Now how would i hook the worm? Texas style

[Al19067]

i also was gonna try drop shot with Zoom Fluke

[bassboogieman]

Thanks guys, Now how would i hook the worm? Texas style

No, just nose hook them. Flukes would work, but I'd use a small one, like 4". Drop shotting, for the most part, is a subtle presentation with small baits for finicky fish. Not always, but that's the main thrust of the technique. You can also fish it horizontally, casting out from the boat, let settle on the bottom and drag it back - SLOWLY. I've done it that way in shallow water (3-4 ft) with good results.

[Al19067]

Originally Posted by JerseyFisher

4.5" roboworm:
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Roboworm_Straight_Tail_Worms/descpage-RW45ST.html

Gamakatsu DS hooks: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakatsu_Drop_Split_Shot_Hooks/descpage-GSS.html

what size hook for that worm?

[Dave63]

I use 1 or 1/0 exclusively.

[WatterBoy]

Originally Posted by Al19067

Thanks guys, Now how would i hook the worm? Texas style

We use 5" senkos and wacky-rig them on a dropshot. We catch a lot of bass this way, both Largemouth and Smallies, and many of them in the 3-4 pound range, which is a nice bass around here. We fish them horizontally, like Bassboogieman described, in up to 10 feet of water.

[woody]

Lots of good info!

If you get a chance check out Kevin Scarselli's drop shot video.

http://www.bassfishin.com/fishing-vi...-shot-fishing/


-Mark

[hunter34]

VMC makes drop shot hook called spinshot they has zero line twist and walmart has them