Drop Shot Fishing

inkslinger · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:48 pm Post subject: Drop Shot Fishing

How many people Drop Shot here for Bass and How is it a good rig to fish with? I just been looking for info on how to tie the knots

heron25 · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:03 pm Post subject:

haven't done it yet, will do a lot of it this year. Supposed to be great when fish are pressured or lethargic from the heat.

Here is a link to an article:
http://www.insideline.net/2001/battisti-0102-01.html

Here is a link to a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RFpdwWKa80

I guess the key is to use a 4-5" worm and err on the side of smaller rather than larger when in doubt. It's a finesse technique, so go slow and light. Good luck.

michaelharris88 · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:59 pm Post subject:

the knot is a palomar knot with a really long tag end. after you tie this, insert the tag through the top side of the hook eye (with the hook bend up) and that is what makes it stand up and out. then just use a drop shot weight or a swivel sinker and tie a palomar knot. the drop shot sinkers dont need a knot because they just pinch the line off.

meat7gtk · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 8:09 am Post subject:

Michael said it perfect in my eyes. I used this technique off and on last year, having more success early on. Dont be afraid to put any soft plastic on the the drop shot hook. For example, I drop shotted a 4 1/2 Sluggo last year and it work pretty good. Or a Wacky rigged drop shot is fairly popular.

jwall046 · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:14 pm Post subject:

Drop shotting fish.
Works well very often.
Everybody nailed the process as said above.Good luck