Drop Shotting 2025
aharris reply :
Hey guys, what's your favorite soft plastic bait for drop shotting? And do yall use the drop shotting rig hooks (the hooks that are mounted between a small swivle or do yall tie hook on with a uni knot or something similiar?
Jaiden reply :
My favortite is a Chompers drop shot worm in watermelon red or green pumpkin. I use #2 Gamakatsu split shot/ drop shot hooks. I tie a swivel about 1 foot above the hook to prevent line twists. On the hook, I tie a palomar knot and attach the weight to the tag end.
aharris reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 9:59 PM, Jaiden said:My favortite is a Chompers drop shot worm in watermelon red or green pumpkin. I use #2 Gamakatsu split shot/ drop shot hooks. I tie a swivel about 1 foot above the hook to prevent line twists. On the hook, I tie a palomar knot and attach the weight to the tag end.
yea, that's what i do w/o the swivle. I just saw those drop shotting rigs at academy the other day and didnt know how they would work. I honestly havent seen much about them, but they looked kinda cool. You ever use Roboworms?
CPBassFishing reply :
PTL finicky ticklers or jp hammer shads. neutral buoyancy so they dont drop the tail like roboworms. they just sit there level when you are not shaking them.
aharris reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 10:23 PM, CPBassFishing said:PTL finicky ticklers or jp hammer shads. neutral buoyancy so they dont drop the tail like roboworms. they just sit there level when you are not shaking them.
I saw those JP Hammer's on a website yesterday. First time I've ever checked them out. They have them for like 6 bucks for a 12 pack of them so I'm going to try them.
J Francho reply :
Quoteneutral buoyancy so they dont drop the tail like roboworms
Roboworms float. There is salt added, but only in the head section. If you've ever fished them, and lost a fresh one, they return to the surface in a few minutes, after the salt dissolves. I guess the only way to get the tail to drop, would be to hook it backwards.
CPBassFishing reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 10:36 PM, J Francho said:Roboworms float. There is salt added, but only in the head section. If you've ever fished them, and lost a fresh one, they return to the surface in a few minutes, after the salt dissolves. I guess the only way to get the tail to drop, would be to hook it backwards.
thats odd. i have the 6" and 4" roboworms and whenever i use them on a drop shot the tail doesnt float. it could be my hook? im using a 1/0 gamakatsu weedless wacky with the weedguard cut off. i tie a clinch knot and run the tag end down through the eyelet. i really must get some swivelshot hooks.
aharris reply :
You ever heard of zipper worms? They work really well too...and they're fairly cheap. Like $4 per pack.
CPBassFishing reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 10:26 PM, aharris said:I saw those JP Hammer's on a website yesterday. First time I've ever checked them out. They have them for like 6 bucks for a 12 pack of them so I'm going to try them.
you will love them. so much action and pretty durable, you get at least 10 fish per bait when nose hooked.
aharris reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 10:38 PM, CPBassFishing said:thats odd. i have the 6" and 4" roboworms and whenever i use them on a drop shot the tail doesnt float. it could be my hook? im using a 1/0 gamakatsu weedless wacky with the weedguard cut off. i tie a clinch knot and run the tag end down through the eyelet. i really must get some swivelshot hooks.
those swivle hooks look pretty cool but I talked to my buddy who's uncle just happens to be an elite seriers guy who loves drop shotting and he said he trusts the uni knot more, but who knows.
J Francho reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 9:45 PM, aharris said:Hey guys, what's your favorite soft plastic bait for drop shotting? And do yall use the drop shotting rig hooks (the hooks that are mounted between a small swivle or do yall tie hook on with a uni knot or something similiar?
For rec fishing and practice, I use the VMC Spin Shot hooks, and use a UNI knot. For tournaments, I use a Gamakatsu Split SHot/Drop Shot hook, use a Palomar knot, running the tag end back through the top of the hook eye. I match the hook size to the bait - it's an eyeball thing. I generally fish straight fluoro, 6# Invisx, but if I'm fishing shallow docks or weed cover, I'll go to 20 Power Pro, or 832 and a fluoro leader. I use an Alberto knot for the connection, and the same Palomar setup above.
Some REALLY good info about the drop shot, by Rich Zaleski: http://www.richz.com/fishing/articles/dropshot.html
CPBassFishing reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 10:42 PM, aharris said:those swivle hooks look pretty cool but I talked to my buddy who's uncle just happens to be an elite seriers guy who loves drop shotting and he said he trusts the uni knot more, but who knows.
yeah the uni knot is usually all i tie, but it doesnt work one a drop shot because your line doubles back and comes out parallel to the main line. with a clinch knot the tag end is at the base so you can put it down through the eyelet. also, don't use a clinch knot for braid or fluorocarbon, it slips easily. but yeah that uni-knot is easy to tie and nearly unbreakable. 99% of line strength or something like that.
J Francho reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 10:38 PM, CPBassFishing said:thats odd. i have the 6" and 4" roboworms and whenever i use them on a drop shot the tail doesnt float. it could be my hook? im using a 1/0 gamakatsu weedless wacky with the weedguard cut off. i tie a clinch knot and run the tag end down through the eyelet. i really must get some swivelshot hooks.
That is a HUGE hook for those worms. I use a #4 or #6 for Roboworms. You don't need a monster hook for monster bass.
Caught on a #6:
CPBassFishing reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 10:46 PM, J Francho said:That is a HUGE hook for those worms. I use a #4 or #6 for Roboworms. You don't need a monster hook for monster bass.
Caught on a #6:
alright i'll start using a size 2.
aharris reply :
Man, i wish we had smallies like that around here. You can catch a 4 or 5 pounder, but it's really rare.
CPBassFishing reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 10:51 PM, aharris said:Man, i wish we had smallies like that around here. You can catch a 4 or 5 pounder, but it's really rare.
yeah my pb smallie was about 6 ounces LOL. also the only one i have ever caught.
aharris reply :
I caught one about 3lbs and i thought i had a freakin mule! haha Theres a river down here in SC that has them. We usually go wading in the summer time and catch them but they're usually small ones. It's fun though...kinda like trout fishing.
Jaiden reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 10:12 PM, aharris said:yea, that's what i do w/o the swivle. I just saw those drop shotting rigs at academy the other day and didnt know how they would work. I honestly havent seen much about them, but they looked kinda cool. You ever use Roboworms?
No, but another worm i like is the Bass Pro Shops Drop shot worm.
gripnrip reply :
I like using the Jackal iShad.
Hyrule Bass reply :
i got some floating worms in bubblegum color from Haw River Tackle that worked well for me last year
Felix77 reply :
I use #1 VMC Spinshot hooks. Love them. My go to bait is a wacky Zoom Finesse worm.
MarkH024 reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 10:44 PM, J Francho said:Some REALLY good info about the drop shot, by Rich Zaleski: http://www.richz.com/fishing/articles/dropshot.html
Thanks for sharing that. Great info. I don't drop shot much at all, but its my 2013 fishing resolution to do it more often. Been spending all winter reading up as much as I can about it.
J Francho reply :
On 1/26/2013 at 1:31 AM, MarkH024 said:Thanks for sharing that. Great info. I don't drop shot much at all, but its my 2013 fishing resolution to do it more often. Been spending all winter reading up as much as I can about it.
There's two Lunkerville episodes featuring Rich Z. I highly recommend them:
http://www.lunkerville.com/lunkerville1/richz1.html
http://www.lunkerville.com/lunkerville1/richz2.html
thehooligan reply :
I use gami swivel shot hooks, size 2. Sometimes straight 6lb flouro, other times 10lb power pro with flouro leader. My favorite baits are 4-1/2 in roboworms, keitech live impact worms, and my new favorite, the vagabond airbait slimworm...
Felix77 reply :
On 1/26/2013 at 1:31 AM, MarkH024 said:Thanks for sharing that. Great info. I don't drop shot much at all, but its my 2013 fishing resolution to do it more often. Been spending all winter reading up as much as I can about it.
You and me both buddy.
Bassguytom reply :
X2 for the VMC spinshot hooks. I use these hooks with roboworms or lake fork shads. The lake fork shad produced better than the hammer shad for me this year.
Comfortably Numb reply :
Here is a screen shot from the JP Hammer vid. Anyone nose hook like this?
Comfortably Numb reply :
Maybe kind of gimmicky but I have been having good results with the stand out style hooks.
and this little bait which has a floating tail
Loop_Dad reply :
On 1/27/2013 at 4:22 AM, Comfortably Numb said:Here is a screen shot from the JP Hammer vid. Anyone nose hook like this?
I hook like that sometimes when I use shorter bait mainly to make sure the tail face the way I want it to face.
Loop_Dad reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 10:44 PM, J Francho said:For rec fishing and practice, I use the VMC Spin Shot hooks, and use a UNI knot. For tournaments, I use a Gamakatsu Split SHot/Drop Shot hook, use a Palomar knot, running the tag end back through the top of the hook eye. I match the hook size to the bait - it's an eyeball thing. I generally fish straight fluoro, 6# Invisx, but if I'm fishing shallow docks or weed cover, I'll go to 20 Power Pro, or 832 and a fluoro leader. I use an Alberto knot for the connection, and the same Palomar setup above.
Some REALLY good info about the drop shot, by Rich Zaleski: http://www.richz.com/fishing/articles/dropshot.html
Why do you use different set ups for rec fishing and tournament? If you catch more/better fish with your tournament set up, why not use that all times?
PondBoss reply :
I am a big fan of the Big Bite Baits Shaking Squirrel worm. I have always used the Trokar drop shot hook, but bought a pack of the VMC spin shot hooks the other day to try. Also got a pack of the Squirrel tail worms to drop shot as well. The tails float, makes it look awesome when you shake it.
Rangerphil reply :
I use the vmc spinshot hooks with robo worms and love it. I have also used the small senkos hooked wacky style with good results. Robo worms do float but not for long. When I catch one they usually shake the worm off and I am constantly netting the worm before it sinks. They can get expensive!...lol..
gripnrip reply :
On 1/27/2013 at 11:35 AM, PondBoss said:I am a big fan of the Big Bite Baits Shaking Squirrel worm. I have always used the Trokar drop shot hook, but bought a pack of the VMC spin shot hooks the other day to try. Also got a pack of the Squirrel tail worms to drop shot as well. The tails float, makes it look awesome when you shake it.
I love those baits as well. I used them for a tourny on shaky heads. The tourny was on Grand. I got 2 good keeper bites and landed them both. I would have weighed 1 fish otherwise.
rangerboy reply :
pink or purple 4 in robo worms are my fav.
J Francho reply :
On 1/27/2013 at 5:56 AM, LDad2 said:Why do you use different set ups for rec fishing and tournament? If you catch more/better fish with your tournament set up, why not use that all times?
It has nothing to do with better hookups or catching more fish; it's a time management thing. The Spin Shot hooks do a great job of eliminating inherent twist, but rigging is time consuming. I don't get enough twist in one day of tournament fishing, so I use the single knot and regular hook.
Thad reply :
Roboworms or Reins Bubbling Shaker for most occasions. Most of the time I will use a Robo Rebarb hook because of where and how I fish them.
MarkH024 reply :
What is a preferred weight you guys use on very soft or silted bottoms? A lot if lakes i fish are very soft bottom with a decent amount of vegetation.
Power Bass reply :
My favorite drop shot bait is the Poor Boy's Jr Erie Darter, but I also like the Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm and the Fat Roboworms. I fish them on 6lb Invisx and a #2 octopus hook.
Loop_Dad reply :
On 1/28/2013 at 12:35 AM, J Francho said:It has nothing to do with better hookups or catching more fish; it's a time management thing. The Spin Shot hooks do a great job of eliminating inherent twist, but rigging is time consuming. I don't get enough twist in one day of tournament fishing, so I use the single knot and regular hook.
Ah makes sense. I never fished a tournament.
Felix77 reply :
On 1/27/2013 at 4:22 AM, Comfortably Numb said:Here is a screen shot from the JP Hammer vid. Anyone nose hook like this?
I do. It helps keep the Zoom Finesse worm more horizontal with an exposed hook.
aharris reply :
ahh...the HAMMER!! You been catching them Felix??
Felix77 reply :
On 2/26/2013 at 11:04 PM, aharris said:ahh...the HAMMER!! You been catching them Felix??
Not yet. Lakes are still frozen up here. Dying to get out. Just booked a trip to Dallas, TX for a few days. I'm hoping to catch my fill there to get me through this winter. It's in a few weeks.
Dyna7329 reply :
On 1/26/2013 at 12:39 AM, Felix77 said:I use #1 VMC Spinshot hooks. Love them. My go to bait is a wacky Zoom Finesse worm.
Completely agree with this combo. Hooked my biggest LM on it last year, 5lber.
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