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Post by tailchaser on Jun 21, 2005 8:29:34 GMT -6
Ok I think i will try to post a regular discussion on different topics...
Todays topic: Drop Shotting... what, where, when, and how.
I have tried it a little bit, and caught fish, but i do not have alot of confidence in this technique for big fish... does anyone have any input??
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Post by John Payette on Jun 21, 2005 8:36:32 GMT -6
I have been doing pretty well on Conroe drop shotting boat docks with a Chartruese Pumpkin finesse worm. Best tackle, Spinning tackle with 8lb Flourocarbon. What do I use? Baitcaster with 12lb line and a 3/8ths ounce weight. I have tried drop shotting with a Jig as my wieght but haven't had much luck
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Post by tsstagner on Jun 24, 2005 20:36:41 GMT -6
In many of the deeper Central Texas lakes, drop shotting is a great weigh to catch a quick limit. I use 20# Power Pro Braid as my main line. I tie that directly to 12-15 mono. I use a 7' medium action Waterloo with a very fast tip coupled with a Curado SF. The braid gives you great sensitivity and keeps your line from twisting. No need for a swivel.
Scott Stagner
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Post by dave on Jun 24, 2005 20:56:04 GMT -6
that's a good idea Scott...I will have to try that
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Post by The Fishing Coach on Jun 25, 2005 12:28:48 GMT -6
Drop shotting is one of my favorite ways of fishing. I have done it all over the country with success except on dirty, filthy Livingston ;D
There is no better weight than the MOJO drop shot weights. Why? Because you line is INSIDE the weight and totally protected. Without an outside connection there is much less chance of a hang up.
My best line? 8# Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft. It is tougher than normal line. I have even caught a 9# bass on Toledo Bend using this line and a 1/0 drop shot hook.
BTW, best way to learn a drop shot hook set is to put a small (1/4 inch) piece of Berkly Gulp in pumpkin seed on the hook...go to your bluegill holes and catch them. When you can catch a bluegill on it you are setting the hook (really just lifting the rod) correctly.
You can drop shot suspended fish as I have on Table Rock...60' deep smallies were holding at 30...or you can fish the bottom or even a few feet off the bottom. Vertical presentations are not always the best. I have been on Fayette when one day they took it vertical and the next yet wouldn't and you had to cast to get a different angle and look.
I'll shut up, I could go on forever about the technique. One more point, to do it correctly and not lose fish you MUST have a good quality reel with a great drag system and you must have a good rod designed for drop shotting.
cbs
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Post by John Payette on Jun 25, 2005 16:41:02 GMT -6
Bill what kind of idiot you think is going to go dropshotting for perch?
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Post by John Payette on Jun 25, 2005 16:46:35 GMT -6
Scott are you talking about a swivel on the weight?? Oh and I will resize the picture sorry people
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Post by tsstagner on Jun 25, 2005 17:09:20 GMT -6
John - I was talking about a swivel that many put 12-18" above their hook to help keep their line from twisting. The weights I use for drop-shotting always have a swivel.
Scott
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Post by John Payette on Jun 25, 2005 17:13:38 GMT -6
I had never heard of people putting swivels on thier drop shot rigs. But I have only fished with a few dropshotters
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Post by The Fishing Coach on Jun 25, 2005 19:02:38 GMT -6
First off John, nice picture, who took it? Second, most people set the hook on a drop shot and you should not do that. You will lose 75% of your fish as they likely have the line in their mouth. Third, I have heard and seen people using a swivel. I do not, line twist has not been an issue and it is one more link between you and the fish that can break. What if the line breaks when you are hung up at the swivel and not the weight? cbs
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Post by John Payette on Jun 27, 2005 6:41:38 GMT -6
Thanks for taking the picture Bill ;D
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Post by gbctrdrman on Aug 3, 2005 8:04:34 GMT -6
does anybody have a pic of what a drop shot rig is supposed to look like, if nor could somebody post one. i have never used but am always looking for ways to catch more fish.
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Post by explorer on Aug 3, 2005 8:23:28 GMT -6
I would if I knew how to post pictures. I am going to send my photos to John and let him do my posting. George
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Post by mtbass on Aug 3, 2005 17:00:47 GMT -6
This is a great time of year to practice or learn dropshotting. Find a point, brushpile, ledge, tree line, hump, etc in water 15 to 30 ft deep that's holding fish and start practicing. If your on a lake with Spots, they really love dropshots. Alot of variables to experiment with but I'd suggest just the basics till You get it down good. I've had alot of fisherman tell me their dropshotting but when they tell me what they're doing, or how, they're not dropshotting, they just think they are. I've caught 'em as deep as 90ft out of Lake shasta. Just remember this time of year or any time you pull'em up from deep water get'em back into the water in a hurry or you'll have to (fiz them) if they go in livewell or they'll belly-up on ya due to air bladder issues. I got a size #18 needle from a vet's office that works well.
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Post by cchamptr21 on Aug 4, 2005 8:00:36 GMT -6
I have no comments on this topic. It would be my very last resort. I need to work on it.
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