Drop Shotting

[Lunker]

I just got into dropshotting pretty much at the last Metro LETS event and did pretty well with it. I know how to rig them, how to work them, and just need some practice to get the presentation down, but what are all of your favorite hardware for these rigs? I'm talking what size hook, sinker, and baits are preferred? I know this is kind of a finesse rig and I'm wondering about the sizes of all the parts included. Thanks

[Chris-Neises]

ttt

[baswacker]

The hook I use is a Owner 1/0,the line size is anywhere from 12# Mono to 8# Mono.Mono seems to work the best as far as being limber so when you jiggle the rod tip to give your presenetation it really gives the bait a life like swimming action.The sinker I use is a 3/16th oz bullshot by water gremlin they seem to run through the rocks and weeds the best.If you look further down in this section of posts and click on the medicine lake post you will see what I got dropshoting.
Good luck and TIGHT LINES ALL
Basswacker

[Deitz Dittrich]

I use 8lb Florocarbon(P-line floroclear)
and change my hooks depending on what I am using to dropshot, but usually use a splitshot hook or the owner downshot hook. I do best on 4"finess worms, and tubes(most people dont dropshot tubes) I use the Water gremlin bull shot sinkers. and the weight depends on wind and water depth.

I use a 6'6" M rod with an extra fast tip, and spinning reel...

[Dan Wood]

I stick with braid for the sensitivity (6/2 or 8/2), and keep with a limber tip rod. 6'8" spinning rod. 1/4 oz.-3/8 oz. typically - once in awhile I'll go lighter with a split-shot. For hook, I use a size 2 gama drop-shot hook.

[This message has been edited by Dan Wood (edited 08-24-2004).]