Drop shot rig?

[Branta Bros.]

I know this has been posted before but didnt have time to find. I remember some guys sayin that you don't really need a drop shot specific rod to get the job done.

I am on a budget but I was looking at a 6'6 compre medium power extra fast action with a midpriced shimano reel spooled with flouro. What do you guys think of this combo? Rod too short maybe? Different power or action?

Opinions on what I've been lookin at + specific models and sizes would be greatly appreciated!

[trunkmonkey]

i would go with a 7'6"

[bemidjibasser]

I use a 7' medlium light fast st. croix, and also a 6'6" medium fast sometimes too. It depends on the cover and weight I'm using. Basically any good rod and reel will do the trick. Just get a rod/reel combo that is comfortable in your hands and go to it.

[Griggs]

A nice combo would be matching your compre with a Saraha. Saraha is a nice mid range reel

[Deitz Dittrich]

6'6" is fine, I think you would like a 7' better. When using light lines, a longer rods plays more of a shock absorber and your able to play the fish a little better. The compre should do the job fine. As Griggs said, the new Sahara is a great reel for the moolah.

On a side note, this rod can also be used for jig worms, walleye lindy rigging, and light cranks, and also maybe some crappie slip bobber and such. Multi use rod.

[TonkaBass]

You finally got sick of me picking on you about that old rv antenna you used to use huh Chris!

[Branta Bros.]

Yeah it did resemble a part off of my old 77 ford and I am pretty sure the most expensive part of that whole setup was the flouro line I put on it!

Although I do remember a certain day last summer that I straight up spanked you on fish caught with that rod and you asking me for drop shotting advice by the end of the day.

[TonkaBass]

oh chris, it's amazing how much fun a kid can have when he's taken out by the right guide!

[Branta Bros.]

You are a good guide I will give you that. Just don't expect me to pay you.

[Bigguyone]

That will get the job done but I would prefer a 7' - just go M or ML and Xfast depending how big the fish are you mainly dropshot as well as how much fight you want and what kinda cover/structure you fish.

I would look for a good used one if I were you - same money but better setup and SENSITIVITY IS IMPORTANT with dropshot. I would say dropshot requires the most sensitivity of all of your rods.

How much are you looking to spend? drop me an email [email protected]

[Branta Bros.]

Thanks for all the info guys. I am pretty sure I will go with something at least 7' as far as a reel goes I think I am gonna go with the sahara 2500.

[mattrd]

Ok guys, when drop shotting what brand and size of weights do most of you use? Also what seems to be the most popular hook out there for this presentation? This is one of the techniques that I really want to try this summer.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Your going to get a few answers on this.. For me I like mojo weights.. Or when I am lazy.. I just use Bull Shot crimp on sinkers.. I will say, I do not like "DropSHot" sinkers.. with the clips.. For some reason I break them off all the time, and that bugs me..

For hooks, I think you will find two ideas... I like the "StandOut" hooks.. but many like the Gamakatsu Mosquito hook.

[TonkaBass]

I for one like the gamakatzu split shot drop shot hook, but after using the wide gap walleye hook this weekend on the river, I will say that it is a pretty sticky hook and worth a try. It doesn't satnd out as well has some of the others, but it had an really good ratio.

[Bigguyone]

I use the mojo weights mainly but go for XPS or generic weights. I like the "dropshot" sinkers due to ease of changing the and also sometimes you will lose just the weight instead of break off whole setup.

I go with the gamakatzu splitshot dropshot hooks in sz 1 but which "bait" you prefer will impact the type of hook some as well due to how long of a shank you need...