TAKE A SHOT AT THE “DROP SHOT” RIG
November 6, 2007
THE DROP SHOT RIG HAS BECOME A NEW FAVORITE PRESENTATION FOR ME. AND ONE I THINK EVERY BASS ANGLER SHOULD HAVE AS A GO TO PRESENTATION.
THE EQUIPMENT THAT I PREFER TO USE FOR THIS PRESENTATION IS AS FOLLOWS: 6-1/2 FOOT MEDIUM ACTION ROD, ARDENT S400M SPINNING REEL, BRAIDED LINE, TIPPED WITH 6-8 POUND VICIOUS FLOUROCARBON LEADER, AND A LUNKER CITY BAKUDAN WEIGHT.
ALTHOUGH THE HOOKS AND BAITS USED FOR THIS PRESENTATION VARY, I PREFER USING THE STANDOUT – LEVER ACTION HOOK, WITH A BASSTRIX-LOCA MOTION WORM or 3″ AND 4″ FLASHTRIX.
FISHING THE DROP SHOT AROUND SEAWALLS, BOAT HOUSES, AND DOCKS, I’LL USE A SHORTER TAG END APPROXIMATELY 10″-12″ LENGTH FOR BETTER CONTROL WHEN CASTING IN AND AROUND TIGHT COVER. I SIMPLY PITCH THE BAIT TIGHT TO PYLONS, WALLS, ROCKS, ISOLATED COVER. AFTER THE WEIGHT MAKES CONTACT WITH THE BOTTOM I LET THE BAIT SIT FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. IF YOU DON’T GET A HIT, PITCH TO A NEW SPOT.
THE SIZE OF YOUR WEIGHT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE ACTUAL FISHING CONDITIONS. FOR INSTANCE IN HEAVY CURRENT OR DEEPER WATER YOU MAY WISH TO USE A HEAVIER WEIGHT. IN SHALLOW WATER OR MORE OF A FINESSE PRESENTATION TRY USING A SMALLER WEIGHT.
WRITTEN BY LEON DYKAS, SALES MANAGER, THE TACKLE HUT. THE TACKLE HUT PROVIDES QUALITY FISHING LURES AND EQUIPMENT, WITH A FOCUS ON AMERICAN MADE PRODUCTS.
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