Drop Shot

[waterworld]

Don't want to sound stupid but I have never used a drop shot. I have heard a lot about it and I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to rig it or give me any pointers? I would appreciate any help.


Thanks

[dannyp]

Waterworld,
The best way to describe it, Its a reverse Carolina rig but in a finesse sense. You tie your hook on ABOVE your weight say about 12" or more.
I'm Sure Mike will chime in here with an article on it. He is the drop shot master on Toona Along with some hints.

[leapnlineman]

Go to the Articles /Cool stuff thread towards the bottom of the page, then go to the articles thread, then go to Spot Shotting with Flat tails. Or click this link. www.tritonmike.com/flattail.html

[dogwatch]

Great link leapnlineman, thanks. Been looking for some good info on using a dropshot. Always, John...

[harleywizard]

I just bought a bag of Gambler Giggy Sticks(weird name!). I tried them to see how they acted. they float the #1 gama wide gap wire hook. The are hollow in the tail and have the bottom fringe like a tube but they have a solid head and body. I am going to try them with a ball of cotton up the wazoo(on the worm of course) with come kind of flavor on it . I remember the old FishWorld Kangaroo worm. Some people use to drive the spots crazy by putting a piece of AlkaSeltzer in the pocket.

[leapnlineman]

Dogwatch, don't thank me thank Mike. I love his article section on this site.

[waterworld]

Leapnlineman- Just wanted to say thanks for the web site info.... Very Helpful.




Thanks again waterworld!

[swin]

Drop shot question how far below the hook are you seting your weight and what type areas are you fishing

[Mike Bucca]

swin?? Did you read the article??? Everything I do from A to Z is in there.

Mike

[swin]

I have now thanks Mike it seems that the only way i have any luck is casting it any idea what i am doing wrong it seems i am close to how article says to do it Thanks again Swin

[Mike Bucca]

Swin, Thats how I do it. I cast it as well. Well actually I underhand pitch it. But you can cast it. The key is keeping it on the bottom. If you bring it off the bottom my hit ratio goes to the pits. The only time I will drop it under the boat is when I am working a deep brushpile or if I see a fish. 99% of the time I am casting/pitching it.

Mike

[swin]

Thanks again i will keep trying if i canot get it i may have to set up a after noon trip with you