BUYER'S GUIDE: Dropshot Fishing – Best Baits, Rods, And Tackle!

Today's Buyers Guide is all about dropshotting for bass! Dropshot fishing is a core technique that every serious angler needs to master. Today we're exploring the different worms, rods, and terminal tackle that shine with this technique. We're also throwing in some key tackle tips that will make a huge difference when you're fishing!

In the beginning dropshot fishing seems really simple. You suspend a worm and shake it to draw fish in. As time goes on you'll learn that subtle differences in the baits and hooks make a huge difference in your catch rates as conditions change. Today the guys are breaking down their favorite baits for different situations and explaining how each one should be rigged. 

Below you'll find links to the baits, terminal tackle, and rods we showed throughout the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES... 

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 6'10 ML Xfast: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BANG FOR THE BUCK DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b 

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FAVORITE DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 2500: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

DROPSHOT HOOKS...

Light Wire– Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Heavy Wire– Gamakatsu TGW Dropshot (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zGX441

Heavy Cover– Owner Cover Shot HD (Size 1/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

DROPSHOT WEIGHTS... 

Traditional– Swagger Tungsten Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Tie On– Swagger Tungsten Casting Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Lead– QuickDrops 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2BjFCp3

DROPSHOT WORMS...

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby, Green Pump Purp Cop Flk

•Roboworm 6" Fat Straight: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, MMIII, Oxblood Light

•SPRO Pin Tail Minnow: https://bit.ly/3ENKErf

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ozark Craw, Natural Herring

•Netbait STH Flat Sided Shad (3.5 and 5.5): https://bit.ly/3OBN9AW

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Killer G, Shiner

•Netbait STH BaitFuel Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Bang, Magic Chart, Smokin Joe 

•Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Natural Shad, Black Shiner, Black

•Yamamoto Shad Shaped Worm: http://bit.ly/2kpP4wF

Colors: Perch, Goby, Monster Shad

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Neko Rig Fishing For Bass: Everything You Need To Know!

The Neko Rig continues to gain popularity as one of the most adaptable finesse presentations for bass fishing. It can be fished shallow, deep, or around cover. Its simple to rig, easy to fish, and bass love it! Here's what you need to know!

The key to the Neko presentation is the rigging. Once you've got that part dialed, the rest is very simple. Its naturally a very adaptable presentation but with a few simple modifications it becomes even more universal! Today we're covering how we set up the rig, our favorite baits for the presentation, and a few tricks we use to get more bites. 

Below you'll find links to all the gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and hooks for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item .

SIMPLE NEKO RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Electric Shad

Weight– Swagger Tackle Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

Rings– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1

CROSSOVER PLIERS...

•VMC Crossover Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

•VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

UNIQUE SOFT PLASTICS...

•Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Electric Shad, Smokin Shad

•Roboworm 6" Straight Tail Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Color: Electric Shad, Aarons Pro Shad

Band: Size 5

•Missile Baits 6.5" Quiver: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx

Color: Hillbilly Magic

•ZMan Floating Worm: https://bit.ly/3UFAWPb

Color: Green Pumpkin

TERMINAL BOX...

•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F

PRE-RIGGED BLADES...

•Zman TRD Spinz Tail Spinners: http://bit.ly/2mPnyNF

•Talon Custom Lures Worm Blades: https://bit.ly/3htY3xj

NEKO RIG SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

Reel– Shimano Miravel 3000: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Soft Plastic Jerkbaits: 4 Fluke Tricks For Fall Bass!

The Fluke is an amazing baitfish imitator! There may be no better bait to target aggressive bass in Fall, around heavy cover. The soft jerkbait's ability to dance in an out of cover triggers a feed response, even in wary bass. This is a bait that should be in your Fall fishing line up every time you hit the water. 

Most anglers fish a soft jerkbait but few realize its true adaptability. It can be texas rigged in heavy cover, nose hooked in clear water, or be "donkey rigged" and fished around active bass. Most anglers use the Fluke but few know how to keep fishing eating it day after day. Pay attention to the details in Tim's rigging methods as they can be the difference between catching a few fish and really dialing in an amazing pattern. 

Below you'll find links to the all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components for each. We've also included some of our favorite soft jerkbait combos for different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Shiner, Smokin Shad, Albino

•Yamamoto D Shad: https://bit.ly/3lG1b7T

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Smoke Shad

•ZMan Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Bad Shad, Smelt, The Deal

•Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Smokin Shad, Electric Shad, Albino

TEXAS RIGGING...

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 or 4/0

NOSE RIGGING...

Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Weedless– Weedless Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2i57dOP

Size: 1/0

Nose Screw- Owner CPS Spring Medium: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

DOUBLE FLUKE RIGGING...

Main Line- PP Maxcuatro Braid (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC (8 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Bobber Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel– SPRO Power Swivel (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3gWChyf

Hooks x 2– Gamakatsu Dropshot Hook (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zGX441

Screw Lock x 2 – Owner CPS (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

RELATED VIDEOS...

• Fluke Rigging: https://youtu.be/C3ix3hEYLPE

•Double Fluke Rig: https://youtu.be/_fnSwwJoDsM

•Fluke Rigging Tricks: https://youtu.be/t8rb6gNfSmk

HEAVY COVER ROD...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'5" Heavy (754): http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

NOSE HOOK DOUBLE FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel– Shimano Stradic 3000: http://bit.ly/35Bufnb

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'1" MH: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (XG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Shaky Head Worms - Easy Tricks To Catch More Bass!

The shaky head worm is an amazing bait for catching bass. If you know how to use them effectively you can catch big bass too! While most anglers have a few shakey heads, few realize how dialed in you can get with the technique. Today we're diving into worm types, colors, and head designs to make you a much better worm fisherman!

Whether you throw a shaky head every trip, or just occasionally pick up a plastic worm, this video is going to help you hone your fishing skills. Subtle differences make a huge difference in the actions of the worms and how bass react to them. Pay close attention to which head styles Matt uses for which worms, and when he makes changes. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits in the order Matt discusses them, along with the different heads and gear he uses to fish these baits effectively. We've also included our favorite colors and sizes for each worm. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE... 

Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Worm- Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Junebug, Black Grape

SHAKY HEADS (In The Order They Appeared)... 

-Swagger Tungsten OG Shaky: https://bit.ly/3AH6fyk

Preferred Size: 3/16 oz

-Dirty Jigs Horseshoe Shakey: https://bit.ly/3xRnvBb

Preferred Size: 1/8 oz

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Preferred Size: 3/16 oz

-Zman SMH Head: https://bit.ly/3OYQ332

Preferred Size: 3/16 oz

-Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Preferred Size: 1/4 oz

-Dirty Jigs Magnum Horseshoe: https://bit.ly/3gcYsyn

Preferred Size: 3/8 oz

-Owner Magnum Shaky Head (9/0): https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Preferred Size: 1/2 oz

SMALL WORMS... 

-Netbait Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/3nQtr93

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Candy

-Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Pro Staff Peoples Worm, MMIII, Margarita Mutilator

MIDSIZE WORMS... 

-Zman SMH Worm: -Zman SMH Worm: https://bit.ly/3c2orvf

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Goby

-Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Green Pumpkin

-Big Bite Baits 8" Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/384mIjl

Colors: Blue Fleck, Junebug Candy

BIG WORMS... 

-Damiki Mega Miki II: https://bit.ly/3bQyXpo

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

-Strike King 8" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w

Colors: Juenbug, TW Green Pumpkin

-Strike King 10" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Candy

MATT'S SHAKY COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MID PRICED SHAKY COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET SHAKY COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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