BUYER'S GUIDE: DROPSHOT FISHING - BAITS, TACKLE, RODS
Today's buyers guide is all about dropshotting. Drop shot fishing is a great technique that every angler needs to know. You can keep it simple, or you can learn to fine tune it with changing conditions. Today we're exploring the different worms and swimbaits that work for this technique, and giving you some key tackle tips that make all the difference when you're fishing.
The concept of a dropshot rig is very simple. By suspending a bait up in front of the fish away from cover and protection, you increase the odds of the fish eating the bait. The details of actually applying this method to its full potential is what today's buyer's guide is all about. We've separated the baits into a handful of categories to help you understand when to use them. We've given our favorite baits in each category as well as the hooks we use to fish these baits effectively through changing conditions.
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 sizes, favorite colors, and any other pertinent details. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.
PADDLE TAIL WORMS...
-Big Bite Bait Smallie Smasher 3.5": http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Colors: Chick Magnet, Smoke Purple
-Netbait STH Junior Crush 3": https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn
Colors: Smokin Joe, Bang, LON Goby Pearl
-Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL
Colors: Natural Shad, Black Shiner
SHAD SHAPES...
-Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad
-Damiki Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o
Colors: Pure Gill, Tennessee Shad
FINESSE SWIMBAITS...
-Megabass Hazedong 3": http://bit.ly/2CIwgzt
Colors: Tennessee Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad
-Keitech Easy Shiner 3": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: Electric Shad, Crystal Shad
STRAIGHT TAILS...
-Roboworm 6" Straight: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3
Colors: Margarita Mutilator, Hologram Shad, Oxblood Light
-Roboworm 4.5" Fat Straight: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Colors: MMIII, Hologram Shad, Oxblood Light Red Flk
HOOKS...
Light Wire Nose Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Heavy Wire Nose Hook- VMC Dropshot (Size 1): https://bit.ly/3oXxOz8
Weedless Hook- Owner Cover Shot (2/0): http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR
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
HOOK KEEPER...
-Cal Coast Cali Clips: http://bit.ly/2lNGGL9
FAVORITE DROPSHOT COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
"BANG FOR THE BUCK" DROPSHOT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'9" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
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
BFS COMBO...
Rod- Dobyns Sierra 7' Ultra Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc
Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'10 ML Xfast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren
Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
