Dropshot Tricks For The Early Fall Transition! (On The Water)
Come along for a fun day of bass fishing! Tim is exploring a new lake today and despite catching a few on jerkbaits and swimbaits right away, he quickly finds that dropshot baits are the key to consistent bites. The early Fall transition can be a challenge, so it's no surprise that Tim turned to finesse to catch some beautiful bass while exploring new water.
In between fish catches, Tim shares a handful of key tips about the dropshot bite. Notice how he switches between the weedless dropshot and the nose hooked model. One is for power fishing, the other for finessing fish that don't want to bite. He also uses two completely different styles of bait to coax fish into eating. Again, it's key to notice that Tim was able to catch plenty of fish on other baits, but it wasn't until he locked the dropshot in his hand that the bigger fish made an appearance.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. We've also included the combos he was fishing with, the terminal box, and the glasses that let him easily spot the grass lines below the surface. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
JERKBAIT...
•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw
Color: S Hasu
TEXAS RIG DROPSHOT...
Bait– MissileBaits 6" Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Color: Blueback Secret
Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 2/0
Weight– Xzone Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z
Size: 1/4 oz
FINESSE SWIMBAIT...
•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Ayu
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook
NOSE HOOKED DROPSHOT...
Bait– Megabass 3" Hazedong Shad: https://bit.ly/2CIwgzt
Color: Tennessee Shad
Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Size: 2
Weight– Xzone Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z
Size: 3/16 oz
TIM'S SUNGLASSES...
•Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Lense Color: Black/Blue Mirror
TERMINAL BOX...
•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F
Box Size: XL
JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
FINESSE DROPSHOT COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
TEXAS RIG DROPSHOT COMBO...
Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/43y32RU
Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Seaguar JDM Grand Max (15 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
