Is a drop shot good for bass?

The drop-shot rig is one of the most efficient finesse tactics that a bass angler can use. When you have a hook attached to your main line above a weight, the line stays tight, and whenever you shake the rod tip, whatever bait you have on your drop-shot rig will produce a lot of action.

What is the best way to rig a drop shot?

The drop shot rig is a finesse technique so light line with low visibility is typically what you’ll want to choose. Fluorocarbon in 6-8 lb or a lighter braided line with a 2 ft fluorocarbon leader are both great choices for most situations.

What weight should I use for drop shot?

“Use the lightest weight you possibly can, and still be able feel your drop shot,” says Lee. “But as a rule of thumb, if you’re fishing less than 15-feet deep, try starting with a 1/4–ounce weight, and if you’re fishing those deep zones like 25 or 30 feet, it’s probably best to use a 3/8-ounce in most situations.”

Can you drop shot for largemouth bass?

The drop shot rig works real well for catching largemouth bass. Many largemouth bass anglers think of the drop shot rig as a finesse rig for deep water smallmouths, but this rig will work well in shallow water, deep water, around cover, with live bait or soft plastics. The drop shot rig will work in most situations.

Can you use live bait on a drop shot?

Live baits are some of the best baits for targeting largemouth bass on a drop shot rig. It is more popular when fishing deeper water. Whether it’s a deep water point or just a nice weed edge in deeper water, the drop shot rig combined with live bait is one of the best ways to get constant action.

Why is the drop shot rig catches bass in summer?

Once the heat of summer comes on and bass move to deeper locations, the drop shot rig will likely be your best option for catching numbers of bass. While jigs, Texas rigs, and Carolina rigs often produce larger bass, these rigs will often struggle to keep up with the numbers that a drop shot can catch. And if the fishing turns tough, the drop shot will often save the day with some nice catches while more conventional methods may only produce a few fish all day.

What is the best drop shot bait?

Longer, worm-like baits like worms or minnows are best for a drop-shot rig because their tails undulate in the water. Take the bait and pierce it through the nose. This will give the bait the most realistic movement in the water. Examples of live bait you could use include minnows, worms, and nightcrawlers.

What size drop shot hook for bass?

But, as a general rule, for smallmouth bass, walleye and perch the finesse style drop shot hooks I’ve mentioned are the rule. As for sizes, it is best to match your hook to your bait. That means using hooks ranging between size 4 and 1/0.

What is a drop shot spinning rod?

Drop shot is actually a fishing technique, one which works best with your average spinning rod. The drop shot technique involves using a special kind of knot to attach the hook so that it sits horizontally in the water column. This is a technique best used to catch fish that bite in the middle of the water column,…