[oucorry]

Definitely a technique i have yet to try but might need too.

A technique that's become overwhelmingly popular over the last 5 years is the dropshot. As BassFans know, it's basically a reverse Carolina-rig that's perhaps the deadliest technique for finicky fish, whether in deep or shallow water.

My first experience with the dropshot was about 3 years ago after a presentation and seminar by noted dropshotter Gary Klein. He spoke of the subtleties of the casting vs. vertical presentation. I appreciated that, because the vertical technique is effective, but is more suited to deeper impoundments than I normally fish.


But as with most new techniques, Klein analyzes all the piece parts to the most finite detail. When it comes to hooks, line or the actual presentation itself, he seeks to become the master.

In looking for the perfect dropshot rod, Klein noted, "I want a parabolic bend in my rod, which means an even bend from tip to handle. With the light line the angler doesn't have to have a hookset – the action of the rod sets the hook, fights the fish, and allows the angler to get far more fish in the boat.

"When the fish makes a surge or dives, the bend keeps the line tight and keeps tension on the hook."

For years, the Carolina-rig or big worm or jig had been my go-to technique for catching deep-water, bottom-hanging bass. I knew I was regularly getting bit, but I also knew that I was missing fish on these areas. The aggressive fish would hit, while and those that were a bit more finicky likely took a look at my offering and decided against biting. (Note: Don't get set in your ways – think out of the box for more bites.)

This is where the dropshot came in for me. After thoroughly fishing an area with my favorite techniques, I'd pull out a dropshot rigged with a finesse worm and small hook and fish the same areas again. The results were amazing. Sometimes I'd catch three or four fish off an area that in prior trips I'd deemed depleted

[Darkman]

I'm glad to see you giving the D/S a good try....one major misconception is the size of the bait....to be honest I like to start with a 6-7" bait

my Buddie won a tourney using a 10" worm and a 2/0 hook

try your favorite floro...i use Triple fish Floro in 4-6# test never more that 8#
BTW that in deep clear impoundments (I'm from So. Cali)

use whats appropriate for where your at

my rod is a Dobyns 681 SXF (med/lt fast Action) I don't set the hook
instead I reel set...sort of like Cranking or Top water

but Ive also D/S with a Med/Hev when needed

try a bigger bait...trust me

[oucorry]

we don't have a lot of crystal clear h2o here in Okla. But a lot of people use the d/s here. that is a good idea with the bigger baits, i'll have to try that.

hey is triple fish your favorite fluoro to use?

[Darkman]

I love the line...been using it since the start of 2007, but I have been using triple fish since about 2004 or 2005...got turned on to it on a salt water trip
really great line.

[birdman]

Corry,

I learned more about drop shotting in one day on lake Texhoma fishing for striper than you could imagine. This fishing method works for many different species. Lip hook a shad and drop it into a school of feeding stripers and hold on. Even works good with finesse type plastics, but as darkman suggests, "go big" it works. We often use drop shot techniques for catching big trout in Colorado (i.e lakers).

[oucorry]

Yeah birdman I have to try it some time to get some confidence in that rig. It would also help if I caught one about 5 Lbs on the first cast!!!