Drop shotting for smallies?

[reelinrolly]

Hey guys. I have recently got into dropshotting for bass and I wanted to know what you guys like to use for them

 

I was particularly interested in the baits you guys use

 

I was also interested in the rod,reel, and line setups you guys prefer

 

Thanks in advance guys!!!

[BillM]

I like to drop shot 3in senkos for smallies, wacky rigged.. The best part about dropshotting, is you can put pretty much anything down there you want

[kickingfrog]

I like to drop shot 3in senkos for smallies, wacky rigged.. The best part about dropshotting, is you can put pretty much anything down there you want

Agreed. You can go from ultra natural all the way to 60's psychedelic.

[ecmilley]

my favorite drop shot bait is a x-zone slammer, nose hooked in open water and texas style in weeds, second up are berkly gulp minnows and leeches.

as for tackle i use 15lb power pro main line a small spro steelhead swivel and 8-12 lb seagar flouro, hooks i prefer owner.

rod; 7'2" drop shottin special carrot stix on a shimano stella reel

[GbayGiant]

I hear that guy Mike Desforges wins all of his Tourneys with this. Roboworm.

 

 

http://www.roboworm.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SN

 

 

cheers!

[Dan668]

Roboworms and cross tail shads for lures. Size 1 hooks, I believe their gamakatsu. 7lb sunline line.

 

I use a nrx dsr822 and a stella fe. Awesome setup. But costly.

[Dan668]

Agree with the posters above, any worm like soft plastic will work. Weight depends on the depth your fishing. I used my daiwa s o l and a ml action rod which worked well

[musky_hunter]

You should try the powerteam lures JP Hanmershad! Spicy Goby and money are amazing.

 

Click link for 10% off.

 

http://ptl.refr.cc/2DK9QJL

Edited September 6, 2012 by musky_hunter

[DaveMc]

whenever you make some time to stop by Rolly, i got some stuff here for ya

[reelinrolly]

Will do Dave,

 

Probably be early next week after work some time, or perhaps we can get out on the water!!

[mercman]

I tried slammers for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and the smallies jumped all over them:clapping:

Doing it again tomorrow.They cant seem to get enough of them.Drop shot with the bait about a foot off the bottom.

[craigdritchie]

I'm another Slammer fan. They were designed specifically for drop shotting. They're excellent baits.

[BillM]

I'm another Slammer fan. They were designed specifically for drop shotting. They're excellent baits.

 

Work awesome through the ice for lakers as well.

[Christopheraaron]

This is a little off topic but how has everyone been making out with swammers?

[BillM]

This is a little off topic but how has everyone been making out with swammers?

 

Deadly for anything I use them for (seriously)

[Luke V.]

Im with Musky Hunter,

 

PTL Jp Hammershads! Owner hooks and pencil weights.

[DaveMc]

Sorry Rolly, forgot to mention i'm using a 7'2" Med Crucial with a Stradic 2500FJ. So far my best success has been with 20lb Power Pro with 15lb Seaguar Flouro Leader, size 1 and 1/0 Trokar drop shot hooks and 1/4oz - 1/2oz ball weights in LSC and 3/8oz - 1/2oz pencil weights in SCR. Seems too heavy with the leader but so far has worked out quite well.

 

if we get out before the classic you can take it for a spin.

Edited September 6, 2012 by DaveMc

[reelinrolly]

Thanks for all the tips guys. I appreciate it

[musky_hunter]

I use 15lb pp mainline and 12lb sublime flouro.

[Stoty]

Xzone Slammers HANDS DOWN.

 

The "HammerShad" is a Slammer wanna-be.

 

 

This is a little off topic but how has everyone been making out with swammers?

 

Amazing! Been hammering Walleye and bass all year on them.

As mentioned above, they are also KILLER through the ice for lakers.

[Harrison]

Slammers are mint, tried and true.

 

I strated using the Reins Bubble Shaker to mix things up. Love them, but pricy. Getting quite the buzz on the big ponds too.

[hotsky]

stupid question but drop shooting means casting and wating for a bite?

Edited September 6, 2012 by Gray_Wolf

[capt bruce]

stupid question but drop shooting means casting and wating for a bite?

 

 

???? What , if you really do not know Google is your friend ??????

[Stoty]

stupid question but drop shooting means casting and wating for a bite?

 

Dropshotting is a technique that has become extremely popular for bass (smallmouth in particular).

 

It has the weight below the hook so the weight stays in contact with the bottom and the bait is suspended up the line at whatever leader length you want. (typically 8"-24" off bottom).

 

Here's an example:

 

Dropshot Rig

[steel&chrome]

check out VMC's spinshot drop shot hooks, won't be disappointed!!