Dropshot Tricks For Hot Summer Fishing! (Beginner To Advanced)
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2023
- This isn't your dad's finesse dropshot fishing! Punching, Flipping, Creature baits, and yes, small profiles and finesse too! The dropshot is more versatile than most angler's realize. If you've compartmentalized it as a finesse technique, you're missing a lot of amazing dropshot opportunities in the Summer!
In today's video Tim is covering standard dropshot fishing, including some of his key baits. But he's also adapting the method for grass, for heavy cover punching and flipping, and even for Bait Finesse (BFS) applications. The dropshot is far more versatile than we give it credit for and today Tim finally took the time to show us how it's done.
Below you'll find links to all his favorite baits, hooks, weights, and accessories. We've also included links to his personal favorite dropshot rods and reels. All the links to directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...
Bait- Netbaits STH Baitfuel 3" Crush Worm: bit.ly/3Q3mmyz
Color: Bang
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light: bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Size: 2
Weight- Swagger Vader Tungsten Pencil: bit.ly/3LeDf7Z
Size: 3/16 oz
SHAD PROFILE WORMS...
•Reins 3" Bubbling Shaker: bit.ly/3OMsKMs
Colors: Watermelon Seed, Kito Kito Shad, Bluegill
•Xzone Finesse Slammer: bit.ly/2TJt7L8
Colors: Electric Shad, Minnow Magic, Green Pumpkin Blue
•Big Bite Smallie Smasher: bit.ly/3xEADuo
Colors: Smoke Black Purple, Smashed Goby
•Netbait STH Baitfuel 3" Jr Crush: bit.ly/3Q3mmyz
Colors: Bang, Dark Smelt, Juvenile Goby Pearl
STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...
•Roboworm 6" Straight Tail Worm: bit.ly/2asZyH3
Colors: MMIII, Margarita Mutilator, Pro Staff People's Worm
•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Colors: Johns Juice, PB&J Time, Watermelon Violet
•ZMan Floating Worm: bit.ly/3UFAWPb
Colors: Green Pumpkin
UNIQUE PROFILE BAITS...
•Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Purple, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•GeeCrack Bellows Gill: bit.ly/3PUJgbL
Colors: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice
•MissileBaits DBomb: bit.ly/2d2dVlt
Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin Red
DROPSHOT HOOKS...
•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Size: 2
•Owner Cover Shot: bit.ly/2ISr7bR
Size: 1/0 - 2/0
•Owner Cover Shot HD: bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 1/0 - 3/0
DROPSHOT WEIGHTS...
Tie On- Swagger Vader Tungsten Tie On Pencil: bit.ly/3OhVlaU
Sizes: 3/16 - 1/4 oz
Standard- Swagger Vader Tungsten Pencil: bit.ly/3LeDf7Z
Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz
DROPSHOT ACCESSORIES...
•Cal Coast Fishing Cali Clip: bit.ly/2lNGGL9
•Buzbe Quik Qube: bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Size: Medium Deep
POWER SHOT COMPONENTS...
Hook- BKK Heavy Cover: bit.ly/3DHAuZP
Size: 3/0
Weight- Reins Heavy Weight Sinker: bit.ly/47iSN4V
Size: 1/2 oz - 1 oz
TIM'S DROPSHOT BAITCAST COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium XFast: bit.ly/2z2qdHc
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Power Pro maxcuatro 30 lb: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: bit.ly/3oT1oq2
TIM'S DROPSHOT SPINNING COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader- Sunline Super FC (6 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
BFS DROPSHOT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line- Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader- Sunline Super FC (10 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: bit.ly/2r69Sj6
Reel- Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D - XH: bit.ly/2yDmdtQ
Line- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY... *
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
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Hey Tim, I wanted to take the time to thank you and Matt, I've been fishing since I was 2 and now I am 30. I've fished tournaments with my dad and won but I also fish most days of the year just for fun. In the past 5 years of watching your channel I have drastically increased my catch ratio and beat my pb multiple times in one day thanks to your thorough information. I now feel I can start doing tournaments again with great confidence and I owe it all to my dad, my brother, you and Matt. Thanks for helping me along with my dreams!
I bought a pack of those MIssile Baits Magic Worms before your last video mentioning them. I had like 7 packs of roboworms to choose from but I decided to throw on the magic worm since you guys liked it as the sun rose a couple weeks ago in the early morning on the water. On the third cast I caught 7.25lb monster of a Wisconsin largemouth bass. Thanks for the amazing content and helping me land the northern fish of a lifetime!
Thank you Tim for the exceptional presentation. I look forward to your annual drop shot presentation each summer. Each year I learn a bit more to help me to fish the presentation better.
Thank you again.
Thank You Tim. Always learn something new on your videos...
The best of the best videos.
Tactical Bassin rocks!
drop shot with a night crawler & inject air into the worm to make it float, I land so many big bass that way.. fun fun. ty for the info!!
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Love the vids as always
Awesome video Tim
Great video and great information. Thanks for sharing.
Great video, thanks for sharing
Great video man! Thank you
Awesome video!!!
Hurray! Tactical Bassin and coffee. Thanks for all the awesome content over the years!
Same here. With a smokie to boot
Thank you for the video. Going to a small deep paddle only glacier lake soon. Drop shot is the method I'm want to use in this hot July
Definitely a staple here on Lake St Clair. The Bassmaster Elite pros were dialed in on them with the dropshot when they were here.
Thanks for another great one!👍🎣
It would be sweet to live by St. Clair. Awesome fishing.
@@gpharned blessed to have grown up here on this world class fishery for sure!
Good job on the video. I'm new to fishing and haven't caught a fish in weeks. I fish from the bank (no boat) made one drop shot rig and lost it on the second cast. Been stocking up on jigs and haven't lost one until today cause it wrapped under a tree and I didn't feel like going full aquaman for a two dollar jig. Up to my neck was enough. I'm going to try this method again. I really like the jigs though as I've gotten them outta a lotta sketchy spots so far. Having taken statistics in college is the only thing keeping me going right now. That and shopping at TW.
Another great video! What is your power shot combo?
I use swagger tie on weights, but found a steal deal on "normal" drop weights. I took a small pick and opened up the ends on them so you can tie them on instead of just pinching your line.
Tim, great job. Have you also tried the Owner down shot offset hooks? Those are great for roboworms, zoom super flukes or Yamamot d-shads on a drop shot setup.
Tim thanks for the content…what size cali clip fits well on the expride spinning rods?
do you ever use the spin shot or swivel shot hooks for dropshoting to help with line twist
Tim still rocking that OG NrX
Great video Tim. I really enjoy when you and Matt select a specific lure or technic and break it down. The drop shot is my go to these days. Perhaps the last 5-6 years. It consistently catches me fish. After watching your video, I've learned some things that I wasn't so much doing wrong but could do better. I'm curious.... what are those red and yellow clips on your rod and where did you get them? My weight lines are always getting snagged on my other rods or something else.
... nevermind..... I see the LINK below. They're called Cali-Clips. I like them!! Pretty slick.
Hey Tim, doesn't Geecrack now have a Bellows Shad?
Some of the place I fish at has really cold water cuz of the melted off snow. How would I fish a cold water lake when the air temp is scorching hot?
Hey Tim, what size weight do you like to use for your medium bait casting drop shot set up?
Is there any pros and cons to using a number 1 vs 2 mosquito light hook?
I have some amazing Honey Holes in NYS !!Please reach out
whenever you Guys are in the North East.
Tight Lines & thanks for
Another Great & Informative Vid 🎣🐟🐟
Fish On !!!🙌🏼
I don't do much bass fishing where I live in New Mexico, but I have always thought that drop shotting would be deadly for large brown trout in rivers. Does anyone have any thoughts on baits and hooks that might fool a large brownie?
NRX 822dsr best drop shot rod ever made.
So a question that I have is why does a texas rig style drop shot seem to work here in north central WI seem to work when a typical drop shot rig does not? I use a Berkley powerbait flatworm exclusively.
What colors worms would you use for fishing in dark and muddy water
I was 9 years old at Camp Webb Kentucky, won the fishing part of it were we had to flip and skip and underhand low-hanging branches to hit circle targets, i hit every one of em on a spinning rod ... If you need a baitcaster to do special stuff you can't do on a spinning rod, then you need to go back to the basics lol
just wondered, could you drop shot a 4" yamamoto grub??
Its been the year of the Drop shot for me this year
Curado 7 foot Med-Lt fast spinning has been a really nice rod
I'm absolutely going to have to get one of those weight/hook keepers.
I have one on alll my rods !!! Well worth it !! Make sure you get the right size for your blank
I totally struggle with the drop shot...I can do frog, jig, A rig, swimbait, big swimbait, but the drop shot kick my butt. It would be so helpful for some of my lakes.....
That’s weird that you can do what I consider the more advanced styles , to me drop shot comes down to knowing what depth in the column to fish the right weight etc and a morning dawn roboworm you’re good to go.
Can anyone recommend a good bfs drop shot lure ??
What is that yellow clip thing added on the rod you were holding the dropshot weight part of the line on?
Haha you answered my question a few minutes later in the video. Thanks man
Learned to fish, partly by using the dropshot concept, off of the day boats as a child, fishing for sand and calico bass in the Santa Monica Bay, CA. (We called the basic knot and concept a "dropper-loop" [rig], instead.) Interesting, that it has constantly and consistently worked within all of its various forms, forever.
It seems more MLF/BPT and BassMaster Elite Series wins have been accomplished partly, if not fully, depending on the dropshot technique (especially in Northern, "Smallie Waters"). The more things change, the more things stay the same...
On your baitcasting set up with 10lb braid to 10lb fluorocarbon are you still using a blood knot? If so how many wraps braid and how many wraps of fluorocarbon? Thanks
8 plus wraps I think
Are you guys ever going to go live one day? 😉
I tie a T knot on my dropshot to get a lil distance between the line and bait. Plus more action.
Should I be drop shoting in water that has grass and weeds that are pretty much at or below water surface?
Yes. I drop shot the weed edges all the time. Especially little Rock piles along the deep weed edge
What size is that Bellows Gill you were using? Is it the 3.8?
Never mind I saw it’s the 2.8 when you held up the package towards the end of the video.
I’ve never understood how a $450 St Croix rod could have exposed threads from the reel seat. How have SC customers not demanded something better? Cheers!
Thank you for all of the videos. Quick question- What is the hook keeper you are using now? A yellow one?
In the video
What dictates the size drop shot weight you use? What is the "normal" size?
All depends on the depth you want to fish at and if there’s any current. Id say the “normal” size would be 3/8 oz
@andrewmazaik8407 -- Thanks. 3/8th is what I usually use, but my drop shot do not look as large as the ones in the video. I was curious what size he had on.
Go as light as you can while feeling the bottom well with depth and wind. I find a 1/4oz works well most of the time
Why not use a BFS baitcaster for a drop shot?
Check the 22 min mark in the video. It's mentioned there
What is your favorite knot to tie for the drop shot?
Bass how can you do it
Can't agree that most are throwing a shakey head, i feel like a drop shot is the most used presentation out there. But it works
Here in Alabama it Shakey head by far
@@shanedarden5238 cool. I like to hear how it is in other places. What depths are you typically fishing?
@@fishncoach8699 1 to 12 feet lol
Tim do u have a brother named terry
Slow down and SHOW us the packages. We only saw flashes of the baits.
I throw a 5 oz weight, deps 250 drop shottin' w/100 lb. Braid for crappies....hmmm..wait...that was a dream...nevermind
It's a reality for snapper
"Working" a drop shot rig is not that fun to me as opposed to other techniques and rigs... I have turned to it to get a bite when it's been tough tho.
What kind of knots do y'all use. Kind of skipped over that.
Palomar. Use a FG knot for braid to leader but make sure you keep it tight when doing the wraps or it'll slip.
Why do anglers have something against spinning rods ?
Because they overspend on baitcasters.
Casting rods are more technique specific, while spinning rods are more general purpose