This Is My Favorite Drop Shot Tip Ever! It’s So Good!

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024

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  • @thomasflickinger1949
    @thomasflickinger1949 2 месяца назад +3

    Yes the"quick clip" idea is a game changer. I bank fish and have some hand issues. So pre-tying leaders and quick snaps would be less tackle, less number of rods to carry back to the car. also could use the idea on small lures, that are used in trout or panfishing.

  • @heinrichkellogg7563
    @heinrichkellogg7563 Год назад +10

    🍺I use the Owner snagless snap swivel or the Gamakatsu duo lock snap. They can handle numerous “changes” before they weaken to the point of failure. The material is treated with something that keeps its color fairly stealthy and the patented snagless design does actually help some with the grass accumulation. Tyler Rivet wins the big “O” using live scope.🥴

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Год назад +5

      thanks for sharing! And i must say watching Tyler fish the Big O with livescope took a lot of the fun out of watching an OKeechobee event for me...

    • @heinrichkellogg7563
      @heinrichkellogg7563 Год назад +1

      @@MattStefanFishing 🍺I totally agree. 🥱Boring/weird to watch as well but congratulations to the young man.👏.

  • @smokinfasts1973
    @smokinfasts1973 Год назад +5

    I use the crimp but tie a knot in the line to keep the weight from coming off. Then I can change weights without tying. I like the clip idea too, but I can tie multiple knots at different lengths to make that adjustment as well.

  • @wackyrig
    @wackyrig Год назад +5

    The shape on that clip is so you can pull your line up into it snug and not even have to tie a knot. Then if you want to adjust the length pull the line down and move it and pull it back up. Doesn't help with twist and the weight usually stays put but will slide off if you tug hard enough on a snag and you only lose the weight not your whole rig.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Год назад

      yep i understand that but prefer not to use them in that manner. Stick with what works for you

  • @jamesh7469
    @jamesh7469 Год назад +5

    My favorite way is to tie a small loop knot at the bottom of the tag and create a hitch by sliding it through the weight eye and around the weight like a palomar

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Год назад

      thanks for sharing!

    • @billtharp9140
      @billtharp9140 Год назад

      Great tip! Can’t believe I haven’t heard of this before. 👊

    • @collinmc90
      @collinmc90 3 месяца назад

      great idea! thank you.

    • @lawrencewilhelm3031
      @lawrencewilhelm3031 3 месяца назад

      I do the same thing. It’s harder to lose my sinker, but I usually get the rest of my rig back.

  • @shawnriebe4547
    @shawnriebe4547 Год назад +2

    Good tip. It also makes it easier to take the weight off and clip your snap on the hook holder with no weight clanking around. I also use my daughters hair ties when I leave the weight, but no weight is cleaner.

  • @Marvld1
    @Marvld1 Год назад +2

    Also with the snap you can hook to your hook keeper on your rod ..less of a mess with a drop shot

  • @davidwilliam320
    @davidwilliam320 Год назад +3

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🤯🤯
    Love this one! You turned me to quick snaps for crank and jerkbait, that has ended up making me change baits more frequently on the water and catching more fish. Thanks!!!

  • @michaelmallery7751
    @michaelmallery7751 Год назад +2

    Surgeon loop end of kine and cow hitch the weight to line. Free and easy.

  • @richardsousa2625
    @richardsousa2625 Год назад +2

    Wow this is genius. I can never find the right solution to drop shot weights. I’ve def lost weights fighting fish, and casting. And this solves and additional problem which is your tag line always bounces around the rod handle during transport! Amazing Matt 10 outta 10

    • @stoneysdead689
      @stoneysdead689 Год назад +1

      I use the Cal Coast bait bags that secure to your rod- you can just coil your drop shot rig up and stick it into the bag- nothing is flopping around now, not even a clip. They're made for securing your lure so that no hooks are exposed- but they work great for drop shot rigs to. The biggest bag even holds an A rig if you compress the arms.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Год назад

      Thanks!

  • @cerebraltackle
    @cerebraltackle Год назад +2

    Your thumbnail made me nostalgic...I got addicted to the drop Shot using an open pour worm, nose hooked. Caught a 3.5lb Spot the first time I dropped it in. That'll get you hooked!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Год назад

      Awesome!

    • @melissamessmer6544
      @melissamessmer6544 Год назад +1

      I caught a 8 lber on a dropshot with a nose hooked green pumpkin zoom centipede

    • @cerebraltackle
      @cerebraltackle Год назад

      @@melissamessmer6544 that's a nice fish. Shakey head is my "go-to" finesse tactic...my best on it being an 8+. My overall personal best is an 11 3/4 on a good ol jig. Old school.

    • @melissamessmer6544
      @melissamessmer6544 Год назад +1

      @@cerebraltackle shakey head is my favorite presentation shakey heads catch bass 24/7 I usually drop shot post cold front and in the winter here in Missouri

    • @cerebraltackle
      @cerebraltackle Год назад

      @@melissamessmer6544 I couldn't agree more! They say Shakey Heads don't catch big fish, but they're on crack! Lol

  • @bassman6211
    @bassman6211 Год назад +2

    I've gone to just using a double bobber stop to secure my hook at certain depths for drop shotting. The light wire hooks don't give me any issues as long as I'm reeling into them to set. (Pretty sure i saw something like this on your channel before) this idea with a snap puts the icing on the cake for the ultimate easy adjust, user friendly, dropshot rig.

    • @stoneysdead689
      @stoneysdead689 Год назад +1

      I'd be afraid the line would slip through the hook when I set it and not get a good bite in the fish- ever had that happen?

    • @bassman6211
      @bassman6211 Год назад +2

      @Stoney's Dead I've missed a few snap setting when surprised, not the best way to set a dropshot no matter how you rig it. If you learn to reel into em it's a non issue in my experience especially with the floating hook setup
      Oh and I ALWAYS use dropshot weights that tie on. Hope that answers your question

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Год назад

      thanks for watching!

  • @fernandosantiago8451
    @fernandosantiago8451 Год назад +2

    Great tip! I can't tell you how many times I've had to re tie my drop shots! Thank you Sir!

  • @collinmc90
    @collinmc90 3 месяца назад +1

    excellent stuff. Just getting into Bass fishing and struggling to get anything. Funny enough I caught a smally today with a gold kastmaster when I had given up on the senko rig and decided to target trout lol.

  • @melissamessmer6544
    @melissamessmer6544 Год назад +1

    Great tip last week here in Missouri the water temperature was 40 degrees with bluebird skies I dropshoted a small Berkeley gilley with great success

  • @HeavenlySnipez
    @HeavenlySnipez Год назад +2

    This has always been an issue for me on the gen clear lake near me I love. This is a GAME CHANGER. Thank you Matt, you're literally the best

  • @seizedcarcass8440
    @seizedcarcass8440 Год назад +3

    The biggest thing I have about the dropshot is the weights. I prefer the stick style weights that have a open round eye and do two overhand knots. It shakes off good if it snaps. But using a snap is genius. I bet the Norman’s speed clip would work really well in this scenario.

  • @remcovanvliet3018
    @remcovanvliet3018 9 месяцев назад +1

    I just tie a little figure 8 knot in the very tip of my line, and use the pincher attachment as designed/ intended.
    This allows me to change my weight out just as quick as you, and the little knot in the end of the line prevents the weight from sliding all the way off.
    That way, I can still adjust the length of line between the sinker and the hook, allowing me to switch in an instant between fishing a few inches off the bottom up to about 2 ft off the bottom. Just as the designer of the dropshot weight intended. THAT is what that little pincher is for.

  • @danham3344
    @danham3344 Год назад +1

    Feeling a bit foolish as I was raised a mountain stream trout fisherman and have used these clips for 20 years making it easier to switch out colors of spinners or from rooster tails to panther martins or mepps very quickly. Can’t believe I didn’t think of using it on the drop shot weight! Thanks Matt.

  • @douglasspickler4925
    @douglasspickler4925 Год назад +2

    You probably already know this but the winner of the Elite tournament at the big O won using a Berkley Stunna jerkbait and using FFS. Tyler Rivet found these bass up the Kissimmee river. Something completely different from the rest of the field. The marvel of tournament fishing.

  • @masfishing1
    @masfishing1 4 месяца назад +1

    That's a GREAT tip/hack!! Thank you! Especially for us bank anglers.

  • @gregchilders7643
    @gregchilders7643 Год назад +1

    I like the quick connect clips to attach my weights. I pre tie my dropshot rigs using swivel ,hook and clip then put in 2×3 Poly bags.cause here in NJ pickerel are fond of dropshots too .makes putting on a new rig easy.

  • @MrJohnB-qs6dp
    @MrJohnB-qs6dp Год назад +1

    Awesome tip on using a speed clip!!!👊Makes sense and a faster way to change for sure!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!

  • @rvfishingyet
    @rvfishingyet Год назад +1

    Great tip, I will just try cheap snap-swivels to save loosing a nice snap.

  • @ericc8790
    @ericc8790 Год назад +1

    Not related to this video, but… I picked up a Berkley Stunna based on how much you talk about how good it is, and I was completely blown away. I love jerk baits, and I have got a good many 5+ pounders on them over the years. When I first put the stunna in the water and saw the action I was absolutely amazed. I have never seen a jerk bait with such great action. I got 3 bass within 15 minutes of tying it on. Thanks, bud! 👍

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Год назад +3

      It really is a great bait! it won the bassmaster ELite Okeechobee tournament today

  • @jeremyguenther6209
    @jeremyguenther6209 Год назад +1

    I like how you opened the eye up on there! Dont know why I never thought of that ! I use a loop knot at the end so I can change weight sizes quickly I use a small swivel from my main line to leader to prevent line twist

  • @LowBrowFishing
    @LowBrowFishing Год назад +2

    I was actually out using a drop shot today and you post this video. I hardly ever use a drop shot. Crazy!

  • @DominusEstOK
    @DominusEstOK Год назад +2

    Fantastic tips here Matt. Love the use of the snaps or clips to alter the weight. This changes how I fish this rig. Great stuff.

  • @craigstevens9734
    @craigstevens9734 Год назад +1

    That's good stuff . Spring is in the air down here in GA. Big time .Appreciate all the tips and stuff.

  • @mikegardiner3934
    @mikegardiner3934 Год назад +1

    snap clips! great tip matt for DS!! They worked terrific for cranks, why not dropshot. thanks Matt!

  • @DEADKING624
    @DEADKING624 Год назад +2

    You missed the bass casting weight…kinda tear drop shaped and would clip on easy with the speed clip…which is the best for all types of cover.🐟🎣🚀🔥

  • @johnrayner5599
    @johnrayner5599 Год назад +1

    Wow, Such a simple thought and one I have never done… until now!!! This is an awesome tip and will be doing this from now on, great job on this one Matt!!!

  • @mitchellcohan9809
    @mitchellcohan9809 Год назад +1

    I like to tie an overhand knot at the end if the tag line and then use the normal dropshot line pinch and have it pinched right next to the overhand knot. Never lose weights and easy to change weights

  • @richardblake4777
    @richardblake4777 Год назад +1

    Thanks Matt, I've been using the speed clips forever for changing crankbaits. Your method of using them makes you much more efficient. Great tip.

  • @normanwiggins1320
    @normanwiggins1320 Год назад +1

    Nice little tip will put that to use now I know how to change weights quickly on my drop shot

  • @Surfer-727
    @Surfer-727 Год назад +1

    Drop shotting in the weeds I believe is very underrated. Thanks for thinking about us bank anglers !

  • @sheepdad556
    @sheepdad556 Год назад +1

    Great tips. Both the clip and the line pinch thing are gonna help tremendously

  • @texasoutdoors9906
    @texasoutdoors9906 Год назад +4

    Now that is a "why didnt I think of that?" kinda thing.
    I dont drop shot for Bass much but I do for Crappie. That will save me a ton of time!!
    Thanks for the tip!

  • @davidscales8614
    @davidscales8614 Год назад +1

    Matt, here's another trick. I'd almost bet you pour your own weights a lot of times. I do also. I found that when pouring your weights, you can turn the swivel around and put the end that has the line pinch in on the lead side of the mold. Then you have the round circle side on the outside of tge weight. Now you have the perfect attachment for the speed clip.

  • @calebbrown8821
    @calebbrown8821 Год назад +1

    I use the speed clip to attachment my tungsten drop shot weights to the front split ring of my floating swimbaits like the Jackel Gantarel

  • @spinningrodfisherman
    @spinningrodfisherman Год назад +1

    I tend to buy all weights that have the round eye and then attach a standard clip i use for other baits as well. and i use the same clip for a jika rig too
    i find you use do lose very slight slight sensitivity using a clip to the weight. but you can dial in the weight way better and thats much more advantage.

  • @bobbyhogan9207
    @bobbyhogan9207 Год назад +1

    Great tip Matt…gonna get those switched out before I hit the water again.

  • @pogoshad990
    @pogoshad990 Год назад

    From the first day I ever tried and drop shot, right or wrong, I always have tied numerous overhand knots in my tag line. This allows for quick depth changes with no retiring and better securing of the weight.

  • @questor_xl
    @questor_xl Год назад +1

    One of those 🤦Why didn't I think of that?! Thanks!👍

  • @kevinbeaudean704
    @kevinbeaudean704 Год назад +1

    Thanks Matt. I like the line pinch style. I just tie 3 overhand knots spaced on my weight leader to alter weight and depth. Pretty basic but efficient.
    Have you covered heavy drop shot tips. I started last year and the bass in my area give it 2 fins up.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Год назад

      haha! yep ive done lots of drop shot tips. search the channel and im sure you will find some

  • @frankelasavage2717
    @frankelasavage2717 Год назад +1

    Thanks, Matt! This is a great tip!! Never thought of that!

  • @GoER9634
    @GoER9634 10 месяцев назад +1

    just tie a few knots at the bottom of the line. that way you can use the drop shot weights as normal change them as normal and if u hit a snag the weight just slides down and hits the knot.

  • @alanaho4915
    @alanaho4915 Год назад +1

    Oh wow what great tips! I'm going to implement them.

  • @johncastro3649
    @johncastro3649 Год назад

    Great Tip! Will certainly start us this as a co-angler.!!!!! Thanks for all the tips and great content.
    Love your on the water tournament videos.

  • @eddieboswell6068
    @eddieboswell6068 Год назад +1

    Great tip, my plans are to do more drop shot rigs this year and this will surely help!

  • @clintperry799
    @clintperry799 Год назад +1

    You pro's have so much knowledge, thanks .

  • @wolverinex4243
    @wolverinex4243 Год назад +1

    I do need a round tungsten weight to insert into my Husky Jerk chatterbait. The key is to make it roll by putting the weight on the first hook eye or next to it. The profile of the Husky is keeled and is perfect for this application as well it has rattles. It's what you would called a Renosky. You feel me? The back hook has to be a bladed Decoy. So much for Randy saying chatters don't work anymore.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Год назад

      thanks for sharing

    • @dan5danPT
      @dan5danPT Год назад

      For a second there I thought you were just going to give tips and not be a DICK. But you got one in there at the end, didn’t you? YOU BETTER LEAVE MY HERO RANDY BLAUKET ALONE!!!

  • @CumminsMichael
    @CumminsMichael 11 месяцев назад

    I put figure 8 knots at 6” increments on my 24” dropshot line. They act as a “jam” and eliminate need to cut and retie AND can adjust how deep you’re fishing quickly.

  • @robertcook8187
    @robertcook8187 Год назад +1

    Very good information and tips thanks and good fishing 🎣

  • @tomperry7345
    @tomperry7345 Год назад +1

    Excellent tip, this will definitely be a game changer!!

  • @bassngal3314
    @bassngal3314 Год назад

    Thx for the tip! It will be helpful not only in bass fishing but saltwater too

  • @erniesanders3724
    @erniesanders3724 Год назад +1

    Killer Tip. Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @Eturnal1111
    @Eturnal1111 Год назад +2

    Thanks Matt nice tip!

  • @ChristophercurtisChris
    @ChristophercurtisChris Год назад +1

    I like using different Barnum during that details

  • @bmwstan1
    @bmwstan1 Год назад +1

    Great tip Matt. Just purchased a rod dedicated for dropshotting.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Год назад

      awesome!

    • @stefe6347
      @stefe6347 Год назад

      Hey Iowa Pond Boy, what was the od you dedicated to drop shot, and why did you choose that specific model or brand?would like to buy once with confidence. Thanks for the answer if you do see this!

  • @bobsteenrod5951
    @bobsteenrod5951 Год назад

    It may have been mentioned by other readers, but the point that I would add is that I suggest that you use a much lighter leader line to attach the weight than you use for your main line... Then, when the weight gets snagged, you can break the lighter line... and you don't lose the drop shot rig itself.
    If others have already mentioned this, I apologize but I have not had the time to go over all the comments.

  • @demboyzfishin1389
    @demboyzfishin1389 Год назад +1

    Great tip. I am definitely gonna start doing this!

  • @brianlee9074
    @brianlee9074 Год назад

    That's a good tip Matt. A little snap at the end of the line to change out drop shot weights. Nice. ✌🏻😎🎣

  • @tcliveaction
    @tcliveaction Год назад

    Thanks Matt! Great tip

  • @stoneysdead689
    @stoneysdead689 Год назад +1

    Great idea- thanks Matt.

  • @FishHuntFreedom
    @FishHuntFreedom Год назад +1

    Could you do a video on a Carolina Crank setup?

  • @haroldrogers6566
    @haroldrogers6566 Год назад +1

    Good tip Matt. Especially since I fish a river system. 👍👍

  • @lonny556
    @lonny556 Год назад +1

    When I dropshot for perch I almost always use a jika or a free-rig as weight. And vice versa, use a dropshot on the leader when I jika or free-rig. I feel like I get bit more and not necessarily spook the fish with two presentations at once.

  • @LT1BURNOUT
    @LT1BURNOUT Год назад

    My mind is blown....i dont know how i never thought of this. Thank you!

  • @pensnut08
    @pensnut08 Год назад +1

    GREAT TIP!!!! Thank you.

  • @chuckjohnson4048
    @chuckjohnson4048 Месяц назад +1

    How about a speed clip at each end of the dropshot line in case you need to clip on a longer drop line and have several different length lines already tied ready to clip on?

  • @erichildreth7562
    @erichildreth7562 Год назад +1

    This is awesome!! Thanks for this great tip!!

  • @stephanelavoie2258
    @stephanelavoie2258 Год назад +1

    Didn’t saw that one coming 😮, really nice tips !

  • @NeilGraham.I.M.F
    @NeilGraham.I.M.F Год назад +1

    Good stuff matt

  • @scottharvey2392
    @scottharvey2392 Год назад +1

    I'm sitting here dumbfounded that I've never thought of this! Thanks for the tip!

  • @CrappieJunction
    @CrappieJunction Год назад +1

    Love this one!!

  • @chilson.fillips
    @chilson.fillips Месяц назад +1

    Nice tip, Matt! What do you think about tying additional leader length if you see fish suspending 5ft off the bottom? Does that make sense, or would you re-rig the whole setup? I was thinking a quick uni to uni knot with an additional length of leader attached to your original leader.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Месяц назад +1

      i think additional leader will work but retying the whole thing is probably the best from a production standpoint.

  • @fishaholic122
    @fishaholic122 Год назад +1

    Matt thanks for taking care of my order u must b one busy man

  • @johnstrain240
    @johnstrain240 4 месяца назад +1

    Excellent tip!

  • @mitchellcohan9809
    @mitchellcohan9809 Год назад +1

    Definitely need a dropshot rod build!

  • @meef1610
    @meef1610 Год назад +1

    Thanks Matt

  • @mikeantes9597
    @mikeantes9597 Год назад +1

    Both great tips thank you Matt

  • @denniskiblerbassguy
    @denniskiblerbassguy Год назад +1

    Great tip thanks for sharing.

  • @mikeeller557
    @mikeeller557 Год назад +1

    Nice one Matt, Thanks

  • @astrophysicistguy
    @astrophysicistguy Год назад +1

    2 years ago when I retuned to bass fishing after a 29 hiatus I remember being introduced to the tying a drop shot & my first reaction was “why were people tying weights on when they could just add one of those clips? I always use those clips & I have those same clips on the rods that I throw chatterbaits/lipless crank baits becuase I absolutely hate retyping knots. Great minds think alike! Fish smarter not harder!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Год назад

      I like the way you think!

    • @astrophysicistguy
      @astrophysicistguy Год назад

      @@MattStefanFishing 👍did you get a chance to stop by Fellsmere Outdoor Adventures to check out their Gambler bails mega collection on your way home from the Big O?. You literally were driving right by it if you took I-95 N

  • @CircleCitySlicker
    @CircleCitySlicker Год назад +1

    LOVE IT!, Excellent tip

  • @robertchadwick2925
    @robertchadwick2925 Год назад

    Very efficient. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @tommyhighhook3689
    @tommyhighhook3689 Год назад +1

    Great tip

  • @thomaselsenpeter2942
    @thomaselsenpeter2942 4 месяца назад +1

    Also what style of speed snap do you use? It would be cool if there was a link or a pic of what you're using. Can't see in these videos with it being so small. Thanks

  • @markthomson8075
    @markthomson8075 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great tip Matt . What size is the clip your running? Huge time saver! Sparkus

  • @geneweidemoyer7751
    @geneweidemoyer7751 Месяц назад +1

    thks

  • @Roboworm99
    @Roboworm99 Год назад +1

    Very smart

  • @lucricher8023
    @lucricher8023 Год назад +1

    Hey Matt, thanks for the tips. What is it you use to increase the gap in the tie off?

  • @dormie9
    @dormie9 Год назад +1

    Always bringing the juice 🥤

  • @thomaselsenpeter2942
    @thomaselsenpeter2942 4 месяца назад +1

    What are your thoughts on using these in the link below? Would it be as effective as just tying? Thanks and sorry for three large link!

  • @rousefire
    @rousefire Год назад +1

    fabulous

  • @SimplyFishing
    @SimplyFishing Год назад

    Most excellent.

  • @timjarrold6418
    @timjarrold6418 Год назад +1

    I cant figure out why I hadnt tried this or seen it anywhere! Im all about efficiency, even rigging multiple drop rigs pretied with a hook and swivel (at top) and kinda long dropper (to cut to length) on a tackle tamer. Thanks. PS-does the exposed (turned outwards) part of the speed clip catch grass, etc? Just wondering as we fish a lot of green stuff here on StClair and Id go Berkley crosslok if I thought the speed clip caught grass.

  • @emilianobanzi9432
    @emilianobanzi9432 Год назад

    Easy and effective

  • @alexconway4952
    @alexconway4952 Год назад +1

    Love the idea! Looking at the mustad clips! What size would you recommend for the application?