Great that you’ve given a couple of alternative methods to the dropshot in these cold conditions. The only advise people seem to say about winter fishing is use slow static methods such as dropshot, with no mention that usually winter is very wet and comes with a lot of rain, and in turn very poor visability. Despite the cold conditions, I’ve not even entertained dropshot this winter because the water has barely had more than 2-4” visibility all winter. Thanks for the tips, always appreciated.
Another excellent method in winter is to use a cheb rig with a buoyant bait such as a Zman Slimswimz 3 inch. I let it sink to the bottom, wind one turn of the handle and then let it sit for 5 seconds. The paddle tail wiggles during the retrieve but when you stop it, the tail rises up vertically allowing the perch to easily engulf it. This is by far the best method I have found for redfin as you don't move your bait very far and even when you pause it, the tail continues to wave about.
Fishing in -5c last year , not a bite on Ned rigging or drop shotting or slow jigging so chucked on a Chatterbait and had 5 perch in an hour , street fishing around a city so maybe the water temp was a bit warmer
There is always an exception to the rule, and that is the importance of having variety in your box. Power baits like crankbaits, chatterbaits etc can work in cold water, but typically the conditions have to be specific
@@Thomhuntfishing yeah most definitely , 9/10 the methods mentioned in the video is what works for me in super cold water , just putting it out there for other people to see in case they find themselves in a similar situation , thanks for the reply
This is really useful confirmation of what has happened to me twice. Once when I was fly fishing a sparkly 2” jig fly and the other a ned rig. In a nutshell, I put my rod down on the floor, with my foot on the butt. I went quickly into fishing bag for something which took all of ten seconds. I lifted up the rod, “Bang”. Fish on! It was the pause! Like I say it’s happened twice with such an identical timing and circumstance that it was uncanny. Definitely like you say “pause” is the key in cold water. And this was in the winter. Slowly going through you videos. I am pretty sure I’ve read your article in L.A.S. to which I subscribe. The magazine is edited beautifully with stunning photography. Thanks again and keep up the good work it’s appreciated
Thanks for the positive comments Dave 👍🏻 Glad it’s all making sense as well! For me fishing is all about tiny lessons learned over and over again to build a big picture of being able to predict the fishes behaviour and stay one step ahead. That’s what makes great anglers great
Thom loves dressing up in a skirt. Oh I miss-heard 😂 he ment the jighead. Very good points mate deffinatly agree totally on keeping those pauses looooonng
Two weeks ago I was watching a program on TV. I forgot his name, but it was talking about super people or something like that, and the presenter for this program was very handsome, so I searched on RUclips about it, and BOOM this handsome is you thom 😂🌚❤+It was really nice and creative program 💙
Excellent stuff as always Thom .First time I have seen the paternoster on a drop shot rig and interesting theory thanks for sharing .An alternative presentation to the standard and definitely an edge thats worth a try 😉 👍
Can l second this comment l have dabbled with idea of paternoster but never really got the presentation l was happy with either forming a loop or adding a tiny swivel so would love to see how you go about it.
Great that you’ve given a couple of alternative methods to the dropshot in these cold conditions. The only advise people seem to say about winter fishing is use slow static methods such as dropshot, with no mention that usually winter is very wet and comes with a lot of rain, and in turn very poor visability.
Despite the cold conditions, I’ve not even entertained dropshot this winter because the water has barely had more than 2-4” visibility all winter.
Thanks for the tips, always appreciated.
Another excellent method in winter is to use a cheb rig with a buoyant bait such as a Zman Slimswimz 3 inch. I let it sink to the bottom, wind one turn of the handle and then let it sit for 5 seconds. The paddle tail wiggles during the retrieve but when you stop it, the tail rises up vertically allowing the perch to easily engulf it. This is by far the best method I have found for redfin as you don't move your bait very far and even when you pause it, the tail continues to wave about.
Fishing in -5c last year , not a bite on Ned rigging or drop shotting or slow jigging so chucked on a Chatterbait and had 5 perch in an hour , street fishing around a city so maybe the water temp was a bit warmer
There is always an exception to the rule, and that is the importance of having variety in your box. Power baits like crankbaits, chatterbaits etc can work in cold water, but typically the conditions have to be specific
@@Thomhuntfishing yeah most definitely , 9/10 the methods mentioned in the video is what works for me in super cold water , just putting it out there for other people to see in case they find themselves in a similar situation , thanks for the reply
This is really useful confirmation of what has happened to me twice. Once when I was fly fishing a sparkly 2” jig fly and the other a ned rig. In a nutshell, I put my rod down on the floor, with my foot on the butt. I went quickly into fishing bag for something which took all of ten seconds. I lifted up the rod, “Bang”. Fish on! It was the pause! Like I say it’s happened twice with such an identical timing and circumstance that it was uncanny. Definitely like you say “pause” is the key in cold water. And this was in the winter. Slowly going through you videos. I am pretty sure I’ve read your article in L.A.S. to which I subscribe. The magazine is edited beautifully with stunning photography. Thanks again and keep up the good work it’s appreciated
Thanks for the positive comments Dave 👍🏻 Glad it’s all making sense as well! For me fishing is all about tiny lessons learned over and over again to build a big picture of being able to predict the fishes behaviour and stay one step ahead. That’s what makes great anglers great
so much mind space has gone into this its why your world class and thanks for sharing you such skills
Great advice, Thom. Much appreciated.
Thom loves dressing up in a skirt. Oh I miss-heard 😂 he ment the jighead. Very good points mate deffinatly agree totally on keeping those pauses looooonng
Two weeks ago I was watching a program on TV. I forgot his name, but it was talking about super people or something like that, and the presenter for this program was very handsome, so I searched on RUclips about it, and BOOM this handsome is you thom 😂🌚❤+It was really nice and creative program 💙
Brilliant advice/tips Thom!
Thank you 🙏
Really good video, lots of excellent tips, thank you
Thanks for the kind words 👌 Let me know if there’s a video you want made
Just subbed !!! Anything “ perchy “ I’m there !! Love it ... great info and vid. Spot on !! 👍🏽😎😀
Fantastic tips, will be applying all this theory into practise this weekend 👌👌💪💪
Good luck 🤞
Excellent stuff as always Thom .First time I have seen the paternoster on a drop shot rig and interesting theory thanks for sharing .An alternative presentation to the standard and definitely an edge thats worth a try 😉 👍
Thanks 🙏 Glad you enjoyed the video. If you have any topics you want covered just ask
An excellent and informative video. Is it possible to do one describing how you tie that short paternoster rig?
Hi Tony, thanks for the question. Yep had a few people ask about that so will make a video ASAP 👌
@@Thomhuntfishing thanks.
Huge help watching this! Great vid 👌👏💯
Thanks 🙏 If you have any topics you’d like tips on let me know, hope I can help
this is brilliant thank you !!
Thank you Thom👍 Great vid as always 😊 Any chance of showing us how you tie a paternoster on a drop shot rig. Thank you.
Can l second this comment l have dabbled with idea of paternoster but never really got the presentation l was happy with either forming a loop or adding a tiny swivel so would love to see how you go about it.
Cracking tips big boy 🤙
Thanks mate 👌 Starting to enjoy this RUclips malarkey!
Great vid, what drop shot weight would you use for narrow shallow canals like GUC? Cheers
If no wind maybe 1g. Usually 2-2.5g
This is going to be a banger👍👍
Hope it lived up to expectations 🤞
Cheers, Thom!
What size casting weight rod would u use for drop shotting?
Daiwa Gekkabijin 0.5-5grm cant go far wrong with that! size 1000 shimmy technium reel, light braid or even light fluro.
Westin need to bring out a floating bait say a worm or something so you can ned them
Yeah I’d deffo like I something like that as well!
Good video friend , I joined up , come fish with us also thanks
Thanks for the kind words 🙏
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