After watching this last night I tied on a drop shot and a Yum warning shot in ghost minnow nose hooked. I went out today and following your tips I caught my 1st 3 Largemouth ever on it. I used the drag retrieve instead of shaking it. It looks way more natural that way! Thanks for the tips!
Weedless weighted tubes have been very productive for me but I have been having issues rigging them perfectly after Lindy discontinued their E-Z Tube weights. Thanks to your video, now I know the correct jigheads to get. Much appreciated.
Hey really good video man. I've been watching some of your videos and now I'm a subscriber. You really know what you're doing and you make it simple. Thanks 👍🎣
I use the #1open hook but for my weedless set up I use a #4 offset worm hook. My 2 favorite baits are the 3" thin Senko in the 301 color with the open hook and the 5" thin Senko on the worm hook. For years I bought the 301 color in the 5" thin but for some reason Yamamoto decided to discontinue that color for the 5" thin last year.
Thanks for the tip...👍 Fished Texas Rig year round... switched to dropshot & my catches increased but like you mentioned.... heavy weights... awesome videos btw...🎣💯
Excellent point about imparting to much action on the retrieve. I am dumbfounded when I see others shaking a drop shot like there's no tomorrow. Makes no sense. Another good point Nathan.
@@nathanquincefishing7122 I’ve heard other smart people say that if you’re catching fish on a drop shot while working it that actively, you could probably be fishing a more aggressive technique and be catching larger fish
I dropshot perch (North/East Europe)- I'm constantly adjusting the way I play the bait/retrieve during my sessions- from barely noticeable to agressive shaking, from shorter to longer pausing, letting the bait freefalling etc.. Most of the time I use baits- LJ Tioga, Hogy shrimp, dragonfly larvae and some leech type imitations, mostly in sizes 3-5cm.
I like to use the Hazedong Shad, I also put a hitcherhiker in the nose of the bait to help from ripping off. Can't wait to see your Robo worm set up, Is that more of a power shot set up?
Beginner fisherman here. Awesome content. Question. What's the best way to tie the leader line to the main line? Am I using a swivel to prevent the line getting twisted?
Nathan, I can't use a 10-15' leader on mine. I can't have the uni knot wrapped around my line on the spool prior to casting. Last week I had a leader a foot too long and the knot grabbed the bottom of one of the eyes on the cast. That bait and weight went real far when it snapped off! I don't even like the knot coming through the first eye.
Tie a small (8) swivel on your braid then add fluoro leader with about 12” to your hook with a palomar or drop shot hook (better yet) Use a long enough leader to include a 15-18” tag end to add your weight at the desired length. Looks odd but I have a ton of success
With the line to 15 foot long leader, you have a knot wound on to your spool. How do you cast without the leader catching on the knot as it comes off the spool?
i was using just any old weight i could find in my tacklebox, a large off-set hook, and a lizard soft plastic xD.. think i can probably get why i didn't get any bites now LOL
Have you ever fished your dropshot rig using a finesse jig as your sinker rather than the dedicated dropshot sinkers? I asked because in the irrigation canals where I fish, it seemed that I would double my chances of getting hit when I rigged my dropshot up this way to be able to fish two different levels of the water column at the same time. The canals I'm referring to are lined with concrete so although there is still a chance of getting snagged on debris in the canals, the chances of getting bites is greater than getting snagged, especially if I use a jig with a weed guard. I've asked a couple of other RUclipsrs this same questions about their dropshot setup and it appears that I'm the only one doing this.
TECHNICALLY I think "Texas-rig" refers to the whole bullet weight, bead, weedless hook deal. But I struggle with what to call it otherwise. Just "weedless"?
I don’t think anyone, at least not any pros making videos these days, refers to a T-rig as having a bead. Texas-rigging refers to weedless. You will hear most people say Texas-rig and sliding sinker, when they talk about the weighted Texas-rig.
@@skidemn @ArisaemaDracontium is correct, people say many different things, that doesn't make it correct. Another example AI, there's none yet. Just because they're marketing it, doesn't make it true.
@@osufwiffo I agree fully. For example, some people may say Texas-rigging includes a bead, but they’d be wrong. Texas rigging refers to weedless rigging, and usually with the inclusion of a weight, free-sliding or pinned. A textbook Carolina rig includes a bead, but these days Carolina rigging means having a sliding sinker above a swivel, with the bait attached to a leader.
Too much action can be a deterrent for bass when using a finesse technique such as the dropshot. Considering the surface conditions is essential because the waves themselves can impart motion in sensitive baits. This is, of course, something to consider when fishing from a boat when your whole body and rod are moving with the waves, but it is also applicable to bank fishing. If the water is choppy, agitation is often occurring below the surface as well. Sometimes, current or subsurface agitation alone can make your bait alluring to a fish. On calm or still waters, the shakey method with pauses can be the go-to trigger for fish. That said, if you're not getting bit, play around with different techniques among varied conditions, as these are just basic guidelines to start with. Good luck out there!
That's probably the number 1 bit of advice in this video that made me wonder WHY. I wonder what makes him think that lime green increases the catch ratio?
The lime green makes seeing the fish swim with the bait easier. When using a medium to medium light parabolic rod, you don't have the tip and hookset power of a more robust rod. This requires you to be more patient and allow the fish to swim with the bait a little bit before you simultaneously lean away from the trajectory of the fish and reel into the hookset. A brighter color braid is a lot easier to track on the water.
@@DividedWeAllFall in my opinion he says why he uses the lime green but not how it actually makes a difference. I get how he sees the line better but idk how the color makes any difference in sensitivity (feeling).
@@sunshinewilson3150 The only difference is that he can see his line running if he doesn't feel a bite, he will still know he has a fish on. That's the only reason. There's no difference in sensitivity.
Literally every professional on the water and on the Internet uses 15 to 10 pound braid and a 10 pound to 8 pound florocarbon leader so what are you talking about? He is using what all the pros in the Bassmasters and FLW are using.
After watching this last night I tied on a drop shot and a Yum warning shot in ghost minnow nose hooked. I went out today and following your tips I caught my 1st 3 Largemouth ever on it. I used the drag retrieve instead of shaking it. It looks way more natural that way! Thanks for the tips!
Awesome!
Weedless weighted tubes have been very productive for me but I have been having issues rigging them perfectly after Lindy discontinued their E-Z Tube weights. Thanks to your video, now I know the correct jigheads to get. Much appreciated.
Hey really good video man. I've been watching some of your videos and now I'm a subscriber. You really know what you're doing and you make it simple. Thanks 👍🎣
Thank you appreciate it!
Dragging the line makes the bait "swim" more naturally.You rarely need all that shaking but, sometimes a snap or two will activate the fish.
I love the drop shot rig keeping it light weight 😊❤️👍🐟🌊🎣😂
Awesome video, no gear snobbery just good honest info!
I use the #1open hook but for my weedless set up I use a #4 offset worm hook. My 2 favorite baits are the 3" thin Senko in the 301 color with the open hook and the 5" thin Senko on the worm hook. For years I bought the 301 color in the 5" thin but for some reason Yamamoto decided to discontinue that color for the 5" thin last year.
Thanks for the tip...👍 Fished Texas Rig year round... switched to dropshot & my catches increased but like you mentioned.... heavy weights... awesome videos btw...🎣💯
Thank you!
@@nathanquincefishing7122 can you help me out ? Freaking hot out...can't land a fish 🐟....threw all kinds of bait...soft bait...Bass
Excellent point about imparting to much action on the retrieve. I am dumbfounded when I see others shaking a drop shot like there's no tomorrow. Makes no sense. Another good point Nathan.
Thank you!
@@nathanquincefishing7122 I’ve heard other smart people say that if you’re catching fish on a drop shot while working it that actively, you could probably be fishing a more aggressive technique and be catching larger fish
I dropshot perch (North/East Europe)- I'm constantly adjusting the way I play the bait/retrieve during my sessions- from barely noticeable to agressive shaking, from shorter to longer pausing, letting the bait freefalling etc.. Most of the time I use baits- LJ Tioga, Hogy shrimp, dragonfly larvae and some leech type imitations, mostly in sizes 3-5cm.
the drag and the bait do all the work for you when drop-shothing
How’s weights? Tungsten or lead? Slim or tear drop? Black or plain color?
Excellent advice and techniques!
I like to use the Hazedong Shad, I also put a hitcherhiker in the nose of the bait to help from ripping off. Can't wait to see your Robo worm set up, Is that more of a power shot set up?
It is! Should be out in a few weeks!
Beginner fisherman here. Awesome content. Question. What's the best way to tie the leader line to the main line? Am I using a swivel to prevent the line getting twisted?
Thanks god you are here to put us right back in the good track and i did not know about you before! Amaaaaaaazing! You're so clever.
Love the Sedona!
Almost have forgotten about the flat worm. Wacky rigging a finesse worm has been my goto dropshot for a while
Nathan, I can't use a 10-15' leader on mine. I can't have the uni knot wrapped around my line on the spool prior to casting. Last week I had a leader a foot too long and the knot grabbed the bottom of one of the eyes on the cast. That bait and weight went real far when it snapped off!
I don't even like the knot coming through the first eye.
Try the Alberto knot. It cinches down much smaller and rides through guides quite well.
Tie a small (8) swivel on your braid then add fluoro leader with about 12” to your hook with a palomar or drop shot hook (better yet) Use a long enough leader to include a 15-18” tag end to add your weight at the desired length. Looks odd but I have a ton of success
@@daviddunnett4398also use 8lb braid, no need for more. It’s supposed to be a light line technique.
I usually don’t have that issue with the Alberto knot!
Tie an FG knot with all the extra half hitches and wraps...
Excellent tips
Tight lines from South Africa
Great video! I really liked it and I learned some things too. 👍🎣🇺🇸
Thanks!
Need to fish the drop shot more! Because ultralight fishing is my favorite way of fishing! Thanks for the information!
Thank you!
Party minnows are awesome...such a good bait.
Do you use them for largemouth?
@@pgm1970not usually
But fish eat fish
They are pretty great!
@@zacharymartin1477”Fish probably get tired of Seafood….what are your thoughts Hobson?”😂😂 a very old movie quote😢sorry I couldn’t resist.
What knot do you use to connect your braid to your fluorocarbon leader?
FG
Alberto if you can't be bothered to do FG
With the line to 15 foot long leader, you have a knot wound on to your spool. How do you cast without the leader catching on the knot as it comes off the spool?
So what knot do you use to avoid the line catching on your knot in the spool?
FG knot usually flies right through
love those pitbull cutter
yet again 15lb strain is insane lol
I caught bass on a trout rod and powerbait lol
Good for you
😮
I caught one on a frozen shrimp
My rod super sensitive even with 30lb braid
i was using just any old weight i could find in my tacklebox, a large off-set hook, and a lizard soft plastic xD.. think i can probably get why i didn't get any bites now LOL
Have you ever fished your dropshot rig using a finesse jig as your sinker rather than the dedicated dropshot sinkers?
I asked because in the irrigation canals where I fish, it seemed that I would double my chances of getting hit when I rigged my dropshot up this way to be able to fish two different levels of the water column at the same time.
The canals I'm referring to are lined with concrete so although there is still a chance of getting snagged on debris in the canals, the chances of getting bites is greater than getting snagged, especially if I use a jig with a weed guard.
I've asked a couple of other RUclipsrs this same questions about their dropshot setup and it appears that I'm the only one doing this.
I don’t think this would work well for me.
I will try this on walleye…
I have seen people do it but I tend not to so I can avoid snags
Do you feel a dropshot can be used year round or is it more seaonal use
Year round!!!
Absolutely can!
4" Yum Dinger wacky rigged on a drop shot rig!
Robo worm is awesome
There really no right or wrong way to dropshot. Different body of water you need to use different method to see which will work.
Awesome
0:48 😂
Wacky rig a jackell flick shake worm once
I’ll have to try it!
The world's expert on dropshotting? 🤣😂
Where is your video?
@@BK-xh4ysonly in your world. I learned from Aaron Martens himself…before he won a boat or two using the method
Damn bro are your comment sections usually this annoying?
TECHNICALLY I think "Texas-rig" refers to the whole bullet weight, bead, weedless hook deal. But I struggle with what to call it otherwise. Just "weedless"?
I don’t think anyone, at least not any pros making videos these days, refers to a T-rig as having a bead. Texas-rigging refers to weedless. You will hear most people say Texas-rig and sliding sinker, when they talk about the weighted Texas-rig.
@@skidemn @ArisaemaDracontium is correct, people say many different things, that doesn't make it correct.
Another example AI, there's none yet. Just because they're marketing it, doesn't make it true.
@@osufwiffo I agree fully. For example, some people may say Texas-rigging includes a bead, but they’d be wrong. Texas rigging refers to weedless rigging, and usually with the inclusion of a weight, free-sliding or pinned. A textbook Carolina rig includes a bead, but these days Carolina rigging means having a sliding sinker above a swivel, with the bait attached to a leader.
Too much action can be a deterrent for bass when using a finesse technique such as the dropshot.
Considering the surface conditions is essential because the waves themselves can impart motion in sensitive baits. This is, of course, something to consider when fishing from a boat when your whole body and rod are moving with the waves, but it is also applicable to bank fishing.
If the water is choppy, agitation is often occurring below the surface as well. Sometimes, current or subsurface agitation alone can make your bait alluring to a fish. On calm or still waters, the shakey method with pauses can be the go-to trigger for fish.
That said, if you're not getting bit, play around with different techniques among varied conditions, as these are just basic guidelines to start with.
Good luck out there!
Thank you!
May wanna point out that the braid doesn’t HAVE to be lime green lol
That's probably the number 1 bit of advice in this video that made me wonder WHY. I wonder what makes him think that lime green increases the catch ratio?
The lime green makes seeing the fish swim with the bait easier. When using a medium to medium light parabolic rod, you don't have the tip and hookset power of a more robust rod. This requires you to be more patient and allow the fish to swim with the bait a little bit before you simultaneously lean away from the trajectory of the fish and reel into the hookset. A brighter color braid is a lot easier to track on the water.
@@sunshinewilson3150 He explains why he chooses to use that specifically.
@@DividedWeAllFall in my opinion he says why he uses the lime green but not how it actually makes a difference. I get how he sees the line better but idk how the color makes any difference in sensitivity (feeling).
@@sunshinewilson3150 The only difference is that he can see his line running if he doesn't feel a bite, he will still know he has a fish on. That's the only reason. There's no difference in sensitivity.
Weights are in the gym in fishing they are called sinkers
Just stopped by to say i hate your omnia ad
Literally every professional on the water and on the Internet uses 15 to 10 pound braid and a 10 pound to 8 pound florocarbon leader so what are you talking about? He is using what all the pros in the Bassmasters and FLW are using.
@@slickmouf879 ?