Yea it tells me they're using small baits and using it as a finesse technique.

I also like to dropshot a 3/4oz weight with a 3/0 hook and a craw or beaver type bait in deep grass. Have fun doing that on a flimsy spinning rod. I use a 7'3 H rod for it most of the time.

People forget that the drop shot doesn't have to be JUST a finesse thing.

Your right it doesn't just have to be finesse thing, but that is what it was designed for & where it is at its best.

A little easier to throw light line on a weenie pole, for me.

Most all the boys that do it for a living use spinning reels. Monkey see monkey do....

Well, a lot of you guys truly don't know much, and this proves it. Dan

+1..they have a place. If it's good enough for Aaron Martens to drop shot with. Who am I to argue.

Then please sir, share your wisdom and let us bask in your greatness.

exactly.

If you not bubba rigging d/s, but using a standard finesse 3", 4" or 5" robo worm, it's perfect. Also, use 10 to 20# braid (will not twist like reg. mono) then add the fluorocarbon leader, weight of choice (I like 6#, get more hits, but will go 8 or 10 if a bit too much cover below).

I love you guys spirit, calling them fairy wands and all, and when I visited Texas most guys that took me out questioned why I had a couple of them. That's why. Love having to upsize all my baits and line while over there, in San Diego you have to go finesse too much. That's why I like fishing central Cal, at the Delta, it's like fishing Texas. Upsize, and the average bass is 3#, not 1.5 like down here.
Hope that helps.