Drop shot setup

What’s a good quality drop shot rod? What length and action has proven to be best for you guys.

Any good 7’ ish M or ML rod with a fast tip will do.

I use a dobyns 702, and a Shimano expride

Pretty much. Most important things are extremely sharp hooks, extra fast tip on a light, parabolic rod, and a really smooth drag.

NRX 822 DSR

I used to drop shot quite a bit. I can’t stand it anymore. I don’t think I’ve caught one over about 5 or 6 pounds on it, and the average fish is about a pound. I’m not out fishing for 1 pound fish.

I like to go for the big ones.

Price range?

Sound like Bill Dance.

Under $150

You sent that kind of money on a drop shot rod? Have you found it to be worth it?

Trika. Any model really

I’m gonna spool up my new spinners with pink braid….just to satisfy y’all.

I almost went pink, instead I went neon green

You need to run this by ibock first.

I'm a Daiwa fan. I have the following that I use for drop-shotting.

Daiwa Procyon, 6'8" Medium Fast, PCYN681MFS, $79.99
Daiwa Tatula XT, 7'1", Medium Light Fast, TATULAXT701MLFS, $99.99
Daiwa Tatula, 7'1", Medium Light Fast, TTU711MLFS, $159.99.
Daiwa Tatuala, 7'3", Medium Fast, TTU731MXS, $159.99.

I love all 4 of them & wouldn't hesitate to re-buy them again.

I used a Procyon at Scheels Bass University. It is a very good rod for the money. The Tatulas are even better.

I use a Dobyns DX702 paired with a Shimano Stradic 2500. Use a light braided line with about a 6ft. Flouro leader of 6-8 lb. Good luck, give Berkley Live Gulp minnows a try.

Been using a Power Tackle lpc 400 for years. This last year I started playing around with a Loomis NRX+ 852c. Kinda like it so far.

Actually I have 2 of them and yes to me they are worth it.

Might as well buy a crappie rod & reel, you’ll catch the same size of fish.

You mean like the ones you’re catching now with the heavy duty bait casting gear (if any)?

Something like that, but our fish are straight and not 🌈 like the Cali bass.

All of my bait casters are on Power tackles…..got a rod locker full of them. Not wanting to spend that on this setup but don’t want a Walmart crappie rod either

You’ll run into some grown ones on occasion.

He used one of those white rods from the name I don’t say anymore. Nice fish!

It doesn’t take anything special. You can get a solid combo for $150
And get after it.

That's a silver blanked Tatula Elite, the first generation. Fish Boat Docks

I thought you had one of those micro magics haha. I got suckered into buying one of those, it was a spinning rod, took it right back to academy where it came from, the guides were all wrong, it went from a big stripper guide to those teeny tiny guides way too fast, you could care it like 20 feet, and ALL the pressure was put on 1 or 2 of the guides. Junk.

Daiwa is pure gold - sorry for the confusion.

There is nothing wrong with a fairly wand. They flat out catch 'em.

I have several l, but there is definitely something wrong with them.

Understandable! I drop shot alot and have tried out most rods out there, but wanted to pass on the 2 that I feel are the best for me. Good luck on your search.

You might like the 13 fishing rods, cheap but feel nice, plenty of spinning models to choose from.

Check out the phenix rods, I don't recall which series it is, but picked one up yesterday for 150.00. 7'2 medium action and felt really nice.

Phoenix makes a good rod

Working Today? 34 post today. computer work?

Who’s counting?

Drop shot is a technique that has the bait above the weight. I have 4 different drop shot set ups, all on baitcasters. You don't need a fairy wand and 8 pound line like most will tell you. You don't need to nose hook the bait as most will tell you. All of that is just B/S. I throw a Finesse worm on one, a trick worm on another, a 7-10 inch worm on another and I punch grass with a drop shot with 65# test braid. All of them work very well.

I think people use lighter lines when the water is really clear and the fish are selective, maybe that doesn’t apply where you are?

Nope....Lake Welsh is pretty clear and they will eat a drop shot tied on with straight braid.

Today, we’ve reversed the Carolina rig on TFF

I’ll try out the magnum shot, what type of rod and how much weight do you use?

65 pound braid to a 25 pound leader with a 4/0 hook and a magnum trick worm. XH rod. Abu 5000 reel.

3/4 casting sinker?

One thing that hasn't been mentioned is the weight , almost think it's close to as important as the rod as far as efficiency goes, but we can't give away everything right.

Please, spill the beans.

I fish it almost like EZ. Baitcaster, 12 lbs line, 1/4 oz weight. Year round. Medium rod with a good tip.
Caught more fish and won more money on that set up than anything I’ve ever fished.

10” worm?

4” worm

There was a guy on here that used to talk about dropping rigs with big heavy weights into deep grass…

I have a dobyns 742dx I think it is, that I use for heavy shakey heads, maybe I’ll rig it up for drop shots too

What was your screen name back then?

Me, you still have'nt answerd the ? yet. You went 0 to a pro in record time, its annoying.

I Like Informative Posts......

I like a 7'3 MH EXTRA Fast for 15lb brand to 8lb flouro on a Stella 3000HG, Now if we are fishing super clear stuff 7'3 M Fast with 10lb braid to 6lb flouro on a Stella 2500HG.

Stella’s for the win!🏆

It only took 3 replies for this to go south. A fairly new member with 150 post ask a legitimate question. Yet Minner Bucket comes out of the closet to tell us he is gay. He couldn't wait for a few more replies. I guess a drop shot post just sent him over the edge. I realize that joking around can be fun. And I enjoy it to. But this thread like many others is a great example of what's wrong with this forum. There were some really helpful replies. He'll I learned a few things. Hobgood12, it's not always like this. There are some really good fisherman here that will help you. But unfortunately they are getting fewer and fewer. And of course they are going to start on me. Which is fine because others words mean nothing to me.

You'd make a great mod for Al over on BBC

It’s great having angry old guys on here, gives me something NOT to look forward to. What exactly do you contribute to the forum?

Drop shot setup to me = baitcaster.

1/8 - 1/4 oz
Carrot Stix OG ML
Daiwa Sol w/ upgraded bearings / Carbotex drag
Sunline Sniper 8 lb

3/16 oz +
Daiwa Tatula Elite Multi-purpose (MH)
Daiwa Tatula SV TW
Sunline Sniper 14 lb

Hobgood12,

Sorry for taking part in your thread being hijacked. I hope you’ll forgive me.

I’ve gone shopping for you, I think this is a hi quality rod that will fit what you’re looking for, at a price that’s within your budget.



I’ve had good luck with Shimano spinning rods.

Good look with whatever you decide on

+1

When it comes to drop shot fishing, having the right rod can make a significant difference in your success. Here is a top-quality drop shot rod that you might consider:

Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS Spinning Rod:
Length: 7 feet 1 inch
Lure Rating: 1/8 to 1/2 ounce
Line Rating: 6 to 12 pound mono and 6 to 20 pound braid
Features: Lightweight, super-strong, split EVA grip
Price: $290
Pros: Comfortable length for anglers of all sizes, lightweight components for all-day use
Cons: Some anglers might not like the bold color.


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If there was STFF, how many would be left, 10 of us?