I've recently started fishing a dropshot, with some success (although I'm plagued by small fish).

I've been using an old cheap-o Shakespeare spinning rod & reel and while it works OK, it really doesn't have much feel. I'm wondering if the technique specific dropshot rods really make a difference. Yes, I know that sometimes you can catch them with a cane pole, but I don't mind dropping the extra dollars if it makes a lot of difference.

I'm thinking the 7'2" Compre rod with a Sahara 2500. I don't mind the price if it really makes a lot of difference.

Also, I've been using braid with a flouro leader - would straight flouro in 10# or less be a better line selection?

Compre is a good rod lifetime warranty

I have a Falcon Cara 7' Med-Heavy spinning rod, nice soft tip for a light weight. I also use a 7' Med-Heavy G-Loomis GL3 spinning that is not so soft but is great for heavier weights in deeper water.

Good luck!

I use a Dobyns 701 for Drop Shot. If they tap it I want to feel, but if they just mouth it I don't want them to drop it before I can smarten up and realize I have been bit.

I have never had luck with straight fluro. a few pros go straight fluro, if braid to leader is the way to go for Shin Fuake, then good enough for me. In clearer water not around heavy structure put a long 10' + leader. If fish places like Fork with less clear water, go with a shorter 18" leader or so.

I've been looking near and far! Best rod I've picked up so far was the 13 omen 7"1 M for 100 bucks but going to look at my last rod tomorrow at fun n sun for the irod freds finesse 7"1 m for a buck 50! It's between the two that I've picked up! And I've looked at everything from ducket(which all my rods are), gloomis, falcon, st criox, dobyns and everything in between! I did like the dobyns champion series but not going to spend 250 on a rod I will hardly use!

I use a Dobyns DX 702 it is a Med.Lt. rod and is very sensitive. The only thing it isn't is cheap. I use 8lb. Flouro for Drop shotting.

that's my whacky worm rod and sometimes get away with using it for drop shot.

I believe a good hook hanger (should I say "weight hanger") is very important on a drop shot rod. I have a Kistler KLX drop shot rod that has a hook hanger and a weight hanger.

great point Richie! the Dobyns 701's do, but not the 702's I've got. my 701 weight hangar broke off though and hair bands just don't work perfect.

i like the Orochi XX Spinning Rod Megabass 7' Megabass Med Shakey.
i have one for dropshot and one for shakey.light and very sensitive.

I have been tempted to try Orochi, I'm just a huge Dobyns fan.

Have you tried the Orochi jerkbait rod (baitcaster)?

Ive been using a bayou kustoms drop shot rod and it one of the best ive ever put my hands on. Give jason a shout he will take care of you amd build you the best rod ever hands down!

I use a 7Ft med heavy bait casting rod, you don't always have to use spinning gear

Reel Time Rods made my drop shot rod and it is amazing. He used a Bushido Blank with the Microwave Guides. It is extremely light with a super soft tip but incredible backbone for landing the big ones. I combined it with the Okuma Helios Hx-25s to make a feather weight combo.
If you want to check it out let me know. If you get one of these in your hands you are going to want one.
I also use braid or nanofil with a flouro leader.

naw just have tho,s 2 rods at this time,but going to buy more.