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Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 12:35 AM
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Warren60
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Ok,finesse fishing is not something I am accustomed to. I have a drop shot rod and reel but I was wondering what y'all's opinion on a drop shot worm was or drop shot bait in general. It is very much appreciated.
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Re: Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 12:40 AM
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goodman1389
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My favorite is Robo worm straight tail
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Re: Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 12:49 AM
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Mike_Soriano
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I like the xcite slim x on account of its buoyancy. I fish them on 12# braid with A 6' flouro leader. I like using a 1/0 worm hook and trig the worm. Saves a lot of headaches as far as snags. The stretch from the leader along with the softer action of a ds rod balances out well against the braid for a thin wire hookset. Justdont try to break their jaw. a swift 9 to 12 lift of the rod against a taught line will do the job.
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Re: Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 01:15 AM
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kevine80
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Re: Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 02:43 AM
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Hitch
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Re: Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 02:45 AM
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New Start
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Re: Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 02:46 AM
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Re: Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 02:47 AM
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Warren60
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Any particular color strike you as better than others
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Re: Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 02:54 AM
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ezbassin
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Any particular color strike you as better than others It depends on what the fish want, sometimes it is watermelon colors, sometime red colors, sometimes purple colors at least that is what works for me at Fork. It also depends on water clarity and if it is sunny or cloudy. Lately I have been drop shoting trick worms and V&M pork pins (the longer ones) although I still keep a second drop shot rod rigged up with a finesse worm also on deck at all times.
Last edited by ezbassin; 11/21/16 02:58 AM.
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Re: Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 02:58 AM
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RiveraTackleCo.
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Start with green pumpkin. Then dip the tail in chartreuse.
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Re: Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 02:59 AM
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PEDRO H.
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Double Z 6" shaker has been doing good for me.
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Re: Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 03:20 AM
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kevine80
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Re: Drop shot worm
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11/21/16 04:20 AM
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hookinbass
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Zoom 4" finesse worm in June Bug or Green Pumpkin Magic.. That's about it
Lews Xtreme Angler Series Rods
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