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 Drop Shot Rod?
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12/24/18 02:36 AM
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Oldnitro
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What length rods are most popular?
What action? Light, Medium, Heavy?
Thanks
CB
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Re: Drop Shot Rod?
[Re: Oldnitro]
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12/24/18 02:46 AM
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cwrennell
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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Anywhere from 66 to 76, just really whatever fits you. I like the medium-light power with a fast to extra-fast action but I know some other people like a medium power with mod-fast action.
American Pride Fishing Rods
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Re: Drop Shot Rod?
[Re: Oldnitro]
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12/24/18 02:50 AM
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Joined: Mar 2010
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BriannShell
Extremely Happy Angler
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Extremely Happy Angler
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Lions do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep
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Re: Drop Shot Rod?
[Re: MikeSwain48]
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12/24/18 01:24 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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I will say that drop shot combos need a REALLY good reel. The drag has to be extremely smooth and consistent. The tiny hook and super thin line will lead to heartbreak in a snap. The hook set is a reel into it kinda set. Light pressure keeps the hook stuck, then the process of tiring out the fish begins. Get a Shimsno Stella or Daiwa Exist. The Daiwa exist JDM is on sale at Tackle Warehouse right now for half price. Around $380. A great deal on one of the smoothest drags ever put in a reel.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Drop Shot Rod?
[Re: MikeSwain48]
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12/24/18 03:45 PM
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cwrennell
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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But if you are looking for a more affordable reel I really like the Diawa Tatula LT($190) and the Lews Custom Pro Speed Spin($130).
American Pride Fishing Rods
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Re: Drop Shot Rod?
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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12/24/18 08:52 PM
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BriannShell
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I will say that drop shot combos need a REALLY good reel. The drag has to be extremely smooth and consistent. The tiny hook and super thin line will lead to heartbreak in a snap. The hook set is a reel into it kinda set. Light pressure keeps the hook stuck, then the process of tiring out the fish begins. Get a Shimsno Stella or Daiwa Exist. The Daiwa exist JDM is on sale at Tackle Warehouse right now for half price. Around $380. A great deal on one of the smoothest drags ever put in a reel. Good advice..... I use this reel https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Stradic_Ci4_Spinning_Reel/descpage-SCI4.html
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Re: Drop Shot Rod?
[Re: Oldnitro]
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12/24/18 11:02 PM
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Bill Durham
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OK.. the best in the biz at drop shotting.. Arod, Ehler, Van Dam.. all use a 40 series reel. I have used a Pflueger President and a Revo.. alot of difference in the price of the two reels. The Pflueger worked just as well as the Revo, but I like the Revo the best. I use 15lb Suffix 832 Braid to 8lb Invivix Flouro.. 1/0 Gamakatsu split shot/drop shot hook.. 3/8 to 1/4 oz weights depending on conditions and depth I'm fishing.. Oh yeah.. the rod. I like a 7' medium light. I've been using Skeet's Drop Shot rod for about 15 years now and have caught a lot of fish with it. You can spend a lot more money but I don't think it will catch you more fish.
Good luck with your choice
BD
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Re: Drop Shot Rod?
[Re: Oldnitro]
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12/24/18 11:45 PM
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ezbassin
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I like a 6ft 10in. bait caster rod and a Daiwa Steez reel. Im not a big fan of using spinning tackle.
I use a Nanoace made by Majorcraft.
Last edited by ezbassin; 12/24/18 11:57 PM.
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Re: Drop Shot Rod?
[Re: cwrennell]
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12/25/18 04:31 AM
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Brandon Potter
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Extreme Angler
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I have Tatula LT with 7 Zillion ML and its a pretty sweet combo
2022 Skeeter ZXR21
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Re: Drop Shot Rod?
[Re: Oldnitro]
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12/28/18 08:21 PM
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Bigguy1
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Outdoorsman
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NRX 822 with the exist would be a nice setup without going super expensive (stella).
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Re: Drop Shot Rod?
[Re: Oldnitro]
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12/29/18 06:10 PM
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TinRangerJim
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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Dobyns Savvy SS702SF, Med-light/fast, paired with a Shimano Stradic Ci4+
"Rip Some Lips"
Nevadan by birth, Texan by choice
Retired USAF, 1966-1989
Jim C.
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Re: Drop Shot Rod?
[Re: Oldnitro]
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12/29/18 06:48 PM
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the skipper
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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Pflueger president is the best deal out for a reel and paired with a falcon lowrider shakey head jig rod is a bad @$$ combo.
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