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Dropshots…… #14385885 06/05/22 11:37 PM
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I am just curious about what everyone is using for dropshots now that they have been out a minute and most everyone that fishes one has what works for them. What length, power and action are you using? Along with are you using a casting or spinning??

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Spinning, 7’ ML. Also have a 6’10” M spinning Rod I like to use as well.

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Re: Dropshots…… [Re: TheHaydonSmith] #14385969 06/06/22 02:34 AM
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I use a bait caster mostly. Me and spinning reels have a love hate relationship.


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The ideal rod would be a spinning rod, so you can hook the fish in the top of the mouth. I however can't stand the fairy wands, so I throw them on a 7 foot medium heavy baitcaster with 10 lb fluoro. I have zero complaints.

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Carrot Stix (OG) ML baitcaster, Diawa Sol (customized), 7-8 lb Sunline Flouro leader, 25/30 lb Diawa J-Braid main line, Spro power swivel, roboworm rebarb 1/0 hook

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Diawa Tatula Elite MH 7'2", Diawa SV 103HS, 14 lb Sunline Flouro leader, 40 lb Diawa J-Braid or 16 lb Sunline flouro main line, Spro power swivel, roboworm rebarb 3/0 hook


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Re: Dropshots…… [Re: TheHaydonSmith] #14386824 06/07/22 12:05 AM
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There is no need to throw a drop shot on spinning tackle unless you just like using it. It works just fine on a bait caster, so it is up to choose which you like best. I use a bait caster for finesse worms and trick worms. Daiwa reels.

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Originally Posted by ezbassin
There is no need to throw a drop shot on spinning tackle unless you just like using it. It works just fine on a bait caster, so it is up to choose which you like best. I use a bait caster for finesse worms and trick worms. Daiwa reels.


Sure there is. When your lure hits with water with a bait caster it will pendulum back towards you a spinning reel it will drop straight down with the bail open. Critical when you're trying to pinpoint structure or a ledge.

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There is no need to throw a drop shot on spinning tackle unless you just like using it. It works just fine on a bait caster, so it is up to choose which you like best. I use a bait caster for finesse worms and trick worms. Daiwa reels.


Sure there is. When your lure hits with water with a bait caster it will pendulum back towards you a spinning reel it will drop straight down with the bail open. Critical when you're trying to pinpoint structure or a ledge.



Bass don't know which one I am using and I catch plenty of fish on a drop shot set up on a bait caster. I have enough experience with a bait caster that I can pinpoint structure or a ledge to fish, I know where I need to cast too and I have more control with a bait caster than I do with spinning gear. I guess if you can't cast accurately with a bait caster like yourself, then it might be better with spinning gear. I can see where using spinning gear would be better for you. Its not the best choice for everyone.

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There is no need to throw a drop shot on spinning tackle unless you just like using it. It works just fine on a bait caster, so it is up to choose which you like best. I use a bait caster for finesse worms and trick worms. Daiwa reels.


Sure there is. When your lure hits with water with a bait caster it will pendulum back towards you a spinning reel it will drop straight down with the bail open. Critical when you're trying to pinpoint structure or a ledge.



Bass don't know which one I am using and I catch plenty of fish on a drop shot set up on a bait caster. I have enough experience with a bait caster that I can pinpoint structure or a ledge to fish, I know where I need to cast too and I have more control with a bait caster than I do with spinning gear. I guess if you can't cast accurately with a bait caster like yourself, then it might be better with spinning gear. I can see where using spinning gear would be better for you. Its not the best choice for everyone.


Not sure what I ever did to piss you off whenever I respond to your post but nice polite edit.

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Hard to beat the Falcon lowrider spinning rods for the money. Medium light or Medium depending on how much finess you need. I use the medium light on anything below 8lb. Typically use the medium with 10lb line. My absolute favorite dropshot rod is the one I have from reel time rods. It's a DS69 I believe. Not sure if these are still available though since the passing of the owner.

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