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 Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: Smurfs]
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07/20/24 10:12 PM
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You can do it either way. A lot of guys gripe about line twist when using straight fluro, if it works for you I wouldn’t switch.
If you’re getting twisted up, use braid and connect a leader with the knot of your choice. That has nothing to do with his question Make sure you troll everyone while you’re at it Your wrong again, dont be an [censored] about! 
WORK HARD.....FISH HARDER!
GOD is Great...BEER is Good...and PEOPLE are CrAZy
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: madermu]
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07/20/24 10:14 PM
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nfhbass
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Look at all the trolls that come out of the woodwork, good for you all.
Any of you have opinions on Fluoro for drop shotting to help the OP?
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: madermu]
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07/20/24 10:21 PM
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prosise
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bit my tongue. agree
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: madermu]
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07/20/24 10:41 PM
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Wayne P.
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I use regular castable fluorocarbon as a leader with braid, The made-for-leader fluorocarbon lines I have tried are too stiff to create a good Palomar knot for the hook.
Last edited by Wayne P.; 07/20/24 10:42 PM.
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: Wayne P.]
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07/20/24 10:49 PM
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madermu
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I use regular castable fluorocarbon as a leader with braid, The made-for-leader fluorocarbon lines I have tried are too stiff to create a good Palomar knot for the hook. Appreciate it Wayne!
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: madermu]
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07/20/24 11:18 PM
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Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King
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Never a issue with braid to flouro leader. powerpro v2 15lb braid - FG knot - 8 to 10 lb Seaguar Invizx. Have yet to break off a single time other than on snags. I can often go weeks without having to put a leader on. You either tied a bad knot or something. I have fished this way for about 10 years and never had a single issue.
powerpro v2 15lb braid
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: madermu]
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07/20/24 11:34 PM
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nfhbass
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What brand and pound test wasn’t working out for you?
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: madermu]
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07/20/24 11:59 PM
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ezbassin
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I did a test on a clear water lake using 30# braid for my drop shot set up (no leader) and got just as many bites with it as I do using straight fluorocarbon line. I was surprised, it made no difference at all to the fish.
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: ezbassin]
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07/21/24 12:20 AM
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nfhbass
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I did a test on a clear water lake using 30# braid for my drop shot set up (no leader) and got just as many bites with it as I do using straight fluorocarbon line. I was surprised, it made no difference at all to the fish. Hmmm. In good conditions or tough conditions?
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: ezbassin]
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07/21/24 12:32 AM
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I did a test on a clear water lake using 30# braid for my drop shot set up (no leader) and got just as many bites with it as I do using straight fluorocarbon line. I was surprised, it made no difference at all to the fish. Sometimes it makes absolutely no difference
WORK HARD.....FISH HARDER!
GOD is Great...BEER is Good...and PEOPLE are CrAZy
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: nfhbass]
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07/21/24 12:45 AM
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ezbassin
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I did a test on a clear water lake using 30# braid for my drop shot set up (no leader) and got just as many bites with it as I do using straight fluorocarbon line. I was surprised, it made no difference at all to the fish. Hmmm. In good conditions or tough conditions? I guess the bass were feeling good that day and just wanted to eat what they saw. I don't know,,,,I did not ask them.
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: madermu]
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07/21/24 01:13 AM
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nfhbass
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I think I’m going to try out some of that sinking braid
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: madermu]
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07/21/24 01:16 AM
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Tip*
Buy the high vis yellow. Order a pack of Sharpies in Slate Grey. Not regular grey, Slate grey.
Then color the braid from terminal, back up about 5-10 feet.
Keep the Sharpie in the tackle box. Color up as you cut line.
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: nfhbass]
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07/21/24 01:39 AM
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tejasbass
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That thin invisx will put you on a good broke off pattern I've been using Invizx for over 20 years and have had very few breakoffs. None from bad line. I caught a 9.16 on 8lb test in April and was never worried about breaking off.
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Re: Drop Shot Question
[Re: Grasshopperglock]
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07/21/24 01:49 AM
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Tip*
Buy the high vis yellow. Order a pack of Sharpies in Slate Grey. Not regular grey, Slate grey.
Then color the braid from terminal, back up about 5-10 feet.
Keep the Sharpie in the tackle box. Color up as you cut line. I did this until I discovered 832 Camo. 20# is 6 # diameter. I don't break off.
Less gritchin', more fishin'
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