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Re: Drop shot “tag” length [Re: RCarter] #15136397 07/21/24 02:34 PM
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RCarter TFF Celebrity Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 9,802 No Place But Texas	Originally Posted by RCarter https://sportfishingbuddy.com/drop-shot-rig/# And he's a Minnesota guy WORK HARD.....FISH HARDER! GOD is Great...BEER is Good...and PEOPLE are CrAZy billy currington

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Re: Drop shot “tag” length [Re: nfhbass] #15136400 07/21/24 02:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,992 Mansfield, Tx. E ezbassin TFF Guru
ezbassin TFF Guru E Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,992 Mansfield, Tx.	Just do some experimenting for yourself and see what length works best. That's what I do quite a bit with all kinds of stuff to see what works best for bass fishing. I have been doing that for years now to determine what works best for me or what I like best and mainly what the fish like best.

Re: Drop shot “tag” length [Re: RCarter] #15136401 07/21/24 02:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,992 Mansfield, Tx. E ezbassin TFF Guru
ezbassin TFF Guru E Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,992 Mansfield, Tx.	Originally Posted by RCarter Originally Posted by RCarter https://sportfishingbuddy.com/drop-shot-rig/# And he's a Minnesota guy LOL

Re: Drop shot “tag” length [Re: nfhbass] #15136405 07/21/24 02:40 PM
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ezbassin TFF Guru E Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,992 Mansfield, Tx.	Originally Posted by nfhbass Maybe you guys could watch the video, and then we can talk about the specifics of drop shot lengths I’ll kick it off, I think it doesn’t matter much if you are fishing vertical. If you are casting out aways, I think a longer length (24-30”) 61-76 cm, is better because it still keeps your bait up off the bottom at that angle How far off the bottom will it be at that angle? What angle will it be at? Last edited by ezbassin; 07/21/24 02:41 PM.

Re: Drop shot “tag” length [Re: nfhbass] #15136406 07/21/24 02:40 PM
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OP nfhbass TFF Team Angler N Joined: Nov 2023 Posts: 3,984 Nacogdoches Co.	Thanks for all the input fellas, always helpful.

Re: Drop shot “tag” length [Re: ezbassin] #15136407 07/21/24 02:41 PM
Joined: Nov 2023 Posts: 3,984 Nacogdoches Co. N nfhbass OP TFF Team Angler
OP nfhbass TFF Team Angler N Joined: Nov 2023 Posts: 3,984 Nacogdoches Co.	Originally Posted by ezbassin Originally Posted by nfhbass Maybe you guys could watch the video, and then we can talk about the specifics of drop shot lengths I’ll kick it off, I think it doesn’t matter much if you are fishing vertical. If you are casting out aways, I think a longer length (24-30”) 61-76 cm, is better because it still keeps your bait up off the bottom at that angle How far off the bottom will it be at that angle? I mean I’m not trying to apply trigonometry to this. Did you happen to watch the video, I think everyone would find it valuable before talking about this topic.

Re: Drop shot “tag” length [Re: nfhbass] #15136758 07/21/24 07:26 PM
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avid_basser TFF Celebrity A Joined: May 2019 Posts: 9,397 Pilot Point, TX, Denton	It varies on the conditions. Most times I'm using 4-6" leader.

Re: Drop shot “tag” length [Re: nfhbass] #15138001 07/22/24 07:20 PM
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TinRangerJim Pro Angler T Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 551 Cedar Creek Lake	Originally Posted by nfhbass Originally Posted by ezbassin Finesse worm 7.375in. Trick worm 10.25in. Magnum trick worm 12.20 in. Those are very specific lengths, ok, I’ll try that. Hint: measure with a micrometer, mark it with chalk, cut with an axe "Rip Some Lips" Nevadan by birth, Texan by choice Retired USAF, 1966-1989 Jim C.

Re: Drop shot “tag” length [Re: nfhbass] #15138082 07/22/24 08:11 PM
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OP nfhbass TFF Team Angler N Joined: Nov 2023 Posts: 3,984 Nacogdoches Co.	Thanks guys, very helpful

Re: Drop shot “tag” length [Re: nfhbass] #15138088 07/22/24 08:16 PM
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5-20 Extreme Angler 5 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,228 Austin	Usually about 13" or so I think. Maybe 14". That seems to work the best for me when I dropshot. Hardly an expert though. With the shorter tag length such as 10" or 11" I seem to pick up or move the weight too much instead of just lifting the worm up and that's when I get most of my bites. On that initial lift with the weight still staying in place. I cast most of the time to points or whatever structure or cover I can see as opposed to fishing vertical. Last edited by 5-20; 07/22/24 08:19 PM. Toads for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Re: Drop shot “tag” length [Re: nfhbass] #15138364 07/23/24 01:19 AM
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Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King TFF Team Angler F Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 3,577 Arlington	8-10ins

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