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 Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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03/23/12 02:24 AM
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Fishin Mission
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What kind of setup, line, hook and sinker would you use at Fork. I want to try it when I come down on the 30th to the 9th. I've never used the technique before.
Also what are you favorite plastic brands.
Thanks for the help.
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Re: Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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03/23/12 02:24 AM
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Barrett
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lol Im leaving this one to Cmalone
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Re: Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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#7323551
03/23/12 02:37 AM
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wormman
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Any drop shot rod, 12/15# seaguar invizix, owner1/0 rigging hook and 3/16-1/2oz weight depending on depth and wind. Zoom finesse worms, or rattlesnakes.
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Re: Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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#7323557
03/23/12 02:39 AM
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BaylorLipRipper
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I use a 30 pound braid with a spinshot hook. And a 6 pound liter line with 10" to a 5/16 tungston dropshot weight. Fishing a trick worm or zoom finnese worm. Bama bug is my fav color
Baylor University Bass Fishing - Alumni
Waco, TX
Matthew 13:47-49 ~ "The Parable of the Net"
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Re: Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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03/23/12 02:40 AM
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Lake Fork Guide
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10-15# Power-Pro
15# Seaguar InvisX leader
1/4 oz tungsten pencil weight
1/0 owner rigging hook
Small finesse worm
I like a rod with a light tip but some back bone to pull the big girls from cover
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Re: Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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03/23/12 02:43 AM
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D-Hobbs
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hahah yeah I'm guessing you just watched Codys video?
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Re: Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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#7323759
03/23/12 03:22 AM
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Fishin Mission
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Yep saw the video and more and more people are talking about it. It never hurts to learn a new technique.
Does it feel like a t rig bite or is it more like a c rig and just feel weight or see the line jump the move.
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Re: Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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03/23/12 03:24 AM
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Lake Fork Guide
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Every bite is slightly different
Thump
Line jump
Worm stops wiggle
Line swims off
Line doesn't fall all the way to the bottom
Fish tries to take the rid from you, u set the hook in self defense
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Re: Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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#7323836
03/23/12 03:42 AM
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Basstoes
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or in my case...you feel nothing...because the fish arent biting
 fatty has more posts than you. I have more beer in my garage right now than you!
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Re: Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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03/23/12 03:45 AM
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Lake Fork Guide
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or in my case...you feel nothing...because the fish arent biting Bc ur to busy laughing your butts off Snakes trying to get put in the boat, you almost went swimmin. Lol You n Jr poppin off to each other, i almost fell in laughin lol
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Re: Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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03/23/12 03:46 AM
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Lake Fork Guide
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I yea jr said dont be mad he out fished ya 
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Re: Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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03/23/12 04:59 AM
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TopGunPilot
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I guess now that a Lunker was caught at Fork this weekend, everyone wants to use it so I'LL share a bit top help. The most important part of the rig is the KNOT you use for the hook. You basically want the hook to stick straight out. I use a PALOMAR. Experiment with it until you get it right and you'll feel comfortable that it will work. I use 20 pound Big Game Moss green all the way down. One little warning for you, make sure nobody is behind you when you cast it since the WEIGHT is at the end. Try fishing it straight down tight to timber and watch your line...then SET THE HOOK AND GET HER UP! With the experience I've had reading another forum in the past 20 years, here's a good link: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/drop-shot.html
TopGunPilot says "Catch a BIG ONE"
TPWD A/E Instructor (1994-2010)
Former Police Officer/EMT (1993 - 2010)
Former Lake Fork Guide (1995-2008)
Mesquite PD CPA
Plano PD CPA #49/CAPPS 2012-Present
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Re: Drop shot setup for Lake Fork?
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04/25/12 12:31 PM
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Pirogue
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10-15# Power-Pro
15# Seaguar InvisX leader
1/4 oz tungsten pencil weight
1/0 owner rigging hook
Small finesse worm
I like a rod with a light tip but some back bone to pull the big girls from cover How long of a leader are you using? Thanks.
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