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Drop Shot Question
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08/15/12 03:36 PM
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JohnLM
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WHen you guys/gals drop shot what is the best way to hook your bait and what hooks are best?
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Re: Drop Shot Question
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08/15/12 04:49 PM
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KS374
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I dont use a full on circle hook. Ive always called them mosquito hooks. usually in a 2/0 or so, pretty small hook. Most of the time I just nose hook em but lately ive bee threading them on and seems like my baits arent getting torn up so bad anymore
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Re: Drop Shot Question
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08/15/12 04:50 PM
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Shawn Mead
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Owner Rig 'N Hook in 2/0 is one of, if not the best, hooks for the Drop Shot presentation. The only thing better is River A Tackles Spin N' Rig which consists of the same Owner hook. Click the link in my signature to check it out!
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Re: Drop Shot Question
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08/15/12 04:56 PM
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Fishmark
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Outdoorsman
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Use different hooking methods for different baits. If you have a fish tank, you will learn a lot by seeing how the baits behave. I typically thread on or nose hook smaller baits depending on their natural bouyancy and ability to lay horizontal in the water. When using larger baits, I will sometimes use the "goofy" Standout hooks only because they provide the leverage for a horizontal presentation. Best advice is to spend about an hour in front of an aquarium with different baits to get a feel for what they do under water. You might be very surprised.
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Re: Drop Shot Question
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08/15/12 06:03 PM
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SkeeterRonnie
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Super Freak
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I'm getting to where I prefer a 1/0 EWG hook and tx-pose the bait on the hook. I can fish more structure with less hang ups.
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Re: Drop Shot Question
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08/15/12 06:13 PM
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Hitch
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Owner drop shot hooks for open water and robo worm 2-3/0 rebarb hook for cover.
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