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Dropshot and shaky heads are two of the most effective finesse tactics for bass fishing present lures differently but produce similar results. A shaky head jig and a drop-shot rig both catch lots of bass on pressured waters but present lures differently in the water column. Here’s a look at when and where to use each finesse tactic on your …
We’ve put together the best drop shot smallmouth tips to help you catch more fish this season. Since coming over from Japan in the early 2000’s, the drop shot has become a staple for anglers fishing deep water. It offers a completely different look than other bottom presentations, and can be effective when many other presentations fail. By moving the …
How to Rig a Drop Shot Learning how to rig a drop shot can be a bit scary to some anglers. What size hooks? What type of line? Which soft plastic should I use? But drop shotting isn’t nearly as hard as some fisherman make it out to be. If you take the time to rig it up, you can catch …
A drop shot is rapidly becoming the go-to fish catcher for scores of anglers across the country. By suspending the bait off the bottom and above the weight, it has a more natural, subtle action that quickly gets attention from even the finickiest bass. Although there has been much written about the best baits, locations, and techniques for drop shotting, …
Born in the west, the drop shot has quickly revolutionized finesse fishing. Its subtle wiggle and free-floating action are irresistible to even the most tight-lipped bass. It’s not just a finesse presentation, either, as major tournaments are won all across the country each year by anglers drop-shotting. Despite becoming commonplace, most anglers still only consider a narrow selection of baits …
Once a tightly held secret of western anglers, the drop shot has revolutionized bass fishing in clear water. It’s so effective at generating strikes from clear water bass that any time there’s a major tournament on a clear water impoundment – you can bet someone in the top 5 will be predominantly drop shotting. As a result, there’s been a …
The drop shot rig is quickly becoming one of the most important rigs in bass fishing. You can fish drop shot rigs fished deep, shallow, and anywhere in between. In this post, we will unravel the mystery of the drop shot rig and all of the components and setup you’ll need for drop shot fishing. Be sure to check out …
