![]() ![]() Hook selection - We strongly recommend Gamakatsu drop shot hooks in size 1-1/0. If you’d like to know why, check out our detailed “ Myths Busted” article. If you’re not running the Seaguar, simple mono really will outperform other fluorocarbons. Our top choices are Seaguar Invizx and Stren Original. In combination, we like to run a 6-10 pound fluorocarbon or mono leader from there to offer a touch of shock absorption and provide lessened visibility near our terminal tackle. You want a strong, sensitive mainline, and we recommend Suffix 832 in 10-20 pound test. Line selection - While you might run a big jerkbait with heavy-weight braid, it’s important that your drop shot line combine sensitivity with subtlety. To make the most of this technique, you need to keep in mind that it’s all about finesse. Run that long tag end back through the eye of the hook to redirect it.Īs you pull the tag-end through the eye, you’ll end up with something like this:Īs you can see, the tag end is now running past the hook, just waiting for a cylinder weight!įinally, tie or attach your weight to the end of the tag end, adjusting the length to suit your needs. I’ve tied a #1 Gamakatsu circle hook with 6-pound Trilene here. When you finish your Palomar, you’ll end up with a tag end that’s running back along your main line. If you’re not sure how to tie this knot, start at 1:24: Looking for a rod? Check out our guide on finding the best drop shot rod! How to Tie a Drop-Shot Rigīegin by tying your hook with a Palomar knot-intentionally producing a very long tag end. This results in an ultra-enticing action, whether you nose hook, Texas rig, or wacky rig your soft bait. And because the weight is attached to the line and not your hook or bait, the worm is free to do its thing. That allows you to target your depth precisely. Since you can run as much distance between the hook and the sinker as you wish, you can adjust the height of the hook for weeds and other vegetation. But the drop shot rig’s advantages don’t stop there. Right there, you’ll find this yields more bass, more often. Unlike standard worm fishing, the weight-rather than your line-is taking the abuse of the bottom. It’s a simple idea with some profound consequences. A drop shot rig suspends your hook above a weight.
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