Today’s Buyer’s Guide is all about dropshotting! The dropshot is a reliable way to catch bass throughout the year. Paired with the right baits, it can produce big bass as well. We’ve selected a handful of baits for this video that work exceptionally well at different times of year and in different conditions. Come along as we dial in the dropshot.
This rig can excel when the water is cold. When nothing else is working the dropshot can keep getting bit. The key is knowing which baits will give you the action you’re looking for, and how to work them. A lot of anglers over-work the dropshot, meaning they shake it way too much. In the cold months in particular, the dropshot is all about a soft touch and subtle presentation. As the water warms in Spring, you can mix up the presentation with more movement and different baits to continue seeing success.
Below you’ll find links to our favorite baits in the order they were discussed in the video. We’ve also included color recommendations, favorite hooks and weights for properly rigging the baits, and some of our favorite rods and reels for fishing this technique. All of the links go directly to TackleWarehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
The Worms…
-Roboworm Fat Straight Tail Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Colors: MM3, Peoples Worm, Prism Shad
-Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple, Green Pump, org, blk, pro blue flake
-Reaction Innovations Flirt 4.95: http://bit.ly/2CMB33J
Colors: Spanish Fly, Morning Dawn
-Strike King Dream Shot: http://bit.ly/2aAoUoR
Colors: Triple Magic, Prism Shad, Desert Craw
-Damiki Armor Shad 3″: http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o
Colors: Rp Blue Pearl, Pure Gill, American Shad
-Keitech Easy Shiner 3″: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: TW Pro Blue, Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad
-Reaction Innovations Shiver Shot: http://bit.ly/2JCpY7S
Colors: SunGill, Bad Shad Green
-Strike King Half Shell: http://bit.ly/2iR9awm
Colors: Morning Dawn, Green Pumpkin Purple
Favorite Dropshot Hooks…
Light Wire- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1 or 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Heavy Wire- Trokar Dropshot (Size 1 or 2): http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Weedless- Owner Cover Shot (Size 1 or 1/0): http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR
Favorite Weights…
Tungsten- Swagger Pencil (Black): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx
Lead- QuickDrops Drop Shot: http://bit.ly/2BjFCp3
Tim’s Favorite Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 822S DSR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline SX-1 Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Matt’s Favorite Combo…
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX WhipSnake: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej
Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB
Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Budget-Friendly Dropshot Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’6″ Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Power Pro 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Previous Buyer’s Guides…
-Creature Baits: https://youtu.be/YETFbtDnkys
-Ned Rigs: https://youtu.be/2dph_2GZbKg
-Deep Diving Crankbaits: https://youtu.be/pZPEsvdSZBg
-Big Swimbaits: https://youtu.be/pvdpFgAbU8Q
-High End Combos: https://youtu.be/qsnnWKINVqM
-$500 Combos: https://youtu.be/GWyFdKu0nYc
-$400 Combos: https://youtu.be/1k3FyjCbSgI
-$200 Combos: https://youtu.be/mS5MZvmfrtE
-$100 Combos: https://youtu.be/-RXLi3Yd4QY
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Equipment We Use Daily…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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