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| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 426 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Who has tried dropshoting? | ||
| Dru
Minnow Username: Dru Post Number: 26 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
Charles, I am just getting into it. I went on a guided trip to Table Rock in July and that is all we used. The thermal cline was at 30 feet and we caught them both suspended and on bottom. We had good luck around bridge pillings and boat docks in deep water and in standing timber in the 30 foot range. With his electronics you could actually see the fish move up and take the bait. I am going to give it a try this weekend. | ||
| Bigun
Crappie Username: Bigun Post Number: 565 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
I used to fish like this for crappie around here. Same basic set up but with tube jigs and light weights. Tried it on Fork last time I was there but got bored with it fast!!! It kinda looks like a SNOOK! | ||
| Sturm1022
Crappie Username: Sturm1022 Post Number: 398 Registered: 1-2005  Rating: N/A |
i have wanted to try it, but around here the lakes are 20' deep max, so i am not sure how to get er done! my fat fingers cant spell I'll probably turn into a floating turd and Picou will break the knob off my post counter immediately. ATW 2/10/05 
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| Texfisher
Crappie Username: Texfisher Post Number: 361 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
I keep one tied on in my boat at all times. One of these days I plan on pulling it out and giving it a try.  If you're richer than me I think we're related. If you're poorer than me I know we're related. My bass club webpage http://texbass.8m.com/ 
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| Redneck88
Bluegill Username: Redneck88 Post Number: 153 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
thats the only way i fish for crappies and perch. "If it aint got whiskers throw it back." "I'd rather be fishing than talk to you right now." | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 1318 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
I have not tried the dropshot rig yet but I am ready when the time comes. Redneck... for crappie, catfish, sandbass, etc... I use a carolina rig. It gives the kitties room to roll and flop... With the other fish, I use this so that my live bait has some freedom to swim around and when I need to re-tie I just tie to the leader till it is too short and then I replace the leader. Just FYI  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Sturm1022
Crappie Username: Sturm1022 Post Number: 404 Registered: 1-2005 Rating: N/A |
pq i thought the dropshot rig was where the hook was tied directly on the line, and the weight is 2-6 ft belowmaking a straight line, w/no leader? my fat fingers cant spell I'll probably turn into a floating turd and Picou will break the knob off my post counter immediately. ATW 2/10/05
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| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 1321 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I'll give you a second to read my post again...  BTW: You are correct about the dropshot... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Hawlin_bass
Bluegill Username: Hawlin_bass Post Number: 145 Registered: 1-2005  Rating: N/A |
I bought all the rigging to use, just hadn't made myself try it yet. I may as well, nothing else seems to work. What the hay!!! | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 430 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
The reason I ask, is this past Friday I fished with a guide and all we threw was dropshot and caught about 30 fish. I'm sold! | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 1323 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Good... Teach me how... Sounds like we need a "Charles Teaches The Dropshot" day at the lake... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Redneck88
Bluegill Username: Redneck88 Post Number: 154 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
ya i use a carolina rig too for catfish,theyll spit the hook out once they feel tension so it gives a just enough to set the hook. "If it aint got whiskers throw it back." "I'd rather be fishing than talk to you right now." | ||
| Big_p
Moderator Username: Big_p Post Number: 451 Registered: 7-2004  Rating: N/A |
Since this is a public forum I am not even going to mention what I thought a "drop shot" was. |
