Everything You Need To Know About The Drop Shot! Drop Shot 101!
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- čas přidán 28. 04. 2021
- The drop shot has been around for what seems like an eternity now and has always been a staple here on the west coast. The drop shot is one of the best techniques to just get some bites where ever and whenever. Today, we break down the full technique to help you guys understand or even elevate your drop shot game!
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I love that fact that you are so yourself when you give out the advice you stand by. No maybe’s, its all definite in your experience. And you dont sound like you’re just selling things. You really put the options out there with confidence. The swearing, the jokes, the tips are all genuine and you. Keep it that way! Its enjoyable to watch.
Thank you for watching and thank you for the feedback! 🙏🍻
I second his comment !!
I third it and can attest that he NAILED the color profile for the closest lake to their store (Lake Pleasant). Those are the juice there.
This video is "Gold Jerry...GOLD!" Best one yet.
Uncle Greg HELLLOO!
Kenny Bania 😂
You guys must really like the drop shot for a second video. I am really trying to get my presentation down for this set up, can’t wait to watch the tips you guys have for it. Thanks for the videos, you guys are awesome, keep up the good work.
best drop shot 101 period!
You guys are one of the BEST youtube channels, not to mention the best JDM store in the states! Great video!
Agree! Definitely sneaking up on many of the YT fishing vets. I look forward to their videos.
If they are selling baits in the US, then those baits are not Japanese Domestic Market baits. To be JDM tackle, the tackle isn't sold outside the Japanese Domestic Market.
thank you!
@@bradlaney71 JDM means built for the Japanese Domestic Market. If a product is made for a Japanese Angler and made to be sold in Japan to that angler, it's a JDM product whether it's on my shelf or a Japanese stores shelf. The location of the item doesn't change it's designation. 👍
Most definitely true!
This is the most informative drop shot video out there. Great job.
Thanks for the great drop shot break down. Just got into the technique and finding it very productive. Keep up the great videos.
Love all these in depth videos
Have you ever used those VMC Neko hooks before? Thoughts?
Nevermind - VMC Neko and Cover Shot are basically the same.
Thank you for watching!
@@Shawn_Lai I like the VmC Neko hooks, but not for Dropshot. Too big
OK, I have to ask. What bait does the Champion (Griff), reccomend? Lol.
I stumbled across your site recently and am extremely impressed with the content and presentations. You are absolutely amazing and gifted. I’m definitely thankful for finding your site. Thanks again from Western Kentucky.
Ben is 100% spot on about the hooks. Those decoy and owner mosquito light hooks are the deal. They were my 2 go to's even before I saw the last video. They don't skin hook like the rest. The others have no gap and are inline with the eye!
Glad you found those before this! Thanks for watching and for your feedback!
I just got into drop shot fishing, This is spot on. Caught a ton of fish first time out, however, skin hooking and loosing fish was a problem. Took Jerry's advice and my fish loss has gone way down. I have thrown the zoom fluke in ghost white with a chartreuse tail and just killing them. Next trying out a shorter drop and throwing a small craw on it. Water is up on the river and the smallies are in the current. will See....>Good job guys spot on.....
Love this content man! You’re killing it!!
One other thing guys, What I have found works good for me is to buy a reel glove for your spinning reel. I have them for all my reels baitcasters and spinning. You mentioned it is a pain to store your rig hook and weight. With the reel glove I just put the hook in it keeper on the rod and drop the weight in the reel glove and velcro it shut done! No tangling in the sealed neoprene....works great for me, Fast and easy and the upside is it keeps your reels in good shape.
Another great video always gives me new options to try
Wow! I think that was the best video I've seen you do. Had me taking notes and hanging on every word. Thank you so much. That was so cool learning the why of things not just, this is what I do. I haven't tied a drop shot yet, but I think you gave me the confidence to try. After I get new hooks. Lol. Yes I had the wrong ones. Thanks again and great job.
I had really good days with dropshot, love the mosquito owner hooks.
When I was trying to learn it after a really good day of bass on it I tried it with mealworms for trout and slayed them 30+ rainbow and tigers on the rim lakes in AZ. Just got some mylar minnows!! Love roboworms fx sculpin and straight tails. Roboworm has great colors.
Great video! Ready to watch a 1v1 challenge for dropshot and can't wait for griff to dominate once again!!
THE BEST INSTRUCTIONAL FISHING VIDS ON YT! Thank you Ben for sharing! GREAT STUFF! Very much appreciated!!
Thank you for watching!
My order just dropped and it looks even better up close. I'm going right now to try the 🔥🔥🔥. Thanks for the reviews and other content I differently appreciate them. 👍👍
Great information! Very informative.
Perfect. Abundance of info. Thanks.
I changed my hooks after watching the last video, and have already seen a difference.
Awesome!!!
Me, too!
Great video, someone who gets it and can talk it.Right on with the hooks. Thanks
VMC spin shot hooks work great for me 🙌🏽.
This is like watching an infomercial when it comes to hooks and they show what’s ‘wrong’ with other good products. It all depends on how you rig it. I’ve never had the issues described with Gamakatsu hooks, and neither have my friends 🤷♂️
What a great video!Thank you👍
Great video! Thanks!
Loved your first video !! you said you caught flack for ... THANK YOU ...loved this one even better !!! after watching your first video ,, i set up my previously purchased 6'6'' $ 80 bass pro spinning combo with what and how you recommended for line/weights/hooks first trip out on Lake Tulloch caught a 4.5 LRG MTH on the MD ROBO next week a 3.5 lb a 15" trout and spots. THANK YOU SIR !! ( 56 yrs old ) been fishing since 5 yrs old never heard of drop shot fishing until feb this yr when i bought my Bass Tracker Classic XL ,,,,and started watching youtube videos to get upto date on what's happening / what's working locally.. was a fair weather bass fisherman for the past 25 yrs fished out of the back of the boat 17 yrs ago for 2 yrs local tournaments ..split shotted . texas rig spinner baits etc etc..(never fished with a spinning rod for bass). never heard of DROP SHOT.... had my own 14' Alum Valco 15 hp with trolling mtr... caught all kinds of bass & crappie ... after watching your videos the AWE HA light bulb went off and the presentation of the bait was like DUH bait fish are mostly swimming around OFF THE BOTTOM ..can't afford the HIGH DOLLAR rods/reels.... but taking your TACKLE & TECHNIQUES tips did the job....now i just need to STOP trying to video my self catching all these fish and then shaking off right at the boat before i can put my phone down and land them ... LOL sorry the the long comment but watching your videos and learning new tricks has stirred the coals in my fire my passion for fishing ..... Thanks again Sir ( btw big fish --May 4th Black creek bare spot between the reeds sitting in 20' cast to 4' moved line once bass musta picked it up an sat there line didn't move didn't even know i had him till i went to real up again line felt heavy and it started swimming off ) GAME OVER :-)
As you were going through all the roboworms, I’m like: “man he’s naming all my colors 😂”. Great video like always!
Secrets are out! 😜🍻
Awesome video!!
Once again very nice video with great explanations :-)
Thank you for watching!
Your dropshot hooks are on point! I gotta say that G-Finese dropshot hook that Gamakatsu makes is pretty dang good. I also really dig that Gamakatsu roboworm hook too. I’m gonna say this is probably the best dropshot videos on CZcams. Yeah, I said. You guys are banging out some great videos! I hope you guys do a video on that new Jackall Swim Jig. Thanks
Thank you for watching man! I agree, the G Finesse is a good one 👍
Thank you for talking smack about those hooks ... I've been fishing my whole life... primarily trout and catfish.... now I live in an area where I'll be fishing for bass and stripers ... but before I get into a lot of striper gear and studying that.. I'm studying bass fishing. So it's a lot to learn. Your drop shot information is priceless to me. The other video you made about hook selection made a lot of sense to me .. I currently have a 6 ft 6 medium st. Criox spinning rod that I was gonna try for my drop shot rod. .. love that rod .. but I think im gonna switch to a medium light spinning rod.. 🤔 ... and I've used bait casters before and liked them but never bought one... I'm gonna buy me a decent medium heavy bait caster rod probably 7 ft range for other applications.. but first I'm gonna practice my drop shot technique.. it's really popular for the bass fisherman, on the lakes that I'll be fishing.. .. lake pleasant az and roosevelt lake and bartlett lake.. really want to get better at bass fishing . I've always struggled bass fishing because I just never studied it .. your video's help.
Great advice, I feel I gain a lot of useful information from your in depth videos on technique. Please consider doing a video on the soft plastic swimbait. There are so many designs & types. Nobody can tell you which type ( full body, hollow body, split tail, paddle tail etc) is best for which technique except a tackle expert like yourself. Sweet tip on bass don't have hands..
Great video Ben. I use the Owner Mosquito Light #1 or #2 hook, and my goto bait is the Big Bite Bait Smallie Smasher nose hooked. GP Org Blk Pearl Blue Flake (bluegill imitation) in the morning, and early spring. Chartreuse/white in the afternoon, bright sunny day. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
I couldn't agree more about everything you said your 100% rite
I’ve never utilized a drop shot. But I did pick up a few of the things to do so and try it out. Love these kind of vids.
Thank you for watching!
Good content, Ben! 👍🏼. Wacky rigging a jackall flickshake (5.8”) on a dropshot is a killer bait when the fish have seen way too many nose hooked baits...
Great breakdown
I may have to go back to straight Fluoro losing dexterity in my fingers 🤬. Arthritis sucks. I’ve been using #10 braid with a #5 leader. Not sure what else to do other than going to heavier line.
I've really like the VMC drop shot hooks, they work great. I also have long ago done away with the weight and attaches a jig instead. You can use what ever you want on the jig and something different on the drop shot. I confess I target walleye a majority of the time so use a leach on top and a minnow on the bottom. Many times have set the hook into two at once!
Nice little fight when you get a smallie on the top and a walleye on the jig.
This is the greatest drop shot tutorial out there
Ben! When you were talking about the pain in the ass drop shot storage issue, I was wondering... turns out we store them the same way! The first time I used one I figured that that was the most efficient and logical way to store it and I’ve done that ever since. I guess great minds think alike...?
Great stuff guys. I love your videos. Next time i visit the in-laws in Green Valley, i am going to make it a point to swing by and see your shop. Thanks again.
We look forward to that! 🍻
I started losing fish and after your 5 mistakes video every single one gets all the way to my hand. So from my view it was very helpful.
Great video buddy
Love these vids bud.. I really want to come visit the store too, my friend lives in Phoenix and tells me your store is a spectacle
I bought them damn junk hooks lol!!!! They got me. I did buy owner ones 👍🏻. Owner is great
Appreciate the work, and videos! Hate to admit it, I drop a lot, it catches fish. Keep it up!
Be proud to throw the ds. That has produced a lot of good fish for me. Aka Ds Specialist
You're a wealth of knowledge thank you! I always have luck with 5150!
Vmc techset, 20lb hi vis chartreuse 8 strand j-braid, 10lb flouro leader, 5/16 weight... on a baitcaster.... completely changed the game for me. From bluegill to bass to catfish to striper.
Thank you !
Excellent video. I found the introductions of the baits most interesting....the vast majority I've never heard of. Will check a few out. And Megabass a big time success story for me. Giants. $17-25 each for a hard bait is flat out crazy but they work. Wish I lived in N AZ. I'd love to visit that store.
Great video
Great video Ben, when it gets tuff for me in Pennsylvania I will nose hook a 2 3/4 inch tube
Tubes are so effective in some places!
Everything I needed to know, EXCEPT how to tie on the hook and sinker...!
i think his first video showed that --- or type in your search drop shot rigging
I about fainted when I saw what the inside of your store looks like! That's a bass fisherman's paradise man! And to think that I was in Phoenix last year to pick up a welder I bought on auction and gad no idea you guys were there, I'm pissed at myself.
Great Job Guys, You guys Rock! I pretty much use everything you showed and some of the techniques as well. I did love that you explained how to use as well, some people don't believe in dragging the dropshot but some day they may get it. Have a great weekend!
One of my favorite ways to drop shot this time of year is wacky rigged senko on a drop shot with a long long leader. Have had crazy good days during pre and post spawn times with it
That Valley Hill bait looked really good in the water.
Thats a dope little bait!
You were 100% correct about the hooks. The one and most important color you missed is Pumpkinseed.
excellent.
People’s Worm does so great in my clear water reservoir 🤘🏼
Morning Dawn also will get a bite 99% of the time
When morning Dawn first came out I thought it was such a stupid color and would go away quickly🤣. I was wrong!!! They never stop eating it!
The best how to video if you're just starting out with spinning setups and drop shotting...period. Assassin isn't a terrible alternative to FC leader if you're running 8lb...with sniper behind the two at 8lb if I had to choose.
@11:45 recommends hook size to worm size. Something ive been looking for on many videos. Finally Thank You! 🍻
Have you guys done a shakey head video? I'd really like to see your take or recommendations on that.
Ben for PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!! :)
We SLAUGHTERED bass @ bartlett this last week with some geecrack revival shad from you guys on dropshot. They smell like fritos! We rock the owner 5133-101 and bend the hook open a little.
I have caught hundreds, possibly 1,000+ bass on a dropshot, I typically use #1 Gamakatsu dropshot hooks, and I almost never lose a fish on them. More common to have line break than lose a fish off the hook. Setup is 6’6” medium spinning rod with 8lb seaguar fluoro, 1/4oz tungsten weight.
Owner mosquito hooks are my favorite
Thanks a lot! Great vid.
Why not a small (10, 8) swivel between the braid and fluorocarbon for the twist issue?
I don't like the swivel because it seems to get hung up a lot and sometimes when I'm using a floating type bait like zman elazteck stuff I fill like it pulls the bait back down . All that said , if you have confidence with a swivel use it, for sure it will help with stopping line twist .just my thoughts and I'm nobody
Are the new NRX’s coming out soon?
Just finally gave into trying out dropshot this year. Went out and got a few packs of the Owner Mosquito hooks for my nose hook presentation. Now with the weedless side I went with the Owner Down Shot Offset Hook. Jeff if you could, would that hook be better than the Cover Shot? Fishing northern Indiana, alot of ponds and lakes have mixed vegetation all throughout. Thank you.
I have an NRX852S so I will have to start using it for drop shotting. Do you think it would also be a decent choice for ned rigs or would you go lighter? Would love to see a ned rig deep dive video as well!
You said your leader knot reels in to just before the spool. I use the FG knot, 20lb braid to 8lb mono. I would have trouble getting that knot to pass easily through the eyelet at the tip of my 7' rod. I've tried other knots, but none appear to be as low profile as the FG. Is there another that you would recommend?
Thanks for a REALLY great and detailed video!
Fishing Assault's King Jesters are great for the drop shot rig.
Great tips need to try the do live shad for the small mouth here in Michigan
Oh god. 😂🤦🏽
@@thehookuptackle_usa smash fest
Amazing instructional video. My first video I viewed from your store was the previous drop shot video.
Thank you for the amazing insight into the process.
I feel fortunate to have a training group from AZ.
You v an relate to the challenges of fishing crowded AZ lakes in The Valley.
Thank you again.
Thank you for watching!
I learned if you fish during fall turn over or after fall turn over use 24 to 36 inch leed line on drop shot. During summer I myself generally use 14 to 16 inch leed line an works perfectly. Use 14 to 16 inch maybe longer if you find if it's super hot an fish are out deeper. Try tying 2 drop shots. One that 12 to 14 inch leed line an one 24 inch leed line if you fish deeper.
surprised u didn't talk about the wacky drop shot which is also another killer for prespawn an spawn but keep releases tho competitions videos love em def learn some things from them.
There have definitely been times the wacky rig has helped! There’s so many different things we can do on the Dropshot! 🍻
@@thehookuptackle_usa def agree man
Any comments on the Landsat , Ben ! Enjoyed this very much as I drop shot here in the yuma waters all the time!
I don't like it. I sell a lot of them, and people love them. But I don't find it as sensitive as the baby plugging and wind buster.
Thanks
Informative and this dude cusses... I like this guy... I trust him.
I use an octopus hook for drop shot hooks an fish never slip off hook the slight bend at hook tip really pins nicely to roof of fishes roof of the mouth. Will especially help keep fish on the hook
I'd be curious to see a video on Ned rigs or other finesse stuff, I like the different perspective you guys present as opposed to the normal outlets.
Spot on with my experience drop shotting as well. Been using the mosquito hooks as long as I can remember (20 years?, whenever they came out). Absolutely the best hook for that nose hook presentation in my opinion.
We’ll have to do a Ned episode
Works good in Canada for walleye and almost everything else that swims. Even on a slow day, something usually bites. Good for kids. Use a split shot. If it snags, it'll just pull off Then just pinch on another one. Why use expensive weights when cheap ones work just as good.
Have you had experience the Trokar/Eagleclaw dropshot specific hook? I’ve only managed to try that one and the aaron martens g finesse and my landing percentage is almost twice as good using the trokars. Landed a 4.5 pound smallmouth last week using em
This video was so imperative just ordered a bunch of dropshot lures from you all,though what's your rod of choice with drop shots.
People be looking at me cray to throw a ned rig on the end of my line instead of the weight ....I killed it this fall with it.
Great video. Question; what happened to the "HookUp Special" custom RoboWorm color?
Can you drop shot on casting setup. Is it advantage or disadvantage to spinning. I’ve always like the feel of Baitcaster . What would you recommend for line, weight? I have mgl Shimano baitcaster reel, I really like.
Can I just use a uni knot for the drop shot hook with a long tag end for weight, my normal knot, when I tried the hook was up and I did not need to pass line through. Or should I use palomar and pass line through?
Given the line twisting problem, what's your opinion on using a swivel with snap and hanging a drop shot rig off it? Any good, or does it kill sensitivity?
Quick question hopefully some can tell me, what is the small bait that he has tied on during this video?
OK, I have to ask. What bait does the Champion (Griff), reccomend? Lol.
Yup
What do recommend to fish in Detroit river where current is strong and water body is restively deep
Great videos...what knot for leader to braid?
I personally prefer to use a tippet ring. It is what professional fly fishermen use to transition from different line material to line material and line size.
Can you compare the reins bubbling shaker vs. the sunny bros. Drug stick? Thanks
I struggle threading the small minnow lures on the hook they dont end up sitting right on the hook & sometimes thread them on upside down .😅
So to make it clear for me here in Romania, your fluoro leader is 8’-12’ long with a let’s say Albright knot just above the reel?
Do you guys carry bfs drop shot weights? 1/32 & 1/64?
Ice fishing micro lures 1/2" & 3/4"?
overall a good video for the beginner , a couple of thoughts..
you are correct 'the owner mosquito light hooks are pretty much the same hook as the decoy, i have trouble telling them apart ( makes me wonder if the decoy hook is actually a owner hook rebranded, i give the edge to owner because of equal sharpness but cheaper, more available and you can order them in quantities of 25.)
- have you tried Zappu "Air Dancer" hooks? very thin wire , unbelievably sticky but you have to set your drag accordingly to avoid bending the hook.
- Weedless hooks - Owner cover shot is the best in the game but if you cant find those , Trokar lightwire finesse worm hook is a good second (cheaper/more available), not crazy about the Roboworm hooks due to the bait keeper
- Sinking braid is worth a mention , i think it gives you an advantage in bite detection & in windy conditions. few manufacturers make it ( YGK)
- A couple of things i feel you failed to expound upon which could be discussed in an advanced user video... , ( the importance of how to work the bait , dragging , dead sticking , common mistake of overworking the bait etc , the utmost importance of getting a good reel because of how important the drag plays into all of this , also how to set the drag, many a fish are lost due to incorrect set drag, how to select the correct rod lengths and power actions based on cover and hook used ( nose hook vs weedless) , Power Shotting ( using a baitcaster in heavy cover) and lastly how dropshotting is one of the best presentations for bedding fish and the type of baits to use for this.
Also scent. You can deadstick a bunch of these baits with the right scent and kill it. Some plastics come pre-scented, some need something applied. Bang garlic works here or spikeit garlic. Also messing with a float profile of a sinking worm can change the game. Put a bubble in the tip of the tail to get it to come up can turn on the bite.