The Best Rig For Deep Speckled Trout: The Heavy Drop Shot

What is the best rig for deep speckled trout? Hands down, it is the Heavy Drop Shot.
But why this particular rig? What makes it so great?
In this guide you will learn the answers to those questions, as well as the best way to tie the Heavy Drop Shot and, just as important, good tips to fishing it the best way possible.
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[@TheEdmeaux]

Devin, check your editing (text) at 14:36.

[@addicted2fishing119]

I do this but use palomar knots for the swivel and sinker and mainline, the hook I use a blood knot… good rig for sure even with a live bait

[@DieHardFishing361]

That lure is also excellent on the flats with a 1/4 oz Jighead so you can bounce it through the grass and sand pits quickly !!!

[@LA_FISHBITE]

Great info

[@rouxleaux3277]

Any tips on how to retrieve the heavy drop shot? Like a jig or let it sit?

[@MsSarahConner]

Let's go fishing sometime. I'll show you my version that fills da coola! It's The Notorious St. Bernard Drop Shotty!

[@cliffordtillman]

The snag at the compressor rig…. Done it soooo many times

[@barrylepine7737]

Could a medium power rod work just as well?

[@TheEdmeaux]

Storage… I make the loop for my sinker big enough to go over the crank handle on my reel. Go over that with the loop and onto the shaft where it enters the reel body. Make up slack to tight with the crank. Then I can wrap the main line 1 time around the rod and hook over an eye to keep it all tight and secure.

[@joebleaux7039]

I do the same method. 👍

[@rouxleaux3277]

Stupid question but how do you retrieve this? Reel and pop like you would with a jig? Let it sit? Slow retrieve?