The drop shot has since become a staple in most bass boat decks any time of year. It’s a technique that any serious bass angler knows how to rig and when to throw. I’ve thrown the drop shot all around ...

Every year it seems like we are introduced to new bass fishing rigs featuring highly specialized tackle, from ultra-specific hooks to different single-purpose weights. The split shot rig takes the ...

Basic Drop Shot Gear. Hooks. Drop shot baits are commonly nose hooked using a drop shot hook. Rod and Reel. Drop shotting excels with spinning tackle, and specifically a 7 foot to 7-foot 4-inch ...

Tie your drop shot hook to your line using a Palomar knot, leaving a long tag line below it. The length of your tag line should equal how many inches or feet you want to suspend your lure above ...

It is the drop-shot rig, ... the drop-shot rig positions a small soft-plastic lure in prime position a foot or more above the lake or river bottom. The hook is tied on the line with a Palomar ...

Basically, the drop-shot setup is a small, light wire hook in size 1 to 2/0, short shanked but wide-gapped to get a better bite on the fish’s jaw, which is tied into the leader with a Palomar or ...

All my cup-faced lures are rigged with a single swinging rig, with the hook as far back in the skirt as legally possible — this is why I really like lures with long skirts. The Pointy End When it ...

Lures usually hook a fish in the lips. I recall taking my oldest son, ... First, the drop shot is a truly unique method because it lets you put the weight underneath the bait.

Specs. Sizes: 8-6/0 Finish: Black Chrome or Red Hook Type: Octopus Pros. Consistent quality. Super sharp and sticky. Great for all trout fishing techniques. Cons. Not all shops will carry Owner hooks ...