A Few Dropshot Questions...

Hey everyone...

All this talk lately about dropshotting, palomar knots, 'fancy' hooks, and
everything else has had me thinking and I have a few quick questions for
Warren, Rich Z., or anyone else that likes to dropshot. What does 'your'
typical dropshot rig consist of? What line size, color, and brand do you
usually use? What's your most productive dropshot bait? What size and brand
hooks do you prefer? Do you use a fluoro leader or just attach the hook to the
mainline? If so, what size and do you use a small swivel to attach the fluoro
to the main line? I thought I read once that dropshotting can add a little line
twist and using a swivel can help alleviate some of it. And finally, what rod
or rods do you prefer? If you think of anything that might help someone who
hasn't had much experience dropshotting, by all means feel free to add it. OK,
maybe that's a few more than a few questions.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Jim Jr.
www.teamhornerfishing.com

On 18 Oct 2004 17:08:03 GMT, ospam27 (Jim Jr.)
wrote:

Hey everyone...

All this talk lately about dropshotting, palomar knots, 'fancy' hooks, and
everything else has had me thinking and I have a few quick questions for
Warren, Rich Z., or anyone else that likes to dropshot. What does 'your'
typical dropshot rig consist of? What line size, color, and brand do you
usually use? What's your most productive dropshot bait? What size and brand
hooks do you prefer? Do you use a fluoro leader or just attach the hook to the
mainline? If so, what size and do you use a small swivel to attach the fluoro
to the main line? I thought I read once that dropshotting can add a little line
twist and using a swivel can help alleviate some of it. And finally, what rod
or rods do you prefer? If you think of anything that might help someone who
hasn't had much experience dropshotting, by all means feel free to add it. OK,
maybe that's a few more than a few questions.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Jim Jr.
www.teamhornerfishing.com

For light drop shotting I use 8 lb Sunline Shooter fluorocarbon filled
on the reel, 1/0 or 2/0 light wire EWG hook (typically Gamakatsu)
attached with a Palomar knot, and I use Bakudan drop shot weights from
Lunker City crimped on the tag end. The size of the weights I use
depends on wind and current. I use as light as I can get away with and
still maintain tactile contact with the bottom. My rod is a 6' St.
Croix Premier, light / fast with a Daiwa Luvias 2500 spinning reel.


Harry J aka Thundercat
Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team
http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html
Share the knowledge, compete on execution.

On 18 Oct 2004 17:08:03 GMT, ospam27 (Jim Jr.)
wrote:

Hey everyone...

All this talk lately about dropshotting, palomar knots, 'fancy' hooks, and
everything else has had me thinking and I have a few quick questions for
Warren, Rich Z., or anyone else that likes to dropshot. What does 'your'
typical dropshot rig consist of? What line size, color, and brand do you
usually use? What's your most productive dropshot bait? What size and brand
hooks do you prefer? Do you use a fluoro leader or just attach the hook to the
mainline? If so, what size and do you use a small swivel to attach the fluoro
to the main line? I thought I read once that dropshotting can add a little line
twist and using a swivel can help alleviate some of it. And finally, what rod
or rods do you prefer? If you think of anything that might help someone who
hasn't had much experience dropshotting, by all means feel free to add it. OK,
maybe that's a few more than a few questions.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Jim Jr.
www.teamhornerfishing.com

For light drop shotting I use 8 lb Sunline Shooter fluorocarbon filled
on the reel, 1/0 or 2/0 light wire EWG hook (typically Gamakatsu)
attached with a Palomar knot, and I use Bakudan drop shot weights from
Lunker City crimped on the tag end. The size of the weights I use
depends on wind and current. I use as light as I can get away with and
still maintain tactile contact with the bottom. My rod is a 6' St.
Croix Premier, light / fast with a Daiwa Luvias 2500 spinning reel.


Harry J aka Thundercat
Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team
http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html
Share the knowledge, compete on execution.

Jim wrote:
All this talk lately about dropshotting, palomar knots, 'fancy' hooks, and
everything else has had me thinking and I have a few quick questions


See link below.

http://www.richz.com/fishing/articles/dropshot.html

Thanks guys! I knew I could count on you for some great information.
-Jim Jr.
www.teamhornerfishing.com

Thanks guys! I knew I could count on you for some great information.
-Jim Jr.
www.teamhornerfishing.com

Here ya go Jim, enjoy:

http://www.warrenwolk.com/dropshotti...mmiespart1.htm

Warren
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http://www.warrenwolk.com/
http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com
2004 NJ B.A.S.S. Federation State Champions



"Jim Jr." wrote in message
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Thanks guys! I knew I could count on you for some great information.
-Jim Jr.
www.teamhornerfishing.com