STOP Fishing A DROP SHOT Like This (3 Drop Shot Mistakes)

Drop Shot fishing for bass is something that has been around for a long time. With the being said, I think some anglers have developed bad habits when its comes to drop shot fishing.
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Drop shot fishing is no secret but I think guys can overcomplicate the drop shot at times. I really like to keep the drop shot simple.
The best thing about fishing a drop shot is you can fish it in extremely deep water and very shallow water. It catches fish that are active and inactive!
One thing that I think guys don't think too much about when it comes to a drop shot, is their leader length. Sometimes going to really short leaders or going to really long leaders can make a huge difference in getting bites and not.
Another mistakes that I see a lot of anglers make with a drop shot, is they tend to overwork the lure. A drop shot is a finesse technique, the reason why finesse techniques work is because they don't have a lot of action.
So start imparting less action in your drop shot and start catching more fish!
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[@Ripp1n]

The Berkley Fusion 19 drop shot hook is also a great one to use. One tip not mentioned here is, instead of tying your polymer knot, and tying your weight to the tag end, you can simply thread your line straight through the eye, and peg your hook with two bobber stops. 1 on top, and one on the bottom. You can then quickly adjust your tag end length, and also not have that dreaded line break, where you bring your tag end back through the eyelid of your hook. Thanks for all your great content, keep up the great work.

[@kenwarren1192]

Genius on the bobber stops, can't believe i didn't think of that.

[@terrencetankastringer6256]

This is a genius idea, man thanks..I never thought of using 2 bobber stops🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@KayleeG0]

Great juice. This is the most underrated channel on YT. I really appreciate you putting so much work into these videos. I’m learning so much thanks again.

[@tdeeb6359]

I agree with Kaylee❕

[@matthewpetto8942]

He's great and I just love listening to him, the kind of guy I want to be around for sure!

[@BWTITMFB]

I love the way you lay out each tip and explain them, great videos!

[@chrisboyd1408]

Thanks for sharing. I have not used the drop shot yet. But now, I feel more confidence in it.

[@stephenlitten5576]

VMC also makes a finesse version of the neko hook that has a fluorocarbon keeper. I've started using that for Texas rigging drop shot baits and it's been working great so far. I've been rigging the nose hook the same way you showed and it really does reduce line twist. I'm certainly guilty of overworking a drop shot at times. It's so easy for me to get impatient with it but it's something I'm definitely working to improve on. Great tips, thanks!

[@robertboissoneau9481]

I love the way you explain stuff, you cover all different situations 👍👍 keep it up, it's great , ty

[@ro-cl2do]

Great Video, good info and great ideas to try, thanks!!

[@razorbak6783]

Good stuff.....on these hot, bright and sunny days a drop is about the only thing I can get bit on...this is a good way to switch things up a little.

[@waldemarsanchez5466]

Great video, thanks for the tips 👍

[@billsutorius2753]

That is a great video. I am saving it, I really learned a lot thank you so much 👍🎣

[@petervoller4255]

Awesome. Great tips mate I shall apply them next time out.

[@rodneychandler82]

Awsome Vid . Just getting into Dropshot fishing , info/ tips going to come in real handy . Thanks 👍

[@MyAngleFishing]

Great info man! 👍 thank you!

[@dukeobassard2928]

Great content as always! Thank you!

[@motowncooking6125]

That's awesome! Great video 👍

[@austinb5516]

I needed this video, your videos have helped me out so much

[@sonnygreen9698]

Love the DS, great content !!

[@umami0247]

Haven't used this rig yet but I was catching bass yesterday swimming a worm with hardly any extra movement. Just kept a slow steady retrieve. When I started fishing yesterday I was bouncing the Texas rigged worm and pausing and would get small hits but nothing solid. Went to swimming it and had a much better day. I know on lake Erie the hot two rigs are drop shot and Ned rigging for walleye and smallies. Good technique advice as well continued success.

[@williamtomlin192]

Awesome info thanks

[@vincentnieto7792]

Man this is one of the best videos on drop shot I have ever seen. Never thought to hide the hook to make it weedless. I do all the mistakes you’re talking about, like giving it to much action. Thanks for the tips and I will put them into practice!

[@shawnmeek1937]

SOUTH AFRICA VIEWER, GREAT INSIGHT AND TIPS. THANKS.

[@live2fishofficial]

Such helpful info, thank you! I’ve been struggling with my dropshot forever! I just can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong, but hopefully with these tips I’ll get more confidence with it.👍🏻🎣 What’s your opinion on using a BFS for drop shotting instead of a spinning rig?

[@svanginault]

Great tips as usual. I've been trying to build more confidence in the drop shot / and power shotting. Just learned wacky rigging a worm on the drop shot works great.

[@ThatSB]

Never understood why people had to come up with a new name (bubba shot, power shot) when its just the same thing

[@charlespalmerii4299]

Excellent advise... thank you !

[@frantyf]

Awesome info!

[@jackwilliams8272]

Right on great tip on the nose hook thanks 😊

[@BillJacksonDesign]

Great information here. Keep up the awesome content.

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

This was a very enlightening video. I am glad that I got 1 of the 3 mistakes correct. I will definitely start using a different hook because the drop shot hooks I use I seem to miss a lot of hook ups. I do vary my leader length but how do you do the without retying, I would think that takes a retie...thank you for the lesson....I always wondered if you could cast a drop shot... you answered that for me.....

[@johnloxley8705]

What a great video and wish we had some of the sporting species over here in the uk ….. was wandering as I’m fairly new to lure fishing would these methods work over here for the pike , Zander and perch ??? Much appreciated and thankyou 👍👍😎😎🎣🎣

[@robertrieckenberg282]

I really enjoy your explanations helps me since I just got back into fishing after about 20 years

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Ty. I agree. Keep telling friends who give up cuz I'm catching and they aren't on 12 leader. I use a 30" leader. Even shallow slightly molding along its still only about 15"" off bottom until closer in deep water it's higher. They don't realize on long cast the bait drags lower because of rod.

[@zjzjbigfishcatches7740]

I believe that what you are saying because I had a bass hit my drop shot rig as I was dragging it in close to the bank, and just letting it sit in the water!!!! So thumbs up, Z

[@frankgilroy3189]

Thanks for the info!!

[@skybird822]

Thank you very much for the tips.

[@cfoutdoors243]

Great tips for the dropshot. I'm gonna have to start hooking my bait this way. I've always just ran it thru the nose of the bait.

[@JohnThreeTwelve]

Another great video!!!

[@ZZ430T56]

I like this ds knot. Very easy to tie. Keeps hook up and less tangles. I like the ds hook with the little bent down eye

[@gosh7001]

thanks for the advice. I continue to try all the late summer month techniques and no matter what I do, we have not been successful. Only 2 fish in the last 5 outings and with only 1 being a bass. I am convinced there are no bass in Lake Wylie, SC.

[@bruceraiken2806]

I've thanked you before and agree with so many that your presentation is clear, informative and entertaining in a unique way. So, I decided to buy an expensive hat to support your channel , and will wear it next time I get out with drop shotting on my mind!

[@bassnwbuddy2617]

Great video man. Thanks

[@timothymason8779]

You always give valuable tips

[@Denise-jb1oq]

I live on man made lakes in Louisiana and I just saw your video. Loved it!! You explain the drop shot perfect. We are in April and the weather it perfect for bass fishing. Lots of over cast days with thunder storms rolling at night. The drop shot works GREAT. I just walk out my door with the pole and head to the levy. My pole is ready always with the drop shot on it and purple worm. Happy fishing everyone. Please do a video when its windy. Not sure how to fish in strong wind so I use a crankbait Rapala DT- orange, I will take suggestions. Sometimes I get lucky but not always. Would love to know how to fish in wind. Thanks for your video, you deliver great information and it makes me want to watch another one!

[@matthewpetto8942]

Use heavier weight

[@carterheath2338]

I almost exclusively use this on every trip it’s the first thing I ever started with because it’s what my papa taught me and it’s my favorite to this day I’ve caught from 5lb smallmouth on lake st Clair to 5 ounce largemouth in a shallow pond it’s such a wonderful rig that everyone should try!

[@budblankenship5696]

We have a local lake that use to be an excellent bass lake but now it's all about recreation. The bass bite is hard & alot of the cover is disrupted daily. I used this technique in late winter & went frome 1 or 2 fish up to 13 fish in 3 hours. Also caught 2 crappie that im not counting. Thank you for this very educational video. Good luck my friend!

[@santosaguilar8005]

A wanted to start practicing with a drop. Thanks for the tips . 👍

[@davidtanner6834]

Always excellent content.

[@rodcashman4793]

Thank you great information 👍

[@helloman4251]

Good tips!

[@jimboyko2854]

I’ve fished Lake St. Clair my whole life and Ty is absolutely right on not imparting a whole lot of movement on drop shots bates. Just slowly move your rig and the fish will just explode that bite . Thank you .

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great information thank you i was fishing a drop shot the other day and i was just raising my rod tip up and letting it fall back down will that work asking because i did do catch anything

[@thethornbrues6205]

Thanks for the video

[@CrunkyOMan83]

you can also fish it for trout, and i have caught few off it. drop shot is love and hate relationship, although most times you dont wana use it but its only thing they want to bite. decent size trout 2-4lbs on roboworm, morning dawn is also my goto color for drop shot. Gona use the trick thanks!

[@daveversion2.2]

So good dude! Have used drop shot almost never…..gotta try more.

[@robertbrost7777]

Point #3! I cast, drag, drag,drag and maybe impart a little shake along the way. It's been a killer so far! Thanks!!

[@tland3900]

Very good information 😎👍

[@kmontrose888]

Excellent excellent love your channel so much

[@travisbruno5964]

Another good one. Thanks and god bless

[@PaulLadendorf]

Great vid. I always thought fish went deeper when the water temperature rises. Learn something new every day I guess.

[@jerryboyer5200]

Just getting back into bass fishing again. Been many years since I fished. I really enjoy your videos. I noticed you said you change lines a lot. Do you save that line or trash it and put fresh on every time? TIA

[@willtrax71]

Great Intel my friend thank you. Can you use a small finesse Jig instead of just a weight at the end or should it be just a weight? I’m just getting back into fishing after off for a few Decades. I know these new Reels with the magnetic brakes are different than my Abu Ambassadeur 5500 pro max I used for 20 plus years. Semper Fidelis my Friend

[@BravoJoe604]

Great videos man keep making we love them, What size are the hooks

[@jeffc2630]

Solid information, you should also adjust for the bottom vegetation.

[@markphilippsjr]

Needed this, even though I have tons of confidence, you miss certain things. 👍

[@kayakangle]

I agree with almost all that you said. Lots of info in this vid not commonly discussed in the fishing community here on KZbin. Very good stuff. I do find use for imparting action with a dropshot in some situations as opposed to dead sticking all the time but that's me.

[@BassFishingHQ]

I agree, sometimes it is good to use some action. I feel as if some people just do it all the time

[@jchunter14]

Received my Bass Hat today. AWESOME THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@brkyq]

line twist is the achilleas heel of the drop shot. I always have 3 rods setup this way on the boat because I hate re-rigging in the middle of a hot bite. Arron Martins showed a "gilly" way of hooking soft plastics and it is very effective but twists your line like no other. Love the videos. Very solid information.

[@bruceraiken2806]

for many years I have used a tiny barrel/quality swivel up the line a ways , but below the tiptop guide and my buddies also laugh, but it eliminates all line twist to the point that its out of sight and out of mind. I don't believe it cuts down the number of bites I get what so ever.

[@josephvanchierijr.2486]

Good info. I haven't used a drop shot much. It seems like a good way to catch bass.

[@johnroskosky7816]

Great video Ty, but I am not sure how to tie the hook in place? Do I use my typical knot taking into account the length of leader I want?

[@kerryschallon8879]

Great video. Thanks for the juice...

[@basschaser9356]

Morning dawn has been 🔥🔥 for me this year

[@davehorn1422]

Appreciate the tips, my drop shot game is weak, actually stopped using it. Time to try again. Best of luck to you

[@shiggityswa]

I’ve narrowed down my drop shot hook of choice to a g-finesse drop shot 1/0 but I have been wanting to try a nekko hook.

[@davidfeidler4727]

That vmc is my favorite wacky hook as well

[@brucer9409]

Just when I think I don't know crap, you do what you do, and that confirms it for me!

[@Bankfishindude]

Drop shot life brother! Great stuff

[@catch22fishing65]

I use a long leader to get above the grass it's a pain to cast as well but it works well for me.

[@Team_Venom_Anglers]

Drop shot gosu! Greetings from korea. Great lecture sir.

[@lesterreaper9696]

Thanks for your advice. Never used one, from the bank how does that work

[@BravoJoe604]

What size straight shank hook are you using do you make great videos but I wish you would give us an equipment list or

[@kvang84]

What about places where there is heavy eel grass/vegetation, should I fish higher up or still keep the leader 1-2 ft?

[@aaronbrady2623]

Great video

[@johnkloostra7105]

I have what is called a walleye rig it is about 30 inches long room for 2 spaced out hooks and a sinker on the bottom will this work as well as tying my own drop shot rig thank you

[@TJ_Loves2fish]

Tip: Leave a long leader and just move your weight up and down to change how deep the bait is. It's easy to do with clip on weights.

[@ThatSB]

Who uses clip on weights these days?

[@lukeabston9682]

@@ThatSB literally everyone that I know. A lot of pros even use them.

[@user-go7zm1hv2p]

Never even thought of using clip on weight for drop shot. That’s actually a good idea

[@rodneychandler82]

Great idea 👍

[@tonybr2469]

We use clip on weights in the uk gives you different depths to find where they are feeding

[@hanfei6871]

i use splitshots for nose hooked dropshot

[@robertbrost7777]

I have a question about hook size when drop shotting. I see Gamakatsu "drop shot" hooks in the stores but, they seem so small to me. It seems like I might miss quite a few hookups with these just due to their small size. Even a 2/0 looks small! I am using a 2/0 Owner Mosquito hook for my drop shot fishing now because it's what I had in the box. It seems a little big even though I've caught plenty of fish on it. Will I increase my bites if I use one of the aforementioned smaller Gamakatsu DS hooks? Or, is the 2/0 Owner mosquito hook okay? Thx!

[@justinchaffin8887]

I use a 3-ft leader all the time during summer on Erie. I thought I was the only one. Nice shirt

[@funkymojo111]

Yeah, tip embedded, just saw Randy Blaukat on Intuitive Angler pointing this out. This how I hook my baits to overcome all the algae, grasses, etc., from making my tackle look like a Christmas tree.

[@ScruffyCityFishing]

Any thoughts on spin shot hooks? I use them kayak fishing. I can cut off the drop shot then just tie it back on. Nice when I only have a few rods with me and am searching for a pattern.

[@hairybass480]

I have heard power fishing guys call it the fairy wand. Just makes fish magically appear with the dainty hardware. Lol I personally love it. I use cheap stuff. #1 needle point hooks with a large split shot at the bottom. I also tie a clinch knot with a long tag end instead of a Palomar. Lol it works just as well as any specific hardware and knot. 8lb fluorocarbon. Good to go. Complicate it anyway you like and it will still just flat out work. Seriously the bend on a needle point hook does not affect anything. Over think it amd over rig it amd it will cost you money but not fish. It works.

[@armandorjusino]

Don't overwork it, one of the most true statements not only in fishing but in life, thank you for the great instructional video.

[@matthewpetto8942]

People wanna throw hard bait, it's way more fun, but sadly fishing can't always be like that.

[@thetzel70]

Caught my first suspended bass today dropshotting using a 3 1/2" leader!! Thanks for the tip!!

[@davidcrump2348]

I use VMC spin shot hooks when I use drop shot. It eliminates line twists also

[@seizedcarcass8440]

VMC makes killer terminal tackle. Probably my favorite overall brand for terminal tackle.

[@taterrs2504]

I've caught Northern Pike on a drop shot. Very great way to fish a bait!!

[@MrHabitat009]

Dude I absolutely love your channel and I’ve gained so much confidence in fishing this summer just from watching your videos I make sure to share it with my friends or beginner anglers.

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thank you so much

[@iancameron198]

@@BassFishingHQ what color and who makes the blue drop shot worm.i.d like to get some

[@richardspinelli1433]

I'm a salt water guy and just got back into fresh water because my mom lives in one of those developments with ponds surrounded it. So I've been hooking the worm with no weight straight through leaving the hook exposed. And I've caught a few fish. But watching this video explains what I'm doing wrong

[@tdeeb6359]

I usually pass by drop shot videos cause if I’m going fish with lines and weights going it different directions, I’d rather use a Carolina Rig. I used them a lot MANY years ago when I was fishing for Croakers and blues in eastern NC. Again Kaylee Gibbs is right. Thanks BHQ!

[@rodroyal1779]

Long shank finesse Trokar also good. Hook up ratio went way up when I changed to long shank. Also went up when I switched from medium light to medium rod.

[@adamstreetboyzz]

I agree with the long shank helping. I switched to Aberdeen hooks and they work great

[@jovannib2913]

Youve made me a better fisher in a weeks time

[@DavidBronstein1961]

Second or third time ever using DS last week and caught a 4.5 lb bass in local pond. Crazy!