Dropshot for Winter Bass

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[@DEBOSFishing]

Awesome tips, Hank. It's still a love/hate relationship with that dropshot for me. You gave great tips👊

[@BassGeek]

DEBO'S Fishing Thanks sir!

[@mikeimbriani5070]

Here is my #dropshot tip for all my fellow bank anglers out there: Use a leader that is twice as long as the depth that you wanna fish. Example, if you know the fish are suspended 8" off the bottom, use a 16" leader. When you're reeling in, your 16" leader will put you about 8" off the bottom

[@BassGeek]

That sir is a great tip!

[@aarondavis8224]

Dropshot is the only technique I've truly mastered. I pull pressured fish all the time. So many baits can be used and you can keep it in front of picky fish indefinitely. Works great for bedded fish also. Even if they are slow to bite you can get a territorial bite if you piss them off enough with it

[@BassGeek]

I'm more comfortable with it fishing it vertical than casting it.

[@luisrosario8662]

I'm new to bass fishing and I seen alot of vids but the way u explain things are on point, I'm a old head also and simplicity is key for me, thanks bro

[@BassGeek]

Awesome thanks. I'm an old head for sure.

[@timperry6095]

This year I’m going to force myself to learn to #Dropshot. I even got a new rod and reel that I plan to use as a dedicated outfit for it. Thanks for another informative video, Hank. I’m not sure if I could handle the information overload of five videos a week, but I’d sure try. #BassGeekNation #BassGeekRocks!

[@BassGeek]

Nope thank you for watching!

[@jeremyeskew1395]

And absolutely love to see 5 videos a week brother

[@BassGeek]

Thanks It's something we are thinking about.

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

Some folks hate on the #dropshot but when the bite is hard the #dropshot is a go to. Great video 👍🏻

[@BassGeek]

Thanks I like it more as a vertical bait but it works casting.

[@gregjohnson6799]

#dropshot I tend to fish drop shots in more ponds than the river. It could be simply psychological, but I prefer the pencil weights. "...so far today, they ain't responding to SQUAT!" I love it, dude!

[@BassGeek]

Hahaaha I like the pencil weights around grass a lot. Thanks.

[@SlabDynasty]

Great how-to vid buddy, keep it up!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks man

[@Elyasib38]

The more videos the better, your the best!!!

[@BassGeek]

Thank you very much!

[@CajunRobFishing]

Great video Hank thanks !!!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks and good luck.

[@moccasinlures211]

Great tip video, saw something pretty cool the other day. It was a Blakemore live shot'n. Looks like a baitfish fly, it was designed for a drop shot rig. Check them out they look like they would be awesome in cold clear water.

[@BassGeek]

Oh yeah that sounds cool. Thanks I sure will.

[@everettsmith971]

MORE BassGeek!!!!

[@BassGeek]

hahahaha thank you.

[@bassmunitionslures2389]

I want to see some live videos from the water!!!

[@BassGeek]

I hope they are coming.

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

Nice work and presentation man. I didn't learn anything new but I've been dropshotting for about 35 years now. I was doing it when they just called it a bottom rig! LOL. Really appreciate your channel and If you did 5 videos a week I think it would burn you out..2-3 vids a week would keep everyone interested and allow you to keep your sanity!

[@BassGeek]

hahahaha Then you are the master. I need to ask you some questions about it for sure. Yeah it would but to get to fish 5 days a week. Weeeeeeee.

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

@@BassGeek Well played sir....Well played

[@markstivers3383]

I own more #dropshot gear than any 10 anglers need to have, but I don’t recall ever catching a fish on it. I guess I need to use it when the bite is on to gain some confidence in it. Your video helps: thanks

[@BassGeek]

hahahaha man that's great. You sound like me. I've got so much junk and most I never use.

[@clintskala26]

I would not have thought to fish the drop shot with such a short leader but makes total sense. Good stuff!

[@BassGeek]

Awesome happy I could give you a different outlook on the rig.

[@chrisclark8548]

#Dropshot. Yes if you have time to do more. I enjoy watching the tutorials. Thanks

[@BassGeek]

Awesome thanks.

[@briansfishingadventuresusa492]

Heck yeah - more the better! Plus love to fish with ya in the future!

[@BassGeek]

hahaha thank you.

[@CodySeeberFishing]

the dropshot is one of my go to's for smallmouth!

[@BassGeek]

No you don't! You don't have to lie to be my friend! lol Cause we already friends.

[@johnstephens5800]

Got my drop shot box from Karl's this month too. When the water clears up, I'm going back to dhl

[@BassGeek]

Go Gett'em!

[@bobbybaker5304]

#Dropshot as always excellent information BassGeek. I’ve tried the drop shot one time, but I probably had my leader way to long for what I was fishing. We do a lot of pond fishing in the winter and after watching your video I definitely had it to long. Thanks again #favoriteyoutuber.

[@BassGeek]

Yeah shorten that leader and you'll do much better.

[@bafishing8796]

great video. I have never tried that way to fish the dropshot. definitely going to try it

[@BassGeek]

Good in the summer to.

[@jessieevans4318]

I thank you should do 5 that would help like the instruction video

[@BassGeek]

Man I would love to but it's just talk right now.

[@nickkoseski6411]

I learned how to #dropshot last year can’t wait to try it again this year thanks for more for tips

[@BassGeek]

Awesome hope you catch a bunch this year.

[@ukstorm2727]

Not sure why I don't #dropshot more, still catching fish on jerkbaits but soon as it gets tough going to get back to it

[@BassGeek]

I love a jerkbait. It's a go to for me

[@brianhershberger4429]

#dropshot, i'm really happy about the possibility of having Bass Geek more frequently for sure. It would be awesome to have you 7 days a week!LOL , I know you'll make the right decision for you but yes the possibility of having greater access to your knowledge is very exciting.

[@BassGeek]

Man I would love to. Still weighing all the options.

[@OrilliaFishing]

ah dropshot - my fave!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks and good luck!

[@HOOKEMINTHEMOUTHKAYAKFISHING]

Great video Hank ! I always learn something about lurer fishing 🎣 here. HOOKEM in the mouth!

[@BassGeek]

Thank you brother. One day I'll have to come down and we'll hit those spots.

[@HOOKEMINTHEMOUTHKAYAKFISHING]

BassGeek anytime Hank. I. Would love to learn a few new tricks from ya.

[@headcasebaits9011]

Yes sir, 5 videos a week is always better my friend

[@BassGeek]

Thanks man.

[@the_pb_dad3301]

Definitely more content

[@BassGeek]

Thanks

[@gregphelps1989]

Thanks for the tips Hank... bassgeek everyday!!!! #dropshot

[@BassGeek]

Heck yeah I would love to!

[@tonebassin2571]

Another thing I have not tried yet. Thank you

[@BassGeek]

Go get'em man.

[@othacker2908]

More Bassgeek through the week

[@BassGeek]

Thanks.

[@thehulksmash6154]

Monday through Friday👍👍👍👍💪💪💪👊👊👊👊

[@BassGeek]

Thanks.

[@N5KDA]

#dropshot. Boat is ready, temp was 73 today, but the wind was gusting to 30+mph. Weather has sucked like every Feb. in SW MS.

[@BassGeek]

Dang 73! I'm so ready.

[@electrickflame353]

#Dropshot is one technique I have not tried yet, but it's on now! Lockjawed bass better beware!

[@BassGeek]

Go get’em!

[@kcbennie]

#dropshot When you're throwing that from the bank, do you want your hook a little higher since your line is at less steep of an angle? By the way, I would LOVE 5 vids a week, mostly because I love it when a man walks away from a money master and becomes his own boss. True American freedom!!!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks I would love to walk away but it might be a minute. I'll need all the support from you guys I can get. Depending on how steep the bank is yes. Use a longer leader but don't go crazy.

[@baileytonpd9037]

#dropshot.... love the videos and it’s nice to see someone local doing what your doing... keep up the good work and as far as videos 5 days a week.. I say go for it!!!! Good job man!!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks I would love to.

[@Mjones8383]

#dropshot not my favorite winter technique I'm more of a power guy. Keep it up. A good one to get out right now will be a muddy rising water video. Here in the south we ate getting massive amounts of rain and it's flooded all the lakes.

[@BassGeek]

Same here. I'm ready to get the rock crawlers out!

[@jeffwilliams5096]

#dropshot Great video as always, 5 days fishing is a lot but your information will be very helpful I'm sure. Thanks for all your advice appreciate it and keep the videos coming great job.

[@BassGeek]

It would be awesome! Thanks

[@rochemb]

Great video! More Bass Geek videos, what not to like! #dropshot

[@BassGeek]

hahaha Thank ya!

[@traildog7115]

#Dropshot Thanks for the great knowledge you always pass along. I always look forward to your videos so five days a week would be cool.

[@BassGeek]

I can't wait until summer. I've got some crazy stuff I hope so show you all.

[@blindsquirrel]

I was killin it around docks with the #dropshot last spring/summer. Haven’t done much with it over the winter, mainly because the wind has been up every time I go out on the kayak, making it difficult to fish vertical.

[@BassGeek]

Yeah the wind is not the dropshots friend. hahhaha

[@TheJTTaylor000]

I really need to spend more time trying out the #DROPSOT technic. I've tried it a time or 2. But, never more than a drop or 2 and I'm on to throwing something else. Crazy I know. Because I know it catches fish and I've spent a lot of money buying stuff to do it with.

[@BassGeek]

Hahaha I know the feeling sir.

[@danielelledge4670]

#dropshot great video and good advice on a ever growing popular technique , also more #bassgeek that would be awesome if you could get that worked out I actually touched based with you about you doing that at the Raleigh expo

[@BassGeek]

Cool thanks for stopping by! I hope one day to get to do more.

[@bbbasshole5405]

#dropshot... This is m fav way to catch spotted bass

[@BassGeek]

Oh heck yeah!

[@upstateangler9575]

#dropshot I really got into fishing this technique last summer . I also have very deep clear lakes I fish . The question I have is when the fish are out deep 50+ ft of water and you go to the heavier weights like a 1/2-3/4 oz . Do you still throw it on spinning gear or do you switch to say a medium power casting setup . Most medium powered spinning setups are rated to 1/2-5/8 oz lures . I guess MH spinning rods usually rated to 3/4 but still seems heavy . Especially local here the onky heavy weights for drop shots I can find are lead . They are pretty big . Tungsten I can find up to 3/8 and thats it .

[@BassGeek]

I do still toss it one a spinning rod because I still use 8lb test. I hardly ever go to 3/4oz however.

[@billgibson9968]

#dropshot , really like on thw water instructional vids! Keep it up Hank!

[@BassGeek]

I hope to do more and more and more lol as the summer comes on.

[@jeffreymoore5762]

#dropshot ... Not a fan of the dropshot, but it can work when everything else fails. Have you tried a swivel to sinker connection to reduce line twist, and/or a swivel 1-2 foot above the hook?

[@BassGeek]

No but that’s basically what a spin shoot hook does

[@H8er-Maker]

It's painful to move (or not to move) a bait that slow. If I had started Bass fishing in the winter, I probably wouldn't of been bite by the bug. Not to mention I would've saved several thousand dollars.... Good video, informative & useful as usual. Tight lines buddy.

[@BassGeek]

hahahaha yeah but once you get a bite then you just want to fish all the time. Now I even like to fish when it just sucks during the winter. Looking for that bite we all need. hahahha

[@H8er-Maker]

@@BassGeek I'm a lost cause, even a double digit bass hasn't scratched my itch. Although this winter I've picked up Carp fishing. They are huge & abundant in my region. It keeps me from going mad till pre-spawn.

[@Blue_Ridge_Bassin]

#dropshot thanks for the info. I have not fished the drop shot much but I'm going to try it this weekend

[@BassGeek]

Good luck.

[@barrywalters9007]

#dropshot. I love fishing dropshots. One of my favorites. Great video again Hank!

[@BassGeek]

What up LBT. Thanks man.

[@KingByte26]

Is it bad as soon as I started watching the videos I knew where you was on the lake haha

[@BassGeek]

hahahaha No. I'll be on this lake a lot this year.

[@richshackelford5793]

Thanks Hank for the video #dropshot

[@BassGeek]

Thanks Rich. Thanks for being a long time supporter.

[@treverwagner]

#dropshot ...#bassgeek bringing the knowledge and great channel to learn to bass fish.

[@BassGeek]

Thank you sir.

[@joshualightfoot1557]

#dropshot...my favorite technique to fish..I've literally fished for pan fish all my life using the dropshot and a piece of a wire hanger as my weight..throw a piece of nightcrawler or red worm on the and ull be frying fish before the night is over

[@BassGeek]

Heck yeah! Now that's what I'm talking about!

[@gagenaugle2722]

#dropshot would love to have that box and love to see some more videos

[@BassGeek]

Thanks and good luck.

[@markteffeteller8719]

#dropshot. Would be great to have 5 informed videos a week. You Rock!

[@BassGeek]

More on the water to.

[@ChrisCrew3]

#dropshot More on the water of bassgeek! 5 days a week you gonna wear yourself out but as a viewer that would be awesome!

[@BassGeek]

I know we always say "if we could fish 5 days a week we could catch'em all the time to." I want to find out.

[@chrisholt445]

#dropshot. Another awesome video! 5 a week would be 5 I watch for sure!

[@BassGeek]

Chris Holt Thanks I would love to do it for sure

[@konnorsweet632]

Awsome video man!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks man.

[@shawndulany4287]

Would love to see you doing 5 videos a week bro. #dropshot #MOREBASSGEEKVIDS

[@BassGeek]

Man I want to so bad.

[@shawndulany4287]

@@BassGeek I would too

[@robertcadou7096]

#dropshot I feel the pencil weights are less to get snagged in rock.

[@BassGeek]

In my experience it’s the exact opposite. Teardrops seem better in rock for me

[@jimmyhogan5018]

#dropshot great video. Learn something every video. Thanks!

[@BassGeek]

That's what I hope for. Thank you.

[@5.7.0bassin2]

As many times you can pump vids out we'll be her to watch tham

[@BassGeek]

Thank you I'm just thinking but we'll see how things work out.

[@muddogger]

#dropshot Good informational video. Would definitely like to see more videos, hope it works out for you.

[@BassGeek]

It's all just talk right now. We'll see however.

[@yakfishutah8132]

#Dropshot I need to learn to be more patient, especially in cold water.

[@BassGeek]

Be patient but move a lot.

[@robertbain2435]

#dropshot I have to admit, I’ve never had luck with a drop shot, but I’m no quitter so I’ll keep trying!! ✌️

[@BassGeek]

hahahaha Good keep it up.

[@jeremyeskew1395]

#dropshot great video brother thank you for the info on the drop shot needed this

[@BassGeek]

Killer I hope it helps.

[@Ranger374_]

#dropshot Great video Hank! Definitely wanna see 5 videos a week! Keep up the great tips and advice buddy! You always rock! 👍

[@BassGeek]

Hey thank you.

[@markloedding8238]

A technique I need to work on #dropshot.

[@BassGeek]

I'm getting better with it.

[@BassGeek]

Hey you won the box! Send me your address and I'll get it out. Email me [e-mail]

[@raymondfrancoeur5544]

When I want to try new bait or new brand I go to TW . I use to have that box for a year it's always the same crap

[@BassGeek]

Sorry ya don't like it.

[@charlesbyrum8770]

#dropshot Looking forward to daily videos. Really enjoy the content. Thanks for all the time you put in. Now if you could just get all this ice and cold weather to disappear here in Iowa that would really make my day/month/year. LOL!

[@BassGeek]

Yeah I think it's that time of year were we are all just in countdown mode.

[@mikegardiner3934]

Nice DS vid Hank! I know for me personally this fall and early winter, using the Z man streak Z on a casting drop shot, has been very good. :-) more weekly fishing vids? Uhhh yeah! Lol #dropshot

[@BassGeek]

Thank you. Love the zman stuff.

[@fallingironreks83]

55 degree blue bird sky with 5-10 southwest wind. 46 degree water temp, fish setting up at 35 to 80 feet at 2-5 ft visibility. Highland reservoir, Navajo Dam. Drop shot and tight lining was the ticket. Get flick bud. #dropshot

[@BassGeek]

Love the tightlining. Thanks man.

[@jamesqueen8179]

I am going to the Fisherville va show it is about 4 hours from my home .

[@BassGeek]

Awesome I'll be at the BassMunitions Booth.

[@truckerking8720]

#dropshot more bassgeek would ROCK

[@BassGeek]

Thank you very much.

[@dunkalicious2303]

#dropshot Great video Hank. Keep it up and you’ll have 50k subs before The end of June!!!

[@BassGeek]

hahaha I don't know about that. It would be nice.

[@artmalchow5739]

2020 year of the #dropshot

[@BassGeek]

hahahahaThanks and good luck!

[@sbaner5]

What’s the difference in a #1 and a 1/O hook?#dropshot

[@BassGeek]

it's a smaller hook. So once you get down to 1/0 they then drop to #1 #2 etc.

[@richardlovett5187]

#Dropshot Hank thanks for the information i will try it out

[@BassGeek]

Awesome thank you sir.

[@youraverageangler5156]

#Dropshot Vs Ned Rig, decisions, decisions.

[@BassGeek]

hahahaha that is a tough one.

[@its_not_me999]

When the bite is tough the #dropshot is my go to. Yesterday I couldn't get anything to bite. I finally got a 1 pounder on a Bass Munitions tube bait. Those those things are great!

[@BassGeek]

That's a bait I need to toss more is a tube.

[@its_not_me999]

Definitely check out the Bass Munitions tubes. They look great and are very durable.

[@leehubbell9636]

Another great video. Yes more informative videos would be great. #dropshot

[@BassGeek]

Thank you and I hope one day.

[@rangerbull]

#dropshot Your decal will be on my windshield on boat. Thanks

[@BassGeek]

Awesome thank you!

[@aggro75]

#dropshot Good video. I've really never used a dropshot. I will now!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks and good luck!

[@mrjeffbragg24]

The more videos the better! #dropshot

[@BassGeek]

Thanks and good luck.

[@deanclark8619]

Thanks for the discount code for the TRC Rod Covers, they should arrive today. Tight lines.#Dropshot

[@BassGeek]

Heck yeah! I hope you love'em!

[@solidrockoutdoors]

#Dropshot 5 days a week would be awesome

[@BassGeek]

Lot's more fishing that's for sure.

[@dannycaudill70]

#dropshot Keep the vids rolling Hank.

[@BassGeek]

Thanks sir I'll do my best.

[@jaredkemperfishing]

#dropshot Great job bud, believe it or not I've never used one lol. I'd like to see you be able to do 5 days a week brother!!!

[@BassGeek]

hahahaha man you need to.

[@jaredkemperfishing]

@@BassGeek I know man I gotta make myself do it this year

[@caesarmazzeo8144]

#dropshot I want that 5 videos a week!

[@BassGeek]

hahahah oh yeah!

[@tunit8946]

Love the VMC spinshot. #dropshot

[@BassGeek]

They are awesome little tricks.

[@northfloridafishing4272]

#dropshot. Hank you need to come Dropshot Fishing with me here in Florida man. We would be killing them .

[@BassGeek]

Hell yeah.

[@stevedanner597]

#dropshot Thanks for the info! I definitely need to add the dropshot to my wintertime arsenal!

[@BassGeek]

Absolutely.

[@nancymills5993]

Great video and nice pole and reel. #Dropshot

[@BassGeek]

Thank you and I love that combo.

[@motoman3290]

#Dropshot my favorite

[@BassGeek]

Thanks and good luck!

[@ubang2]

5 days a week. Heck ya. #dropshot

[@BassGeek]

That would be crazy.

[@samsmith2759]

#dropshot love the videos, this one is very helpful, dropshotting is my weakness. Keep up the good work!

[@BassGeek]

It's not a way I like to fish unless it's vertical.