Drop Shot Walleye

The Drop Shot Rig has made its way into the walleye scene.
This is a finesse technique that lures walleye in with a small profile & slower movements. It can be baited with plastics or live bait which can entice even a negative mood walleye for a nibble.
What makes it similar & yet different from the techniques we already use?
It’s similar to Jig & Lindy fishing where you use a weighted lure to get to depth close to bottom. The pinch of the bite is almost identical.
It’s different because of what you can do with it, a small profile that can be fished shallow & out deep. Where as a jig you would have to upsize the head to 5/16, 3/8, 1/2 oz so the profile grows.. A Lindy rig is quite close with a bottom weight except it has a more free flowing action with a leech swimming on a variety of lead lengths. The Drop Shot stays more stationary & vertical. Where you control your water column depth by adjusting the dropper weight length.
The hook stays horizontal & should be checked occasionally depending what style of hook you have chosen.
VMC & Gamaktsu both make a spin shot hook that is held by swivels which keeps it horizontal and easy to tie.
VMC Octopus Hook with glow resin is what I have chosen. It adds that extra element of colour to catch attention.
➡️At approx 12:00 min Into video I show how to tie the drop shot rig I’m using.
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[@mopesrus7266]

Good video. The tutorial at the end was exactly what is needed by someone new to drop shotting. Thank you.

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Thanks There’s lots of techniques out there that put fish in the boat, but the drop shot is definitely a dandy.

[@felixthecat4536]

Excellent video. Big help in how to rig a drop shot. Thank you.

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Tight lines

[@JeffN-A]

I went out and did this in fast current river fishing and got a couple of nice sauger and an 18" walleye, perfect eating size. I had only been thinking about doing it...your video motivated me, and I am glad I watched! Got some nice fillets to munch on tonight, and I didn't even have to lug any anchors. That was last year, this year...all I can say is, "You are correct sir". My fishing has improved DRASTICALLY with a new trolling motor SUBBED! Hope to see more info from you

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

That’s Awesome! I’m glad ya got to dip the net with that technique. There’s so many cool ways to catch walleye, having a few techniques in the bag of tricks can sure be the difference. That & fish fry’s… man nothing beats a fish fry. 👍🎣 Thanks for the sub, cheers.

[@NicolasValentinScotland]

Quite good . Nice idea with the swivel

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Thanks 🎣

[@randy8689]

Very good video.I drop shot for smallmouth on inland and accidental catch’s are some times walleyes.I will try your set and target them walleyes ,looks like fun.

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Thanks Yea it’s pretty fun, you can use a half a night crawler, or leech for live bait. Some guys use gulp minnows or real minnows. It’s a good technique. Those hooks work decent as well. I just started painting the resin beads different colors & clear coating them for a different look. Picts on Instagram @ surgeoutdoors_angling . One day I’ll head to our only bass lake in Saskatchewan down south & try to snipe some bass. Bass fishing looks like a riot.

[@travisfriedrich6770]

Pullin anchors that’s where ya be! 😂😂

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Lol

[@user-lz7yr2ds2u]

I have been drop shooting for walleye on lake Erie for quite a few years. I use 8 lb. Vanish fluro, gamagutso 1/0 dropshot,split shot hook, 7' Berkeley lightning rod, medium action. 3/8 to 1/2 oz sinker, depending on wind and waves. Usually have 2 feet between sinker and hook to minimize catching the sheepshead fish. I fish between 38 to 45 feet of water and catch numerous 4 lb smallies and larger along with the walleye. My bait are Berkeley maxi scent flat worms, black, smoke purple, and green. Never used live worms before but I will next time out. Also , I drift fish.

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Awesome, it’s a great technique!

[@RaulGarciaFishingandOutdoors]

Never done this before!! But nice walleye

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

It works pretty good. 👍

[@dionbrandt6176]

Good info!

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Highly under rated walleye technique

[@ontheone9559]

So when would you fish with this system over a slip bobber setup?

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Deeper water is easier, also different presentation. Stays stationary.

[@ontheone9559]

So are you watching the line? Or do you feel the bite?

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Feel the bite, let them take it & smok’em.

[@jarodmorris4408]

I have some glow in the dark beads. I wonder how that might help the fish hone in on the rig.

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

They’ll work good, just like on a Lindy rig.

[@jarodmorris4408]

@@surgeoutdoorsangling So why a drop shot instead of a dropper loop? Seems to me that the dropper loop would get the bait out away from the main line.

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

It’s just what I tied. That’s all.

[@jarodmorris4408]

@@surgeoutdoorsangling You said "down south". Are you talking southern Canada? lol

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Southern Saskatchewan

[@justindieno523]

Ever try plastics with the drop shot?

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Yup I’ve used plastics For walleye I prefer real bait unless your on a bait ban lake. A few of those in Alberta & you crush walleye on plastics. For perch I like plastics because they pick & steal a little more than walleye.

[@ol2533]

What rod and reel/reel size are you using ? Thanks

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

I was using a one piece St.Croix Premier 7 ft -PS70MLF-(4-10 lb) (1/8-1/2), reel is a Pflugger Supreme SUPXTSP30. It seemed to work really well and has great feel. I use the same rod for Lindy rigging.

[@ol2533]

@@surgeoutdoorsangling ok nice. I use a medium power rod for walleye, wonder if I should try a ML but most of my walleye lakes are pike infested as well lol. Is the pflugger size 30 reel equivalent to size 1000 reels for Shimano? Or size 2500? Sorry I don't know my pflugger. Also what are you using for your mainline?

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

ML will be ok even if you snipe some pike, the Pflugger 30 is equivalent to the 1000 Shimano, but If you want a 2500 on there it’d be fine. Just depends what you want. 2500’s have a higher drag lb & their just a bit heavier on the rod. Play around with what you like. Can even throw each on in a store to feel it out. Main line is just 10lb Power Pro Braid Moss Green with a 10lb Flourocarbon Leader on the Drop Shot end of things.

[@ol2533]

@@surgeoutdoorsangling why the ML over the medium? I've always used Medium, is the ML alot better for sensitivity? Using a medium Fenwick Techna right now. I wanted to get a Loomis walleye rod and I think most of their walleye rods are medium but feel like ML compared to other brands. When do you use your medium power rods? Or do you even?

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Definitely have to watch the brands your right. A Medium with one could be a ML of another. My vertical jigging G Loomis 6’3 are M but basically feel like a ML. But a St.Croix I feel like you’d need a ML to compare. I use ML for the sensitivity. Any technique where I want more feel, Lindy Rigging, Drop Shot, Slow Death rigging, Pulling Blades / harnesses. I use Mediums for stuff like slip bobbing, bottom bouncing crankbaits, rip jigging, Bottom Bouncing in deeper water like 30ft +. Using 1 piece rods also helps sensitivity.

[@DEVILDOG1964]

STUPIDLY LONG NO NOTHING INTRO!! WHY????

[@surgeoutdoorsangling]

Because I felt like talking and showing some hook sets. Pretty much like every other person does some type of introduction to a video. This was mine.