Drop shotting around cover for BIG BASS (What do I Change)

Drop shotting has evolved into not just and open water deep presentation but now guys are starting to learn that you can fish it around cover and get the same results. In this video I talk about little steps you can change to your drop shot rig to help you land those giants in this hard to reach places. I talk about what reel, rod, and baits and then show you some fish catches that might help you put more big ones in the boat.

[@jamiejuicenewton3349]

I'm a big fan of the Owner Cover shot for T-rigged applications. Best hook I've ever used on a drop shot.

[@robertbrost7777]

Thanks for the video and, thanks for the tip about skin hooking the bait on the flat side. What you said made a lot of sense!

[@LunkerQuest67]

My favorite way to fish a drop shot. Shallow and around cover. Works GREAT!

[@lenclark6099]

Thanks Todd for explaining your method for drop shotting!!! Have never had any trust in this fishing method before now so I will certainly give it an all out attempt. Like you, I a fish Rayburn and Toledo Bend almost exclusively and I think I have some really good possibilities as far as locations to try it!!! Thanks for your tips and information videos, they are really good and enjoyable!!! Thanks again!!!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Catching fish doing this is a guarantee out there year round. Tournament fishing is a different story it’s hard to win that way although it’s possible.

[@joeb7508]

Great drop shot tips Todd! Now I have another use for my medium bait casters .

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I agree I don’t have a lot of use for medium baitcasters either

[@sqeakyj07]

Great video I like the no BS approach.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet

[@biggernumber2715]

I love how you explained the knots. I use a Palomar knot on everything but braid and a uni- knot on braid. Double Uni for leader. I have never broken a knot that was tied right. Just use a knot you have confidence in

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Correct

[@cjr4497]

Back in the 90's we used to "yankee rig" on toledo. Basically you just tie your hook above your carolina rig weight. It was in a Bassmaster magazine way back when.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

👍

[@spencersmith6754]

Great video as usual answered some questions I had, but now I'm waiting to see if aaron approves!!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Probably not but that dude is next level

[@mikegardiner3934]

always look forward to your tips vids Todd. I live near Lanier, so nose hooking DS is primary. However, in ponds and areas with more cover, I prefer your ewg hook method. Tight lines!!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet and your right the nose hook method around Lanier would be right. I did live that lake when I got to fish it once. Giant spots

[@FWTBobber]

Finally, a drop shot video!!! After watching video of me setting the hook with a drop shot I have been trying to reel in and smaller hook sets. Kept breaking the line and I think it’s because smaller line and too much force in hook sets.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

That was me for awhile I had to adjust and now it’s pretty normal for me now

[@jareddyer2900]

Great tips video

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thank you

[@tonyhilley732]

Todd, Great informative video. Just a couple of quick question. Do you use the 4 inch Dreamshot or the 5 inch. The reason I ask is would you use the same hook on both or a larger size on the larger bait. Thanks

[@rogermoore3270]

Was throwing a very similar setup last week in standing timber and deep brush piles. About only difference was I had to tie the sinker on to keep from losing it. Works very well.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Good tip I forgot about that.

[@jakedrukenbrod471]

You guys have to try Bambuie Bear Heavy cover grass shots. Best tungsten drop shop weight to through cover by far.

[@Showmethefish]

Snapped off two last time out....lol....on 10lb line ... Playing with drop shot myself... sometimes I get excited about the bite and have a tendency to set to hard....lol...got to learn to lean into them.....Good video Todd

[@PeterWFishing]

use a ML rod and you’ll stop breaking so many off even if you have a tendency to swing harder. it’ll absorb a bunch of shock

[@user-ds8it7nf8j]

Great video but I'd like to see how you tie it up for a baitcaster and spinning reel.

[@Jcestanley]

I used to throw a drop shot 20 years ago when I was a teenager on baitcasters but do you really think in east Texas it’s better than say a t rig or even a shaky head? Im like you but I hate a spinning reel. I’ll eventually embrace it but not anytime soon.

[@catchofthedave8681]

you aint gonna catch me using no damn fairy wand....It's a sad day when T Castledine uses a pixie stick. Nah Im just kidding, this is a great vid, and a lil dif take on a traditional dropshot vid. I really enjoy these vids, and I never understood the people who just will not use a spinning rod or finesse technique. You gotta use what the fish want and if that means super finesse, that's what it is. keep these vids coming Todd......good stuff!!!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I was that way for awhile but I’ve slowly changed

[@scottclark1168]

Man I have started using the drop shot on my baitcaster for last few years and I love it,I also use it Texas rigged,but hiw do you get rid of the line twist,is it the line or the rig,I use P line

[@scandalousangler2909]

Use spiderwire braid. I was using p line and had nothing but issues switched to spiderwire got rid of line twist and the spiderwire doesn't have line memory so it prevents the twist

[@bassfishingtexas2637]

Just recently added couple of spinning setups / light line too.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Never too late

[@keithgott4059]

Todd do you guide on any lake when or if you have some down time from the trail..? If yes, how can I book..?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Yes I do and if you follow Instagram or Facebook you can message me there or respond back. However I rarely go back and look at comments after a couple of days so the other way is better for sure

[@ur_asian_milfoil]

I drop shot heavy cover on 30lb braid mainline with 15lb leader line on weedless hook and 1/2oz sinker lol 😆

[@nickmiller1268]

I Have never tried a drop shot rig so this question may sound a bit dumb but what about around rock or rock piles in deeper water? Does the sinker being at the bottom of the line get hung up a lot?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

No it’s actually better because it’s a smaller weight and you drag it less and hop it just a bit more

[@nickmiller1268]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 thanks Todd, I appreciate the info, going to Tenkiller tomorrow and going to see if I can figure it out!

[@dgatz1247]

How about drop shotting in water with less than a foot of visibility? Is that a no-no or does it matter?

[@mr.skeptical3071]

I can't seem to get any bait to be horizontal in the water. The weight if the bait always pulls the hook down and are vertical. Do I need to have floating baits?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

No I think it’s more about how the hook is positioned when you tie

[@bradleyfashik6825]

What gear ratio do you prefer when you are using a baitcaster on this technique

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Not really worried about that since your not moving the bait by feeling so a normal 7:1 is fine

[@mr.skeptical3071]

How do you feel about Palomar for floro??

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

It’s all I tie

[@captainron3494]

Todd didn't u pick tkio I'm spilling it wrong but u did pick him best win this year I think

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I picked Bryan Schmidt, last week and Tako this week. I don’t think I could ever do that again

[@matthewheld8577]

Ohhh…the Knot savior!!! Thank you for saving us from another “this is the knot to use” video in conjunction with a technique. I have 4 I have learned and like to use. The rest of my brain space is occupied by a never ending honey-do list, my favorite beers, bourbons, fishing spots, and at my age remembering peoples names!!! The first one and last one 🤦‍♂️

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Love this ☝️☝️☝️

[@1965JB]

Just yesterday I figured out that I need to fish a heavy drop shot rig because the fish I’m trying to get to are in 8-10 feet of water in weeds and a current that changes strength and direction every couple of minutes; is KZbin reading my mind?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

KZbin is not I am

[@1965JB]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 ha ha!

[@1965JB]

How much weight were you using; 3/8, 1/2?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Either or, it doesn’t matter it’s really a preference thing

[@johnzeetee6747]

As many bass as I’ve caught on a dropshot, I’ve never caught one over 3#. What do I need to change? Frustrating

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I know but keep with it when you start to figure it out big ones will come

[@jakehigdonfishing]

1st

[@jackstein5486]

Todd, gotta disagree. My experience is the palomar knot has a tendency to slip and get in the gap of the eye and breaks. The snell knot with 7 wraps turns up and never slips. Try it, you will never use the palomar for drop shotting again.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Wrong hook

[@jackstein5486]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 ?

[@kennethroth6757]

Its called Bubba rig

[@jordanowens8781]

That’s crazy 😝

[@joeys7519]

All the time you talked about knots you could of tied 3 of them lol