DROPSHOT Guide - The Most Effective Rig in Bass Fishing

An extensive guide to using the dropshot rig to catch largemouth bass.
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[@humblehombre9904]

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[@humblehombre9904]

@@buddycochransr.1842 well, I mean….yeah. Now I understand.

[@bwoneymaddic446]

I love this guy. He doesn't dawdle. He gets to the point ASAP, thus treating his viewers with respect.

[@tuckera1879]

Short, to the point, and no bs. That's why I love this channel

[@MrBamboozombie]

I like how you get straight to the point with the helpful info without a ridiculous intro. Thanks for all the great tips!!!

[@jdw0909]

Great video! This is the best video I've seen on dropshotting. Simple and to the point, yet still manages to include the important details as well.

[@paulmerritt7540]

This is the most informative drop shot rigging segment I have seen thus far. All the rigging techniques here make sense because they are several different ways to make your bait move, depending on what you have available in your box right now! LOVE IT!!!

[@zachstanton9209]

absolutely the best drop shot video I have seen ever, clear, easy to follow, everything I needed to know, you covered!! thanks so much!!

[@rektspresso7288]

Great guide. I started fishing 2 years ago and I've tried to learn as many rigs and techniques as possible. As many others have said, the dropshot is basically my secret weapon on days when nothing else is getting bites. I always have one of my rods rigged up with it. It's just a super reliable and versatile rig that every bass fisherman should have in their arsenal.

[@chocohersheybar]

Excellent instructional video, clear and easy to understand. You should definitely do more guides like this.

[@RobertoMartinez-jq5oo]

THE BEST DROP SHOT VIDEO PERIOD! To the point, clear and organized. Easy to get how to tie also. God bless you brother. Keep on casting.

[@tonystephenson2059]

One of the best videos I’ve seen on this. Seems like you did a lot of digging yourself and put it all together in a concise way. Appreciate it.

[@dee8263]

The production value here is top. So many fishing instructionals are a guy staring at the camera with one angle. Much appreciated

[@lake2seafishing197]

Excellent dropshot video Jeff, I like how you explain things!!

[@hondorama]

Thanks a lot. Look forward to trying this my next time out. It looks great for slowly covering the bottom as well.

[@WoodyH.]

This is the video I’ve been looking for on dropshots. Covered everything I need to know and simplified enough for an inexperienced fisherman

[@robbiemoody928]

awesome video. one of the only ones i found that was short, simple, and very clear

[@HatCamBass]

+Robbie Moody Thanks for the kind words, glad you liked it.

[@matthewjacobs141]

@@HatCamBass And you are Bank fishing...like most of us

[@tedsell1455]

Great video thanks. 🐟

[@edvaldovasconceloss.maciel680]

Totally right, most simple and direct explanation i saw around! Thanks @HatCamBass. I ll try these tips here at my winter fishing trips in Brazil

[@ryans450]

Exactly. I don't have time for a 20min video.

[@seansaxon641]

Well done, sir. I had a clue, but this explained everything perfectly and in a down to earth manner. Thanks for helping out.

[@fredvanderwold7664]

This is one of the best educational fishing videos I have seen. It was simple, informational, and thorough.

[@andrewluberto]

One of the best tutorial video on KZbin... just gets to the point and not a lot of talking... thank god keep up the good work my dude !

[@bobdimarcantonio4226]

simple straight forward and very helpful thank you. you are a good teacher / communicator. I agree with Robbie and Tucker. you make if fun, interesting and can do able - not complicating it like so many pros.

[@antoniomora1255]

Your explanation is awesome and very useful. Above all it is right to the point and with no amount of rambling. Thank you very much.

[@BassinBarbless]

Super informative! My drop shot skills are lacking so I added this to my favorites that way it’s there when I need it!

[@fishingwcp]

Over the past year or so the drop shot has become my go to, it’s amazingly versatile

[@xcrazyhillbillyx9817]

Awesome video, I just got back into Bass fishing and keep hearing about the drop shot and ur vid helps me understand it perfectly. Can't wait to rig up my own and test it out

[@Yogangster1995]

Best video i've found yet of this technique. Simple and straight to the point with visuals. Thanks! I wonder if this will work for fall time bass, guess i'll have to try it out.

[@jordanhoekstra5255]

great video - the best on explaining the drop shot

[@Huggz13]

This is the best, most straightforward video I’ve seen about the drop shot. It covers hook choice, bait choice, rigging, and fishing technique in a succinct and concise manner. Excellent job...keep up the great work. You have a new subscriber in me!

[@ethridgedelk3804]

This video was definitely what I was needing and looking for! Amazing video! I love the thoroughness.

[@jocw101087]

Your video on using salamanders helped me catch a bass on the first and second casts. I’ve never caught one on a salamander before and your tips helped me land two right away. Can’t wait to try this method too. Thanks man!

[@joylayton8794]

Finally, an excellent video that really shows the important points! Keep up the good work!

[@siddharth5238]

This is my favorite video for a how to drop shot vid !!!!!! You explained everything clearly and well done !!!!!!!!!!

[@HatCamBass]

Appreciate it, Sid. Thanks for watching!

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[@gabrielmorris6337]

bro thank you you really helped me a lot I had a hard time knowing how to use this rig

[@GmGarlo]

lots of LIKES for that Mitchell shirt, first reel i bought 30 years ago was a mitchell and is still working great today. Great info THANKS!!!

[@ShiftyOutdoorsUtah]

Very helpful video. Thanks for taking the time to do it.

[@LadyBass]

Love fishing the drop! I always have one tied on!

[@indiegemsthatjam3986]

New to bass fishing ... thanks for such an outstanding video ... simple but thorough and a great bonus look at the uni-knot --- the shortcuts didn't apply to me, but what a slick touch

[@OutDoorsMenShipODMS]

great video, best drop shot video I have seen!

[@billmatheson3057]

Great video. I have never used a drop shot and You explained exactly what I needed to know. Thanks!

[@toddlanctot643]

Excellent video. Keep em coming. In the tactics section, you touched on something that's been a major mental block for me. I always thought i should fish it vertically so as to have the bait perpendicular to the line. That has it's obvious limitations as far as covering water etc. It makes sense to me now that you can fish it like a carolina rig or even swim it back. Wow have i missed out on some bass! Kind of like when i first learned how to fish a jig. It wasn't for a year or two after that i realized how deadly swimming them was.

[@minizt]

one of the best dropshot guide, ive gone through so many, thanks so much, why do you not have more...

[@jamesbrawner70]

Excellent Demo - Accurate, precise and clear - should be the first thing any fisherman reads before starting to fish a drop shot! Jim Brawner. Richardson, TX

[@uptheirons726]

I love using a bug 12 inch heavy worm instead of the weight of the bottom. Obviously it makes it lighter but giving two presentations in one has caught me tons of bass.

[@totalannihilation9065]

I'm amazed with this rig. Used it many times just to mess around but the 1st time I really committed to fishing with it for more than a few casts I caught a 3 Lbs Largemouth and a 8Lbs catfish. Because of that I got a spinning reel combo and to use it for more finesse presentations. Definitely a rig that works all year round and worth trying.

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Definitely an awesome rig. I've been doing a drop shot popper fly rig for bass this year ... Been crushing it! I have some videos of it on my channel if you're interested!

[@waynetheseine1146]

Great video. Very straight forward and simple yet very informative.

[@themicmerchannel]

After all these years, I still refer to this video. Well made, informative, and it just works.

[@aq855]

Thanks for the great information. Plan on getting some bass this Memorial Day weekend.

[@mynamejeff2006]

i uni knot for everything already so this should be easy to set up. thank you for the info.

[@claudiomarticorena5298]

Perfect video. from a stand point of being a beginner this video hits all points very straight forward.

[@KayakCancienne]

Fantastic video. You are a great teacher. Can't wait to try this!

[@bluegill2030]

Explained with great detail. Going to have to start using this technique

[@BDGMed]

super awesome video. great at just getting to the point on how to use the rig and set it up. thanks man!

[@drpepperdoon]

Good Job! Thnx for the lesson. Can't wait to use it.

[@digitalrapport5634]

Thanks for your videos my man. Always to the point and easy to follow. Respect

[@AJewBag89]

This will be really good in river, thank you so much and good luck to you for the rest of the season.

[@robertsalazar8895]

Dude thanks. I've been getting skunked lately. Gonna try this. Good stuff!

[@kevadams1964]

great instruction. very concise and easy to follow.

[@wyomike62]

This was very informative. I’m going to try this next weekend.

[@rickiex]

hands down, 1000% correct on everything you said about the dropshot. it works in almost ANY situation and ANY location. probably the most deadly rig i have use thus far. deep water, shallow water, drop offs, weed edge, sand bar just about ANYWHERE. the only down side to this rig is that you'll get so bored catching so many fish and it a slow working rig lol. i usually dont go straight to drop shot, but when its a hard day, i know what rig im using.

[@ChaoticOrder73]

Really great video! Love how you organized it with the fast-forward functions. Subscribed.

[@RonMarotte]

ChaoticOrder73 -- the content buttons are the coolest thing I've seen! Outstanding content and production. I'm now subscribing. More please like this.

[@phillyfred12]

Best video on the subject , no yacky yack , you get right to the point with simple instructions Thanks

[@elmadriz]

Great video. I started really fishing for bass with the corona quarantine. With the internet I have learned a ton and my fishing has really improved. So far I have used consistently, flukes, worms (Texas and wacky), spinner baits, top water (frog, plug, whopper popper), and swim jigs, just one on a chapter bait. I haven't tried the drop shot. I will get the necessary tackle try it and report back. I live in South Florida and fish deep residential canals of my paddle board. This technic sounds like a good option.

[@paulyludovici]

Love watching informative vids keep up the good work these vids are very good for beginners and you get very into detail in this it's perfect for beginners great stuff man !

[@MaxwellBenson80]

Clear and right to the point!! Thank you for the great video.

[@rusty9959]

Thanks for the informative video! It helped me a lot! Keep up the great work!

[@terryelliott3183]

Really excellent video; explained it from start to finish, not just the middle part!

[@markfraser1000]

Yo dude, fantastic video. Loved watching the whole thing. I Especially liked your final comments about techniques. I've been looking for a simple explanations and you made perfect sense. Thank you from a now enlightened English man. Cheers my man.

[@chumdinger8320]

Dude you are the best! I love your channel. Straight to the point. No five minutes of rambling on about things that have nothing to do with the video. No annoying product placement hoping that you will land some sort of sponsorship. Just detailed information with the data to back up what you are teaching. you currently top the list of fishing channels in my opinion.

[@HatCamBass]

Thanks for watching! Glad you like it.

[@chumdinger8320]

I need to add that @fishthemonent sent me to your page. If anyone seeing this comment is looking for in-depth how-to videos regarding your fish finder electronics. @fishthemoment is a great place as well.

[@PaMtLaker]

I watch a lot of these videos everyday , I,m retired , and this was as good as I,ve seen for detailed instruction. I will go here first. My lake is 39 degrees . Keep this format and they will come.

[@terribleatfishing]

I would also recommend bobber stoppers for the hook. this will allow adjusting the depth of the hook and you can easily adjust it to conditions. Awesome video as usual.

[@westonhattamer9036]

this was very helpful thanks for putting up the video

[@MegaNafo]

thanks , very clear and informative , gonna try for crappie and trout too

[@asatruteacher]

One of the most useful videos I've found. Thank you.

[@timholsworth316]

this video was extremely well done! very impressed!

[@503basser]

Just what I needed, thank you!

[@Robjmar7]

Excellent video as usual Jeff. Could you possibly do a video on bank bass fishing. I think a lot of your viewers don't have boats with fish finders and learning how to bank fish would be very helpful. Thank you very much.

[@MANCLOCK365]

Basically the same drop shot setup... Its most all i do here in S. Korea. I toss at an angle toward the bank and work its way back to me jigging slightly. Kills bass here.

[@greatlakezgirl649]

I used this today and caught my first 2lb and 16" smallmouth bass. I am on such a high after only catchin pumpkinseeds for the past 5 weeks. And this set up help keep the gobies from my live baits.

[@micjones1116]

A bobber a six pack no hooks Bank fishin 101😴

[@fightmilk8613]

Man I wish your channel was still running but thanks for all the content it has helped me get going in bass fishing immensely!

[@Tomcat1957]

Great presentation, good job. Will try this weekend

[@PREPFORIT]

👍🏼great informative vid ! Now I can use the drop shot rig !

[@shanecarsjens4836]

Thanks for the upload! Lots of information. I've never been very good at bass fishing so this should help get me started.

[@HatCamBass]

+Shane Carsjens Thanks, Shane!

[@russellford7780]

Good job man. Short, sweet, and easy to understand. I'm definitely watching your other videos! If you ever fished near Portland let me know where and how the winter fishing is done!

[@richardmacias3994]

Amazing video! Instructions were so clear thank you!

[@kaliman1960]

I have always used spinner lures. I tried this rig and the results are excellent. Good guide.

[@johnvangsoulatda329]

Simple, concise and helpful. Thanks!

[@jamesz.williams8746]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video, short precise and not a bunch of fluff. This made me. And Instant subscriber!!

[@megadeth432100]

dude thank you I've never really used the drop shot before and this video was short and to the point I'm gonna try it ou tomorrow

[@Kamal-xq3cx]

Very clear explanation and in a professional simple way.

[@anitatha1340]

*I bought these and used them at the river where I get snags often they have done a **enjoyable.fishing** recommend great job of not breaking along with some strong line I purchased as well. They are super durable and easy to use.*

[@Lupacool]

Really good video!! great helpful content. thank you for sharing.

[@micahcornelius9781]

great video it really helped me now I can catch some nice bass

[@Hunter6955]

Thanks for the info. I really like the informative presentation, it gave me just what I needed to know about drop shots.

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Try drop shotting with flies! I have a few videos on it .... Been crushing bass on em this year!!

[@donniedarko1345]

Thanks for the refresher. Heading out right now to a local lake here in San Diego to catch a big old bucket mouth lunker bass!

[@MikeODell77]

Thanks. Very easy to follow instructions and explanations

[@stevel656]

Thanks for the info you do a very nice job

[@frankmanuele9787]

Didn't know I could use a uni-knot. Great ! Different retrieves also !

[@gregoryhopkins4890]

Great video. Concise and easily understood. Thank you!

[@tmckay5684]

Well done, simple directions, I'll be using this week

[@waynesimmerson5018]

Excellent video. You explained everything very well.

[@01aa37]

Really great Vid!

[@wilmawife]

I tried drop shot for the first time this year, although I have had the hooks and weights for many years, I was amazed at the bass and walleye I have caught, and this video is so easy to understand unlike the old ones from ten or more years ago that made the drop shot a mystery.

[@itsjjdavis4231]

So when you take the line back threw the hook you just tie a weight on

[@dougnorby5571]

Thanks! Excellent short to the point. Great overview.