DROPSHOT vs. SHAKY HEAD | When To Use Each Finesse Fishing Rig

Dropshot and shaky heads are two of the most effective finesse tactics for bass fishing. Dropshots and shaky heads present lures differently but produce similar results. A shaky head jig and a drop-shot rig both catch lots of bass on pressured waters but present lures differently in the water column. Here’s a look from Milliken Fishing at when and where to use each finesse tactic on your favorite bass waters.
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[@MysteryTackleBox]

This is too difficult, I'm torn... I might just rig up both. What do you guys think, dropshot or shake 'n' bake?

[@bdaquatics7584]

I've caught some of my biggest fish on the shaky head but the best days of numbers was on drop shot. I DEFINITELY have 2 rods with both set ups tied on. I CAN'T CHOOSE!!! lol

[@thestupidn3rd558]

I’ll take a rod and reel for both if your offering? I’ll let you know how they do in Wisconsin 😉😅

[@RayFlores88]

Shake it all day long!

[@GetRichBuyGuns]

Can barely get a shakey head through the grass here. Shot all day.

[@kidiraq8381]

I don’t know MFer, that’s why I clicked on this video!!! 😎😜 If it’s a 6th Sense Shakey Heady, then Shakey Head all day!🤟🏻

[@FCPFishing]

Both have their places, but let's not forget the old standby Texas Rig!

[@biggiecheese5135]

5:10 Where you said crimp the line, personally, I try to avoid that as much as possible. A better way is to pass the tag end through the eye of the hook, and then pass that same tag end back through the same side of the hook eye and you'll get the exact same loop, but unlike the crimp, you can adjust the size of the loop, and you're certain you didn't put any weak spots in your knot.

[@HookLife]

That was an awesome video. I really enjoyed how Ben took the time to break down where he throws each bait and the difference between cover and structure

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Love the biospawn plasma tail!! Extremely buoyant tail and I really like if for Carolina rigs. I hope they make a lizard style bait with the tail being buoyant.

[@iliketofish6966]

got a bass and walleye mystery box and im super happy with what i got amazing gear!

[@G2GO_outdoors]

When did Rob Dyrdek start fishing?

[@scottfromaz7618]

Hahahaha milliken is awesome. I can see Rob though haha

[@MillikenFishing]

Best compliment I've ever heard.

[@sawman460ify]

Keep em coming. Great information.

[@youngmoneyoutdoors841]

I always learn from these and Ben is great. Nice vid! 👊🏼

[@michaele5906]

Those are some huge scissors for a thin line lol!!!!! Love your vids man. You tactical bassin and informative firsherman are the only vids I watch!!

[@shalynkeeler3342]

I’ve never seen anybody cast a spinning reel like that but pretty neat

[@BassGeek]

Good info on where to fish each.

[@christophersparkman]

SUPER helpful video! Thanks!

[@kenmaylin4744]

the best expalnation I've ever heard to help differentiate cover from structure is to imagine your house as a lake. the house, walls, and roof are structure. All the furniture would be cover.

[@tommymckiddy7872]

You need a fairly stout shaky head for a Biospawn Plasma Tail. It's a tougher worm and light hooks have a hard time penetrating it. I found out the hard way after loosing several fish.

[@tommymckiddy7872]

They do get bites though.

[@TheRosenmi12]

I've used both at the same time. Instead of dropshot weight, I tie on a shaky head. The fish bit the dropshot.

[@konnorregan]

Good informational video man

[@CatsRule2024]

Another awesome tutorial! You look like Zak Bagan btw

[@tlalexander3]

I've been catching tons of spotted bass and largemouth using a dropshot as a follow up bait. If I miss one on a jig I will throw it back in. Even if I catch one on a jig and can't get another bite I've been able to throw the dropshot and pick up another fish or two

[@muskietime]

Well done. Quality video, clear explanation and outstanding demonstration. Thank you. Wonder if the Neko Rig works better than the Shaky Head?

[@MillikenFishing]

Depends on the situation...that video is coming soon!

[@shanemoore1450]

Great video.

[@scrappys6464]

Great info..

[@GamerX-xx5ty]

already know it’s finna be goid

[@shortround889]

MFer and his killer rods. Milliken, get those rods of yours out JUNe!!! Been saving to get one. And another great explanation and techniques 👍.

[@MillikenFishing]

DUUUUUUDE we're trying!!

[@stephenbrock7252]

You forgot to mention one of the best places for a dropshot, bridge columns

[@grantmonast9294]

That casting technique tho? Shaky head is moe betah

[@vegasvato55]

I AM SURE I AM NOT THE FIRST PERSON TO CONSIDER THIS, BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT A SHALLOW DIVING CRANK BAIT ON A TOKYO RIG???

[@cgeorge2232]

What is that black rod and reel you are using?

[@zubertish]

Adding a baitkeeper to the nose of the worm (driven into the nose deep enough to hide it but leave the eye in the nose so you can run your hook through it) before hooking it up on your drop shots helps reducing loss of baits to fish, rocks... yadda-yadda. I got that tip from Tacticalbassin. Works wonders...

[@castnetingbob216]

I catch them on both

[@staley9745]

Ned rig?

[@mrmalone28]

I caught a 3 pound catfish on one today lol

[@FishingFreshies]

SWEET!!!!

[@GamerX-xx5ty]

hello

[@scottfromaz7618]

Fyi, I hate drop shots. But they work here in our urban lakes in Tucson.

[@youngmoneyoutdoors841]

Scott from Az I do too!! But you’re right, they do work!

[@savinorenteria3192]

Sweet thanks for the tips

[@TaterChip91]

What exactly is rip rap?

[@bassmatters1012]

Wow I was wrong.. I played guess that MTB youtuber didn't expect to see ol slaunchie getting all finessie lol.

[@weekenddangler4490]

Hey Mil how long of a leader do you use?

[@RC-xl8wp]

On the drop shot rig. Why such a small hook????

[@spLiffyFOUR20]

Because you don't need a giant hook. It's for finesse fishing. Gotta listen.

[@christianmrazek6811]

WOOOOO

[@vincentecabrera6728]

Really wish I knew what all the bass lingo was. Otherwise I’m completely lost

[@LukeDVlogs]

Can you fish the shaky head with a bait caster?

[@cody4672]

Yes, but a heavier head would be beneficial. I do all the time with football jigs in thickkkkk weeds when you need something really heavy to get it to the bottom.

[@LukeDVlogs]

cody cutro thx man

[@ryanpellegrini1023]

Whats the best brand of bourbon to pair with drop shot fishing.

[@gageroach247]

I prefer the texas rig

[@BragginrightsFishin]

What's with that casting technique

[@spLiffyFOUR20]

It's so he can control the line speed as it goes through his fingers. It's like using your thumb on a baitcaster to slow the line when your casting for accuracy. Just more control when fishing a bank.

[@igot2friends219]

I've noticed shakey has produced bigger bass for me

[@jaidenarias5912]

Follow the Ten Commandments and read Ephesians 4:29

[@joshandtrevorfishingadvent8133]

Great video and information 😎👍 I uploaded a new video today ☺️

[@connorcovington8437]

What’s up mtb

[@Fishin4dummies]

Yo Milliken, where you get that sexy mfer rod !?!?

[@stasylumbassist1]

Probably the biggest mistake I've made and lots of people make as well. U get a heavy rod n reel combo and u fish with the heaviest line as possible. But if ur on an inland river, lake or man made reservoir u don't need anything bigger than a 15lb line. I was trying to fish with 30lb and 20lb test n shoot it was just a headache if ur not on a boat trolling deep deep water. Fishing Lake Powell, got my first bass two days ago on a rounded Ned Rig and 3" white grub w/tail... super hype for this season, fishing offshore, but ima be on a kayak this season 😎

[@chuckvinson1]

There is no such thing as a medium-light action rod.

[@jeremyeskew1395]

I think Ben is torn lol maybe 6th sense paid him more ?? 🤬

[@H8er-Maker]

I seen this guy rigging up stinger hooks to swimbaits then going yard with the hook set.... Not professional.

[@zacpdx]

Says a shaky head doesn't mean shaking it...next frame all he does is shake it...

[@redneckfarmer6584]

Post a video. Comments and questions. Won't answer. Typical 😂

[@marklamasky6304]

Wow background Black. You can’t see anything he was showing us. But thanks anyway.

[@gbrldz]

Please get a better microphone :( Or at least fix the mic audio.

[@GetRichBuyGuns]

Are your speakers broke?

[@charlestipton9709]

Love your your mystery tackle box videos didn't know you were doing them I like your exclamation videos they help out a lot when you're not for sure about certain areas to fish

[@biggiecheese5135]

Also, I dunno if you know about this or not, but there's a far easier knot than the palomar for dropshot, the dropshot knot. I can't tell you how many times I've tied my hook upside down with palomar knots until I learned the dropshot knot, never happened since.

[@RayFlores88]

Thanks for the Great tutorial Ben Milliken!

[@lrgsgvcali]

What reel were the bass caught on? Thanks.

[@TheHammer24-7]

Cadence

[@forfrigsakes3330]

I've been fishing a drop shot lately for walleye and have been just slammin them. I think you bass guys are on to something with that one.

[@markwestmoreland3054]

what glasses is he wearing?

[@treygaines9796]

I need to know when my tackle box come in exactly always, feel like it different days of the month lol.