Dropshotting Set Up - Everthing you need to know! | TAFishing

[@benstormbadass1936]

Wow Mike what a great video full of information on all the kit you need for drop shot fishing 🎣 I did catch a lovely 3.5 lb Perch on the Grand Union Canal at Berkhamstead but this was a waggler float 3 foot depth on a size 16 hook on red maggot ✅👍🏻 Good luck with your fishing in the future mate 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@stracks89]

Just would like to say, What you guys do at TAF is brilliant, Informative and fun , not marketing but straigth up fishing. I love how you fish on a budget too instead of tackle tarting. Thanks for your videos

[@jimmycburfield5997]

Comprehensive! Great video to get a fantastic overview from. This video really helped me out at Bowscale tarn. I thought I’d get serious with the drop shot due to the depth. It worked! I did okay with a real worm on also!

[@bc81]

Just wanted to say thanks for this, I've been meaning to give dropshotting a got, this was a very useful video!

[@daraboy1973]

Thank you for all the efforts you and your dad put into these videos. I'm new to fishing ,your videos have been instrumental to me gaining more knowledge helping my experience develop quicker . I'm getting more and more pleasure and more catches . Thanks for the tips will be trying these techniques all winter . Totally Awesome stuff lads . Tight lines

[@glennspray1711]

Great vid mike very informative . Can't wait for the third dropshotting diary . Keep up the good work !!

[@stevenward6453]

Best fishing channel in the world you and your mad dad are pure class should be on BBC every night for at least an hour 👍

[@accountnotinuse1535]

I agree😃

[@accountnotinuse1535]

There should be a channel dedicated to tafishing 😂🤣😂

[@mrbtboydify]

Really great vid Mike. I do dropshotting and jigging myself. I haven't fished any other method of fishing since I first had a go at dropshotting it's so addictive.

[@Simon_jack85]

Mike your videos are indeed Awesome. I'm new to fishing and drop shotting is my choice to start with so the information and way you put it across are spot on mate. Keep it up and I'll be looking out for Dropshot Diaries ep3 👍

[@fishfreakdennis7391]

Nice job on this one again Mike, it'll help out a lot of people wanting to go dropshotting!! Will use a couple of your tips in the near future! Thanks.

[@TAFishing]

+Dennis Uitslag Thanks Dennis, I wanted to try and help get people into the sport of dropshot fishing

[@DonsandDins1]

Thanks for a great video. I'm just starting to get into dropshotting myself. All really useful stuff.

[@robertparrington8181]

Great video. Done a lot of drop shot fishing myself and was interesting on how other fishermen drop fish.

[@andydunnock8114]

It isn't that the fish can't see a red hook, it is the colour that they don't see. Below a few feet it will just look like a dark hook. Love your channel, Graeme and mike.

[@Rob-zq8sy]

very informative just the basics i required and no brands....now on to the rig video!

[@garyshears1947]

Very informative Mike! You explain the finer detail very well. Enjoyed that. Nice one!

[@keithmasek2855]

Brilliant video for a drop shot newbie.

[@d1g1taldan]

Attractor Shad DS..! The ONLY drop shot lure.....love em.

[@deanbutler7544]

Great tips Mike can't wait to get out there at the weekend !

[@petaks01]

Excellent video as usual. Really learned a lot from this one now I only need to get outdoors too...

[@fishypie]

great vid, im in the prosses of getting togeather a dropshot set up, cheers

[@jakelawford3510]

Great video on drop shot fishing

[@llmpixart]

If i wasnt subscribed already ... i'd be subscribed by now ... thank you for this great content!!

[@danieljones6072]

Perch are great sport!

[@spencerskelton4598]

Thank you, very good honest advise. Keep it up chaps.

[@brianmoore7910]

Great video mike every little bit helps keep up the good work

[@TAFishing]

Thank you Brian

[@tonybr2469]

Great stuff respect to you and that clown you work with( only joking guys ) am just getting into this drop shot thingy and loving it thanks for all your tips and great vids what a great hobby

[@gordonmiller4439]

Solid video Mike!

[@darrenanthonyshortt9157]

Mick back again for more tips sorry bud when you are drop shoting I been told to use s palamor knots to hook is that best one to use again thanks. Irish.

[@TAFishing]

Yep I use the palomar knot. Check out my video just type in how to tie a dropshot rog and you will see my video on it - Mike

[@xvrays]

Top video Mike. 5 stars!

[@iacovus79]

I know it's an old video, but I love seeing how he tries to find out what to call that waist pouch. I wanna tell him that we call them fanny packs in the US. But the Brits giggle when you say that.

[@denealdo]

Great stuff as usual - any chance you can let me know where to get the lure that's your favourite - I think they are Attractor Shad DS 3" by Fish Action Cheers

[@daverichards6557]

Hi MikeHave just started lure fishing/drop shoting for perch. I went the other day, it was quite cold, small acre large pond supplied by small stream. The foliage was quite sparse at the moment. I blanked after two hours between 2pm and dusk/dark. Using small HTo lures and 1.5" shades. Can it ever be too cold? Any tips appreciated I do find your videos very useful and entertaining. Your old man is a bit of a comedian!! Royal variety show I think but still very informative; both of you.Cheers Dave

[@ivornappinion9406]

Some good tips there mike.

[@TAFishing]

Thank you

[@unionse7en]

the flex in the rod doesn't just make it feel more fun, flex in the rod is the "spring" that provides the travel distance to help keep tension on the hook whilst playing the fish!

[@jrplastering]

quick question mike these fish action lures you use ive been looking for them for a while now and cant find anywhere to buy them from even online, any help and pointing in the right direction would be much appretciated. love the videos by the way and the TA outdoors videos are excellent aswell on;y problem is they make me want to drop work out and go do some fishing or build a shelter haha

[@TAFishing]

+jrplastering Check out the snapbaits website

[@garyking8039]

Future fishing in Newark has a huge range of lures and soft plastics in stock. The Fox rage and Gunki one's are best. Check out their website.

[@David-sb7vg]

Good one Mike :) Gee you are the image of your old man..........a younger image!

[@iii-fi3et]

thanks mike, tafishing should be sponsored 😉

[@mattatherton1323]

+Herokiller I think they are sponsored. I believe they have a salt life sponsorship and they have some youtube partnerships.

[@MadsKirkegaard]

+Herokiller It is by fans (see their patreon page). Would hate to see the show get a "real" tackle sponsor.

[@davidharvey5672]

Thanks Mike. This is a very timely video for me as I'm about to give this a try. Just need to refresh myself with your dropshot diaries videos. I have a couple of questions however. Are lead weights illegal in rivers? Also do you ever use those worm hooks, the ones with a cranked stem. We were using them in the states and they swear by them because they're weedless when put in right. Many thanks....

[@TAFishing]

I don't use lead weights in rivers, Only tungsten. There are laws about using lead weights in rivers, it might be to do with the size of the weight you are using but best to ask local tackle shop. As for the hooks, the worm hooks will probably still work fine, I just generally favour a dropshot hook but like I saw, you can use most types of hook really.

[@davidharvey5672]

+TAFishing Thankyou, I expect I'll try it, with the cod not showing up around here due I suspect to the very warm weather I think they'll be off after the sprat shoals soon and pass us bye so better to look to other ways.

[@KevRoulson]

Great tips m8 keep em up

[@danielwaal9569]

Hey can you also use a texas rig with dies little baits?

[@JackT1139]

Where can you buy a small folding trout net from ???

[@accountnotinuse1535]

Really good vid😁👍 Where can I get the stickers?

[@joegordon9783]

Hello love the vidoe where do I buy soft plastic lures please help

[@nerdyherper915]

That blue soft bait is cool it's like zman elaztech

[@jerrymako1841]

Any clue on what brand that "pinkish" color lure is with the great tail?

[@2pacolypsenow08]

Great video Mike very interesting! Do you guys sell the totally awesome stickers?

[@TAFishing]

Thanks, yes we do they are on our website which can be found in the video description - Mike

[@2pacolypsenow08]

Thanks Mike

[@barriewatson]

Hi Mike l have a Grays Prowla GS Lure 5-15gr and 213cm long also a very,very small DAM Quick Contrast 405 FD reel with 6lb line ( mono ) do you think l can use for dropshoting or is it maybe to light ? thanks for your great vidios .barrie

[@TAFishing]

Hi Barrie, the rod and reel is fine for dropshotting, you might want to up your line strength to something stronger perhaps 10-12lb in case you hook a Pike. Hope that helps - Mike

[@darrenanthonyshortt9157]

Mick you saying you use a swillvels on you drop shooting rig I new to this is 3way swivell do you use on your rigs top videos

[@TAFishing]

No just a normal swivel to join my braided mainline to my fluorocarbon

[@darrenanthonyshortt9157]

Mick top video and tis can you tell me wht size rod is best 6ft or is8ft to big for canals.d

[@TAFishing]

+darren shortt Either will work fine to be honest, I prefer the shorter rod but 8ft is good if you have big overhangs etc

[@daverichards6557]

Dear Mike Can the water be too cold for perch to turn on to lures when jigging/drop shoting? Because in this weather I tend to blank on one to two hour sessions, should i be looking for warmer times?

[@TAFishing]

Hi, I don't believe so. But I do think that if the water is really cold the fish won't move much, so it is worth moving your lure very slowly, be it on drop shot or jig. In the winter it's all about the time that you fish. The Perch will feed best at the crack of dawn and at dusk just as it starts to get dark. It is worth fishing those times. - Mike

[@daverichards6557]

TAFishing Thanks Mike. I'm very appreciative of your answer. Thanks for this useful info. Regards Dave

[@steffangriffiths7508]

Would say a baitcatser multiplier reel is ok for dropshotting?

[@TAFishing]

Yes if you have one it will work fine. The Perch won't care weather you are using a baitcaster or spinning reel, it all comes down to personal preference :)

[@steffangriffiths7508]

Ok good, i'll be trying this after my birthday this weekend when I get all my kit :D

[@FlashTinlegs]

+Steffan Griffiths I use a baitcaster for all of my lure fishing I feel like it gives me more sensitivity but thats my opinion other people might not like to use them for perch but i do

[@steffangriffiths7508]

I'm getting mine in 2 day's so i'll see what I think

[@gregmcluskey8280]

hi tafishing crew do yous know any good fishing areas in central Scotland looking for some good perch and pike fishing

[@johnmulligan7853]

Could you send me the name of the blue stretch lure your favourite one as I am just going to give this drop shot a go and would like to try the best lures thank you tight lines

[@B.D.E.]

Whats that lure that you love? Dont think you shared the name.

[@jackeverett1519]

much appreciated :)

[@markoriordan101]

can this method to use from rock for Pollock and such ?

[@TAFishing]

Yes you can, you'll need heavier weights probably 10-15grams. And perhaps a 4" lure with a paddle tail. But slow and long sink and draws will work

[@MrMuuf]

whats is that blue lure brand ?

[@TAFishing]

Sidewinder silk

[@TAFishing]

Oh sorry thought you meant the line. It's a FishAction lure

[@feralgrandad4429]

Syper useful, thanks :-)

[@mattelder93]

1000th like 👍🏼

[@jackselby3311]

is a baitcaster ok for dropshotting

[@TAFishing]

+Jack Selby Yep should work fine, personal preference really. You don't generally have to cast far with dropshotting. But it does depend on where you are fishing

[@jackselby3311]

+TAFishing thanks because iv ordered a new hexana spin and I was thinking of going dropshotting in the small rivers

[@danielhilton893]

does anyone know where I can buy some of the fish action lures from please uk

[@RuachEden]

If fish can't see red, why do red maggots work so well? Especially for Perch?!

[@TAFishing]

Red is last colour to go in the light spectrum at depth I believe,probably why red is good..Worth a Google but I think I am right. I reckon it just stands out better...How come we don't have black maggots.They must work otherwise why do we catch fish on maggots in total darkness ??

[@RuachEden]

@@TAFishing another good point! We've both, no doubt caught on black soft lures!

[@fishypie]

what ids your number 1 called

[@ktostam1647]

is that a boa real ? the small red one ?

[@frankshepherd864]

helpful v the

[@77Owain]

what is drop shotting?

[@jank.mp4]

dropping prone while engaging your target to minimize your hitbox

[@shanemaguire7874]

Lead weight at the bottom, soft plastic halfway up

[@frankshepherd864]

°vid

[@MrGreenslime735]

For the first 10 seconds of the video I was wondering if I was on youtube.....

[@larryluckett6152]

Sorry Mate I couldn't get all the way through your video. You keep going back and fourth between metric and imperial measurement and it just makes me nuts. pick one, either one and use it throughout. Sorry but it just makes me bonkers to go back and fourth.

[@TAFishing]

+Larry Luckett (Toolbelts) Not to worry Larry, plenty of other videos out there for you to watch, or you could always learn them both. You're the first to comment on this subject, the other 4 thousand people don't seem to mind

[@77Owain]

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