How to Catch Trout with a Drop Shot (Trout Fishing Basics)

We're tying up a Drop Shot on the E Park Fishing Channel -- one of the best rigs out there for Trout. We will go over the basics of trout fishing as well as the specifics of which weight, line and hook to use.
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[@brainfry]

I love doing micro drop shots for multi species fishing, but it never occurred to me it was even a possibility for trout, really cool, can't wait to hit the water and give it a try. Thanks for both of the videos on this topic really cool stuff!

[@chrisrenteria143]

Definitely a game changer. Going to try this out next weekend!

[@2WheelPursuit]

Very helpful. Thanks! Just starting fresh water fishing after salt water fishing for years. I'll definitely give this method a try!

[@jeanmm2996]

Yeah, really needed the tying info.

[@BruskFall]

Lol no cap

[@shasmi93]

Me too….

[@HighEndTroutFishing]

i also love to use drop shot to catch trout ! thank you for the fishing knowledge ~ like and subscribed ~

[@smolpickenergy]

I grew up on the Carolina and I'm looking to switch to drop shot, thank you so much for the content

[@NatureScapes]

Very beautiful cinematography 👌👌

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks!!

[@trevorvechinski2071]

I’ve never fished for trout but it looks fun! Nice footage too!

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks!! Yes, it is! They are acrobatic fighters and when they're over 20 inches, will give you a good scrap.

[@projectsforparents2779]

Great editing! Your footage is really good, too.

[@EParkFishing]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pjlee74]

Nice explanation, thx . I’ve been missing a lot of hook sets. How long do you wait after see the line bouncing? Do you set hook right away or do you wait a bit. And do you set hook by lifting rod tip up quickly?

[@Orange22Fishing]

Love the drop shot! Enjoyed the vid as always

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks for watching!!

[@kylerooyakkers2587]

Very cool. Much education! You got some great footage for this one.

[@kylerooyakkers2587]

Great audio on the VO, too. Most people don't understand projection and get muddled up xD

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks man I really appreciate it!! Yeah I use a USB condenser mic. I love the sound although next time I'm going to lessen the reverb. Tight lines!!

[@kylerooyakkers2587]

@@EParkFishing That is THE TOUGHEST thing to do. Hopefully you don't live in a tiny apartment like me. My plan for baffles is Rockwool sound dampening insulation built into 2x4 frames wrapped in custom printed canvas xD Short of that I can't do anything in post.

[@EParkFishing]

For sure!! I am trying to get that balance of video and audio quality. I used to do a lot of songwriting, recording projects and I produce some electronic music for fun, so I really care about audio! Editing audio is oddly similar to editing video so far!

[@kylerooyakkers2587]

@@EParkFishing That's a good place to come from! I bought the stuff and never used it xD Having actually completed some projects previous to your fishing content makes a lot of sense, considering your organization and detail.

[@dylanknauss295]

This was a goood ass video. I respect your presentation my friend!!!

[@brosfishing9713]

Awesome! Learn a lot from you. Thanks

[@EParkFishing]

Glad it was helpful! Thank YOU for the comment my friend!

[@omarfisherhassan5925]

Spoon is excellent and quick to catch a fish.nice video

[@EParkFishing]

Yes sir, it is!! Thank you!

[@povfishingorkney]

I still need to try this ! Thanks 👌

[@JRJRCIRC3]

Bro I just found your channel and I love the content!!!

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks! Appreciate it and welcome to the channel! 🎣🐟🙏

[@high_fructose_corn_syrup]

Thats cool, just learning about drop shot fishing for bass.. didnt know you can use it for trout also!

[@jplee3]

Very nice! Have you tried or had much luck using small circle hooks?

[@theresamarie7679]

Love your videos & music 🎶

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks!!

[@shawneldridge231]

When i do trout fishing i like to use a 1/32 oz. hair jigs or a trout magnets. now and then i'll use pautzke pink shrimp fireballs eggs. great video

[@EParkFishing]

That sounds like a great technique! Thank you for watching!

[@PHFishingBiking]

👍 that was awesome! joined ya!

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks!!

[@kylenixon5514]

Great video, thanks!

[@EParkFishing]

You're welcome! Somehow KZbin flagged this as "likely spam" spam so I didn't see it until now. Smdh! Thanks for watching!

[@dodg1988]

Great video!

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks glad you enjoyed! 🙏

[@AboutThatLifeTV]

Good stuff! Just subscribed.

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks for the support!!

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Eye see beginners want you to reference more, maybe ref another video in description. Personally, loved the pace & info. Downloaded and subbed BruH 🙏🌵🧀🐟☠️

[@EParkFishing]

Glad to hear that bud! Thank you and welcome to the channel! 🎣🎣🎣😎

[@gpdory]

When your drop shoting and the weight is on the bottom of the lake do you keep your line taught or do you have a little slack in it. Thanks great video content right to the point and easy to understand. Liked and subscribed

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the channel! So I usually keep light tension on the line, but not so tight that it'll easily drag the weight towards you. If the fish are finicky, sometimes I put a little slack in the line. It lets the presentation be more natural and the fish won't feel that resistance right away. I like just a slight bow in the line. Then if the line starts bouncing, reel down and the hook will pretty much be set. Hope that helps! 🐟🎣

[@SantosProd]

I'm new to fishing, you got a new follower thanks for the content. I'm having trouble with lakes with plenty of algae, any tips for those lakes

[@EParkFishing]

Algae is tough but I would recommend a San Juan worm or a Rubberleg stonefly!

[@jimsomerville3924]

Slip float setup so you can suspend it above the weeds, but get down in deeper water, while still being able to reel up close to your hook or leader for casts.

[@vincentmagramo8007]

nice catch my friend...new friend from philippines...

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks!!

[@williamjones3603]

Are you using a light action rod for this?? My ultra light might be too soft..

[@mastermouaable]

Dropped shot is so versatile for a lot of fishes even using live bait bait the end of your hook.

[@EParkFishing]

Definitely! It gets your bait down into the strike zone and gives your a direct line to the fish. I've also used it with nymphs with success. Thanks for watching! Tight lines!! 🐟🎣👍

[@MrWest-ph5yg]

Thank you

[@hectatusbreakfastus6106]

What about using an alpine butterfly for your dropper knot, they are super easy to tie and easy to adjust. Any particular reason why those wouldn't be fine for this use?

[@EParkFishing]

I've never used that! I'll have to look it up. I almost always use a dropper loop but I used to use a palomar knot. But there are definitely other options. Thanks for the tip!

[@berburumeramu8068]

success my friend

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks for watching! 🎣

[@berburumeramu8068]

@@EParkFishing good job

[@danfishing5120]

This rig works so well for canal perch in the uk

[@williamklein6749]

I love fishing in Europe for perch. They are so much bigger than the perch we have in the U.S. and Canada.

[@TUKANG.NGONTEN]

god job 👍🏻👍🏻

[@EParkFishing]

Appreciate it!

[@biyebarirdance903]

Nice Hook Fishing 🐠 👉🔔✅

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks!!

[@alcoholfree6381]

I was kinda hoping that you would show how you tie the dropper loop knot. Probably you do it in another video.

[@EParkFishing]

I think I will do some knot tying vids at some point! A lot of comments saying exactly what you did! I decided to leave it out at the time because I thought a knot tying segment would interrupt the flow of the video. Thanks for watching!

[@Rothias]

Should I use a bobber with a drop shot and just leave it out while I cast a second rod for different type of fish, or is the drop shot fine without a bobber in light currents.

[@andrewmazaik8407]

Don’t use a bobber, just watch the line and feel for the bite

[@zilljam5852]

What camera does this guy use!? Its amazing

[@EParkFishing]

Akaso EK7000 Pro for underwater stuff and just my Galaxy A20 for everything else! I just got an Akaso V50 Pro which is a better version. I just recently did an underwater camera comparison video and I'm working on another explaining my underwater set up. That's only a $70 camera believe it or not! Pretty impressive for the price I think. Thanks for watching!

[@zilljam5852]

@@EParkFishing I love how you can get the camera to sit at the bottom to film the fish, that's impressive

[@EParkFishing]

@@zilljam5852 Thank you!! I definitely had to make a lot of mistakes with the camera spinning and pointing the wrong way to get it right!

[@samscharping7319]

What’s the trick to get it through the eye of the hook? I’m having a hard time on those smaller hooks?

[@EParkFishing]

I would try using a lighter line. 3lb UG Maxima for trout fits through pretty well. 4lb fluorocarbon is a little tougher. If you can't get it, try feeding a section of line through the eye, through your dropper loop and then back through the eye again. Then you can pull the loop through. Good luck and tight lines!

[@samscharping7319]

@@EParkFishing thanks! I think I had 10lb Fluorocarbon line on for bass. Switched and it was much easier!!

[@jaegochaloux8788]

so i have a question.. where i live its a lake and there are native trout and the water is usally cold and very clear and there is a big stream with a deep hole where the trout like to swim what would i use for this? i dont really know so if you could please help me thx

[@EParkFishing]

Great question! Are you using flies, lures or bait?

[@jaegochaloux8788]

@@EParkFishing ok so i was using spinners cause i the rule for the lake is no live lures so im trying to use a spinner would that work :/

[@EParkFishing]

If you use a spinner, try casting it upstream or Straight across from the hole and let it sink for a good 5 seconds before retrieving and retrieve slow. Trout seem to like gold and silver spinners the best in my experience, but try different colors. Another good option is using flies! Jig nymphs, brown/red wooly buggers and copper John's especially work well. If you don't have a fly rod you can put it under a bobber or even on a drop shot. Check out my other vid "How to use flies on a spinning rod"! Also, make sure to use a clear, light leader. Hope that helps!!

[@jaegochaloux8788]

@@EParkFishing hmmm ok thx for the repy i appreciate it

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Well they have made the trout flat facing the left with a stork and 2 other things as a curve so the trout goes down all of them misty See how it goes 😂

[@toyoumy88]

We have one lake that has trout. I’ll have to try the knots out!

[@EParkFishing]

Definitely! The dropper loop is a great knot. Super super easy. Just throw a worm down and let come what may.👍 Thanks for checkin it out appreciate ya! 🙏

[@gpdory]

What's your opinion on using a dropper loop for the hook

[@EParkFishing]

I personally like using the loop since you can switch it out if it gets dull, or want to size up or down. Plus it lets the bait float around a bit more naturally. I usually make the loop 1 or 2 inches max.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

Another rig that is deadly on trout is to put a small egg sinker on your main line, then tie a small barrel swivel to keep it from coming off. On the other end of the swivel, tie a hook with about a foot of leader. Use this (where legal,)with a floating bait such as powerbait or half a blown nightcrawler. Leave a little slack in the line and use a small circle hook. When it comes time for the hook set, point your rod directly towards where the line enters the water, reel in gently to take up the slack, and set the hook firmly, but not aggressively.

[@anttt9050]

Very slow method. I can get my limit 3 or 4 times over but using drop shot or trout magnet vs power bait

[@timothyhaley6187]

Great video I like the part where you don't show how to tie the knot

[@EParkFishing]

I thought about including that but it would have really slowed down the video. I have another vid where I show it, plus there are many other ways to find that information. Thanks for watching

[@scottbrown3444]

nice lesson, but you could show how to tie the knots. that would make it better. thanks

[@EParkFishing]

Thanks! I'm seeing other people mentioning that as well. I wanted this video to flow a little faster so I decided not to include specifics on tying the knots. I think I will eventually do a more in depth guide to follow up.

[@st0rmywaters]

Aww come on, show us how to tie it lol. Nice video though

[@joedennehy386]

If you cant tie the most basic dropper rig you shouldn't be fishing lol

[@st0rmywaters]

@@joedennehy386 who showed you how to tie it?

[@joedennehy386]

@@st0rmywaters mate its on the video

[@joedennehy386]

@@st0rmywaters it was so long ago i can't remember but i was a kid. I learned it at the same time i learned to tie a hook and swivel on. It is honestly the most basic of fishing tackle

[@tonyt1604]

I cant tie shit and i probaly catch bigger trout than any of you lol

[@chrisburgess6964]

Too bad you didn't make it slower for newbies

[@johnsurf509]

Bro those hooks are awful, no wonder you miss strikes!!I was watching cupple of your videos , lotta fish come off, eagle claw' hooks can fix that, plus get bait holder barbs on them to help hold bait better!! God information!! Good videos, When I do the loop for the hooks on the drop shot I make the loop small then tie a single strand of mano to the hook because if I use the dubble strand loop for the hook gonna show too much!!I notice the difference big time!!

[@nathanjiminez7094]

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[@davidbeckenbaugh9598]

Sssssoooooooooo.... How do you tie a 'dropper loop knot'. That was the only reason watched this vid. How disappointing.....

[@EParkFishing]

I'm sorry you were disappointed! I'm getting that feedback a lot lately on this vid. At the time I left it out because I thought it would interrupt the flow of the video to have a knot tying segment. I really appreciate the comment and I will take that into consideration on future vids! Tight lines!

[@anthonybeserra9054]

Didn’t even slow it down to show how to tie it too fast to even understand

[@jordanbacke7229]

yikes whole lotta benders on this youtube LOL pick up the fly rod before your too late! Spinning rods are definitely good at ponds but for streams and rivers, please have some morals

[@jordanbacke7229]

but good vid! got my sub