How to Drop Shot (Everything You Need to Know)

This is the last video you ever need to watch on how to drop shot fish for bass. It's nothing but Aaron Martens walking you through the how and why to fish a drop shot and how to approach the fish and the tackle, options and more. It's long but worth 10 minutes of your time to understand how he's had more success with a drop shot than any professional angler in the history of bass fishing.
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[@jaaypriest1018]

R.I.P. Aaron! One of the greatest finesse anglers to have ever graced any lake in our great country. I will continue to come back to this video in the future...

[@Peter-cj2ml]

Same here.

[@Offthegridfishing]

He passed ?

[@jaaypriest1018]

@@Offthegridfishing last year I believe...

[@swaggerjacker1482]

I started holding my spinning rods like you did in front of the reel stem after watching this video years ago. So much more comfortable. R.I.P. Aaron. You will be missed

[@ufcguruofficial]

Roboworms, Realis and Shimano I bought all because of your teachings with the equipment you used. I will never forget you, I have a purple AMART ribbon patch on my Megabass jacket in honor. Rewatching your videos cause I miss you😢 Thank you Wired2Fish, without your company there would be less videos of this legend...

[@bigtrollin24]

Hes so genuine it's awesome. Like I didn't feel like he tried to sell me anything like some of these other anglers do. He actually got into deep facts far more than say KVD does.

[@doug2700]

Hear hear!

[@jamesbeck9301]

Tried drop shot for the first time today while I started my week long vacation. Fantastic results 5 hours fishing 8 fish with the largest just over 4 lbs. Used a 6 inch Roboworm FX in peoples worm color, 1/4 ounce drop shot weight 10 lb braid helps with sensitivity on the bite for me personally. Awesome rig, can't wait til tomorrow!

[@njnuclear]

I owe a lot to this video thanks for taking the time to make this! Aaron was an absolute goat I learned a lot from him about fineness fishing rip to a true legend

[@c-reel8377]

R.I.P. Master Martens! Really nice video

[@jx-gy3od]

Thanks Aaron. Because of you, I picked up a finesse rod a few years back and I’ve turned my catch rate up phenomenally. Finesse in bass fishing can be quite necessary and no one knew that more. Great guy and a great fishermen. RIP my dude.

[@lannyseals2084]

From watching him fish to listening to all his tip's,he has single handedly taught me how to dropshot! RIP to a legend!

[@michaelloucks4448]

Bless your heart arron we all miss you and you will always be loved and missed. You where takin away from us way to early.

[@upstatenybassmaster4211]

This dude is a legend honestly

[@Studio2770]

Thanks to this vid and another for showing me how it's done. I got some strikes and then a hook set. If I were able to fish longer today I'm sure I could've gotten more. It was my first time with this rig and it seems I can get some consistent fishing going, not just accidents. And it's always great to see someone catch a fish while giving a tutorial.

[@kjlsdgfklshjdklflklj]

Great video man! I haven't tried this method before and I have been Bass fishing my whole life.. I will give it a shot next time I am at the lake! Thanks taking the time to share!

[@cybacto2904]

Awesome video Aaron. You provided some tips that i have not yet seen in other You Tube videos. With luck, I'll be trying this out tomorrow.

[@TheDirtydisaster]

I've been shadetree fishing my whole life and I was always decent. I watched this video then went fishing. In the six hrs I've fished since, I have pulled eleven largemouth and two rainbow trout. Good $hit!

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Rest easy Big A! We love ya bud! Can’t ever get enough of his info.

[@muskietime]

Probably the most analytical/technical Pro fisherman fishing, Aaron Martin. Thank you for sharing your setup and reasons. Mastering dropshotting has been “money in the bank”. Great video.

[@robertbrandywine]

What about Mike Iaconelli?

[@fengzhang7156]

Wow just seeing this out of the box kzbin.infoUgkxQr1yd4Zc6qJF-scTB6Zb9dQbVpviuRxB recommend I have yet to fish with this set up, but based on the first hands on appeal, I can tell this is going to change the way i pack and carry to a whole new level. If you fish like i do, you know the smaller and less stuff the better. I’ve added a photo of just some of my gear so you can see how serious i am about fishing.

[@dv6000hp]

Great detail, thanks Aaron and Wired2Fish

[@kaluevue]

I just started to drop shot, watching Aarons vids helped me out a lot. This guys great.

[@ryantansey4362]

its way easier if you play on tactical

[@codyhall1892]

I wonder how many people liked this and didnt even understand it lol

[@greensphinx]

@@codyhall1892 at least one: me

[@codyhall1892]

@@greensphinx it's a method on first person shooter called, "drop shotting". You start engaging someone and drop to the ground as you're shooting to throw your opponents aim. When he said," tactical" back in the day before nodded controllers, scufs, and elites it was hard to do this. So people switched to a "tactical" button layout on their controller so they could drop to the drop with their analog stick and still be able to aim at the same time lol

[@greensphinx]

@@codyhall1892 ah, thank you!

[@backwoodschef632]

hilarious.....

[@drmoto322]

Thanks Aaron, very informative...keep up the great videos.

[@joegilroy4918]

Great video,I learn a lot watching your videos thanks keep up the good work

[@SwiftSickle]

RIP to a Legend! 🐐

[@digital-alchemist]

Awesome tips. Sounds like a very reliable rig. Thanks!

[@VonBruhn]

Awesome video buddy! Thanks for sharing. Im really inerested in drop shot so it helped alot!

[@ledzeppelin9102]

The tip on holding the rod is so much appreciated. Noticed myself beginning to have some pain from holding the rod. Great video. Earned a sub.

[@deckmonkey1459]

Another one I heard is if you fish multiple rods is to have different hand reels. It feels awkward, but it's nice to switch what arm is holding the rod.

[@BussytheRapper]

Aaron is by far one of the best anglers on the elite series and such a damn good guy. Aaron if you read this, let me get your old boat next year when you get your new one!

[@anglinadventures]

Great video Aaron!!!

[@weekenddangler4490]

As a ca. Bass fishermen of 16 yrs he speaks the truth..

[@dunneryak]

Very good...very clear info...thanks!

[@jaymcconnell1817]

I want one of those hats! : ) Great video btw. I’m going to try this to bulk up my best year of fishing I’ve ever had so far in my life.

[@nikiklein5274]

Thank you for doing your best to help me be a better Bass fisherman.

[@MrBobbysmithinhouser]

RIP Aaron , you were a true pioneer in the fishing industry

[@davidmaynard84]

Drop shooting, my new favorite way of Fishing 🎣 🌱

[@octaviofuentes7781]

thank you for the tips my man a lot of good info here

[@drewbear82]

Man this is good stuff!

[@bambi002233]

When someone catches a fish while giving pointers, you know the person knows what he's talking about. Good Video. Keep em coming.

[@Knotmyself509]

Great Tips Bro.. Thanks so much!

[@gee3883]

Great tips mate thanks

[@daveking8691]

.Your light shines Aaron.Your gift has helped me in life as well as fishing. Thank you

[@g.n.hproductions7455]

Wtf

[@daveking8691]

Harrison Reymond hes a christian whos light is his ability to show his gift given to him by God.Peace be with you ;)

[@Maj0rFloater]

dave king I just threw up in my mouth a little.

[@daveking8691]

got to wach what ya put in there

[@michlover66]

Awesome video!

[@Benjackson17]

Toby from the office?

[@johnkish9948]

my first thought too

[@honkeykong85]

Goodbye Toby,it’s been niceee. Hope you find your paradissse!

[@zerk1563]

Lmfao

[@VexxJam]

Good stuff. Lots of info 👍👍

[@DirTyOhGee]

This video is absolutely the reason why I drop shot and why I do it the way Aaron did it. Thank you so much Aaron!

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks, and all the best. Aaron will be greatly missed but his legacy will live on.

[@darksidecarnival5385]

So much info here. Great video!!!

[@Wired2Fish]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@larrystolzman9337]

Aaron: Your legacy lives on. Thank you. I want to use a drop shot better. This will help me a great deal. So sorry you are gone!

[@YAKMANONT]

Great video. Thanks Man

[@WickedCoyote492]

Hey man great video I love it it helped me a lot. You defenitly got my sub

[@josephhatch5396]

Thanks, great help.

[@stratag778]

thanks mate nice vid, this is barely used in the UK, plan to use it for perch zander and pike. maybe have a crack at sea bass if i can find the right spot! very helpful.

[@telefunkenyou47]

"Dude! where'd you get that jacket!" The most effective way to get bit, by the most effective Drop Shot fisherman.

[@thelivinlegend1]

Miss you Aaron!🎣

[@CarsonHyland]

Great video!

[@kaitlinwinterling1775]

One of my favorite pros he one the Chesapeake bay tournament near me and he used that rig to help him win the tournament

[@SteelCityOutdoors]

Awesome Vid thank you!

[@robertrobertson3754]

best tip for dropshoting millfoil and heavy grass beds thanks

[@robertmock1416]

RIP Aaron. Great video by a great fisherman.

[@Mynorx]

Im trying this at puddingstone tomorrow. Thanks!

[@tytv4732]

Cool video, I'm new to bass fishing, a lot different then salt water.

[@stevenmustain5549]

Badass dude. Thanks

[@gg2125]

Wow- this guy always shares his knowledge Way to promote the sport!! AM is a true amBASSador

[@kennethgarton2949]

Great info

[@edwardvoluntad138]

Thank you, curious why the bottom eye is mounted upside down?

[@CentralNCSkywarn]

Great advise on the pole grip. I really messed up my ring finger after fishing all day with the reel between my fingers. I lost the feeling in my ring finger for a week or more. I try to hold ahead of the reel now. You mentioned that you modified your grip to allow this more comfortably. Do you have a write-up or video on how you did the Mod? Most poles don't leave enough room to grip it ahead of the reel.

[@cocx88]

What a baller. Shimano Stella, mega bass sun line...... All the top tier sponsors

[@IronBass]

Good instruction, fish biting good out there!

[@Fishingtvchannel]

Fantastic video and great advice!!

[@al.trzy_blu.e]

that 07 Stella tho! 🔥 don’t see a lot of bass dudes rockin’ high end spinning gear

[@loganjohnson3769]

Sweet vid, very helpfull. But i have 1 question, what line is Arron throwing on a drop shot rig?

[@ivaylodimitrov4592]

Hello,nice video.Can you please tell me if this method works for chub?

[@tcbridges]

There are so many colors to chose from. I fish on lake Erie in Pa and Ohio. Can you give me any suggestion on 4 to 6 colors and I guess size 6 is good for Erie. Thanks so much cant wait for spring

[@pspcfl]

Has Aaron ever tried to rig a worm on the 1/8-3/16 oz weight on the bottom and shake it the same way? Any good luck or suggestions? I never tried drop shotting but definitely will try this year.

[@arthurcamargo3430]

Great info! What action rod are you using? I’m looking to buy a rod and reel for drop shot, any suggestions?

[@goonerdotcom]

Hi, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Can you please tell me why you vary your leader length, also is it just me that gets tons of salad when I use a rig like this?

[@armandocastillo6920]

Thank you

[@tcbridges]

Love watching your videos and are very helpful. Can you tell me exactly what the worms you where using, Having a hard time finding them and want to give them a try. Keep up the good videos. Thanks

[@Wired2Fish]

+Thomas Bridges Roboworms. Aaron designed a lot of colors for them. www.tacklewarehouse.com/Roboworm_Straight_Tail_Worms/descpage-RW45ST.html?from=w2fish

[@m.e.bproductions2875]

"Kevin Van Dam made fun of me in the past calling it 'sissy riggin"; Van Dam also has a drop shop rigged up so he's changed-" 😂😂😂 too funny.

[@dannyhocutt8490]

Amen my brother

[@bradymccoy4552]

Could you ask Arron if he sets the hook or fights the fish differently whether he is using braid or fluorocarbon? thanks

[@waynetheseine1146]

Thanks....good vid.

[@timwilcox960]

Thanks for the video. There’s one aspect of fishing a drop shot rig that I don’t get and hope that either you - or one of your subscribers who have experience using it - can explain. I thought that the technique is for fishing vertically, either from a boat or a pier or breakwater etc. from dry land. However, many pro anglers suggest that it can be cast out and, not only that, but fished in fairly shallow water. This I don’t understand, because the main line is not going to be perpendicular to the water, it’s going to be at a minimum of 45 degrees - if not more. Consequently, the lure will not be ‘swimming’ anywhere near horizontally in the water column - but either pointing down at a steep angle towards the bottom or upwards at a steep angle towards the surface. This strikes me as being a most unnatural presentation and would not fool a bass or, indeed, any other predatory fish! So, what am I missing? Help please!

[@robertbrandywine]

It seems to me it would be about the same as the Carolina Rig in that situation. Both would keep the bait more off the bottom than a Texas Rig, but because of the angle, you would need to increase the separation between the weight and the hook with the drop shot.

[@bradymccoy4552]

Could you ask Arron if he sets the hook or fights the fish differently whether he is using braid or fluorocarbon

[@skipdockside]

An absolute legend of the sport. There are only a few anglers I care to watch just for the sake of watching, and we lost one of them this year. The hog Snatcher. RIP to one of the best the sport has ever seen.

[@tylerschuster1115]

okay thank you very much! you explained that well. :)

[@rickyambrose523]

He was the man

[@scottiewhigham3431]

I have a question. I bought 10lb Power Pro Spectra braided line. I also chose 8lb Seaguar 101 fluorocarbon line as a leader. Every time I set the hook the leader snaps and breaks. Am I doing something wrong or how do you prevent this?

[@mikeS-ow7lc]

Anything aaron martens says about drop shot fishing in gonna listen

[@bassking7845]

mike Sale Anything Aaron Martens says period is worth the listen lol, he's a smart angler for sure

[@HunterGrayBASSASSASSINZTV]

+Bass King One of the best for sure!

[@robm9936]

Couldnt agree more.

[@Unspoke]

Chef Jeff I think you just don’t know how to drop-shot.

[@imzaazmi]

Hi Aaron... More video please....

[@simplecircuit]

specifically, it's a Megabass Aaron Martens Signature Spinning Rod F3-610DGS. the foregrip appears to have been modified to be a little shorter and skinnier. the reel looks like a shimano stella.

[@SvenOkonomi]

Bass fishing gets you high on life my friend. Dont say it aint so.

[@andrewyangfishing8450]

Aaron martens is a SoCal native! He knows everything about dropshot!

[@rickitickidicki]

Thank you Sir! I do appreciate the knowledge. There is this creek by my house: I know they're there but I can't catch them Texas rigged like I know I should. I am going to try drop shot next time and I am really hopeful. I live in Florgia, people 'round here don't like sissy fishin' either.

[@daquonw6508]

yes sir caught plenty of fish today thanks

[@Hurleytube]

Just curious because I've never noticed on other rods before. But what is the purpose of the backwards first guide

[@Chris_O]

RIP Furious Hawg Snatcher!!! The dropshotting GOAT!!!

[@JP-ic2ze]

what main line and leader are you using? Braid and fluro?

[@cconstb21]

Great video, quick question why is the mega bass rod's first guide upside?

[@Wired2Fish]

+Mike Constable It's a feeder guide. It helps calm the coils down as the line travels out through the smaller guides.

[@yohkodevilhunter8292]

Thank you! By leader are you talking about the distance between the weight and hook or an actual leader tied to the main line?

[@HunterGrayBASSASSASSINZTV]

+I Felici Weight to the hook

[@formatstudios]

Nice!