How to Power Drop Shot Bass Like KVD

Kevin VanDam takes us through his drop shot system for quickly locating northern states smallmouth bass on extensive flats using a heavy drop shot rig with soft jerkbaits.
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KVD notes that one of the biggest misconceptions about northern states smallmouth is that they always relate to specific spots when in fact, they often roam expansive flats in search of baitfish. Power drop-shotting soft jerkbaits with 1/2- to 3/4-ounce weights allows for long casts and fast drops to potential spots.
VanDam details his tackle set up with a strong emphasis on using the right hook, plastic, line, and rod/reel combo for positive hooksets and boating big bronzebacks. Electronics also play a key roll in locating key structure, cover, baitfish and smallmouth. Remnants of the logging era, sunken trees are a unique cover element to many lakes in this part of the world. Side imaging and 360 Imaging identify these spots and allow for precise casts.
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[@juststatinfactssv4989]

Lews, strange hearing kvd say that.

[@svanginault]

What made him decide to change over to less do you know? Surely abu didn't drop his sponsorship

[@BassGeek]

When the man gives you tips you listen.

[@Wired2Fish]

Amen!

[@svanginault]

Exactly.

[@gtflyer]

KVD can use whatever brand he wants...he's still the Man..

[@Wired2Fish]

Appreciate the comment gtflyer. The dude has one of the best performance records in the history of bass fishing, so one can never discount his content and approaches to catching fish.

[@chrisboringfishing]

So strange to hear KVD says Lew’s. With that said, can’t wait until the Lew’s KVD combos come out!!! Lol

[@Wired2Fish]

We're looking forward to some KVD combos as well. Big fans of Lew's product.

[@svanginault]

Huge fan of lews myself

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

Who the fu$@ gives the 🐐 of fishing 5 dislikes damn we have some haters in this 🌎those haters make me feel good about any dislike I would ever get if you think what he says is not a good way to fish

[@joefish63]

All due respect to the G.O.A.T., this is appears to me to simply be normal drop shotting, just with heavier than normal drop shot weights for deep water fishing. TRUE Power shotting involves, heavier gear...rod, line, larger hooks and baits, to access bass in heavy cover and structure. Still a great video and instruction!

[@Arcasting1]

That bait is 🔥!!!

[@tristanwhite8530]

The 🐐! Great video, crazy to see him using Lew's!

[@rippinlipsinc.2200]

Quantum still has quality too!

[@diversify210]

Was just out fishing yesterday. We had a storm come in a few days back so the bite was a bit weird this time a year. Took me a couple hours to figure out where they were and what they wanted. They were hanging out in deeper water than usual this time a year, around 12-15 feet over deep grass. Drop shot with about 8 in lead and I just couldn't not catch fish. Spent more time fishing one setup than I ever have because thats what these fish wanted. Dropshot straight tail roboworm in bold bluegill color with 1/2 ounce weight. Tried a shakeyhead zman Fattyz for a bit and nothing. Switched back to that dropshot and was back on the bite. It was a weird fishing day, but it was a hell of a good time.

[@jeohvanydelgado7125]

It’s funny that he made fun of Aaron Martin saying the dropshot was “a sissy rig” and now he’s uses it and even made his own plastics lol

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

Deadliest rig in bass fishing

[@jeohvanydelgado7125]

Jeremiah Giles I agree !

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Great video. I need to get up in that area and fish. Texas is fun but up North sounds like a new challenge. Thanks for sharing.

[@Wired2Fish]

It's a good angler swap. Northern snowbirds flock south in the winter and Texas folks summerbird north during the summer. Thanks for the comment.

[@bassnbucks3238]

Bro love the upload love drop shot fishing!!

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks dude, it's always fun filming with KVD.

[@thomasowens7892]

He has been with lews what a year now...not hearing him say quantum is still weird

[@natehershberger2227]

Great video, also that bait looks so alive u could mess up a person by making them think it's real!👍

[@dwaynevuolo9179]

Awesome tips Kevin thanks

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks for watching Dwayne!

[@Arientis]

So different seeing vandam use Lews. I like it!

[@Wired2Fish]

The industry is always evolving. We're excited about the partnership too.