Brent Ehrler Shares Three Critical Drop-Shot Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

[@kevinheide7300]

What an awesome set of tips… nicely done! Thank you! I am learning so much about bass fishing… it definitely isn’t what I expected… but… a bass fishing guide asked me…”Do you know about a drop shot?” He said it has to be the first rigging you need to learn. I’ve watched many videos, but yours was the best… I shall execute your techniques and I’m sure I’ll be able to start getting more bites….

[@martinburke11]

Ehrler iseasily one of the best teachers of technique. Clear, concise and thorough.

[@EvilDwarf-pp5py]

Very informative video. #2 was an eye opener for me. You break it all down very well. Thank you.

[@NytronX]

Great tips. It's all about the nuances when it comes to drop shotting.

[@Balancedscale]

Excellent video. Straight to the point.

[@JoseAlvarez-og9kr]

More videos like this are needed! Great Job, ty.

[@ScruffyCityFishing]

Great tips. I had never thought of that with the Texas rig. Explains why I get so many line twist as well.

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Very helpful tips. This and wacky rig have been my favorites after not picking up a pole in 20 yrs, so these tips are all helpful

[@pens87668]

Tip #2 is very helpful as I’ve noticed that issue whenever I Texas rig my worm

[@marcusvidrine7688]

at minute 6:40 at quick glance I could have sworn it was Amart. Keep it up Brent, rooting for you bud

[@joenava2679]

Thanks Brent for the info 👍, I was actually doing all 3 mistakes, greatly appreciated 🙏.

[@michaelking6519]

Thank you for sharing. You are the best in this technic

[@cjnugent4102]

Great explanation Brent! Appreciate the tips, I’ll take free advice all day every day! 👍🏻🇺🇸🎣

[@kenestra123]

Thanks for the great tips. True finese fishing tips!

[@SpookyRedz]

Thanks for this one , Mr.Brent

[@robertbrost7777]

Just a thought Brent. Wouldn't a 12 lb leader support the hook more horizontally than a 8 lb leader? It seems to me the thicker diameter line would support a more desired and, horizontal presentation than the thinner 8 lb line. I think the 8 lb leader would allow the weight of the worm to let it sag more and look a lot less like a swimming, horizontal presentation. Thanks

[@tomstclair961]

Thanks Brent! Awesome advice.. Question!! Do you change the weight size in conjunction with bait size?? It seams as if you go to a bigger bait you'd wanna increase weight to keep it stuck on bottom..

[@provocation18]

So a lot of times i drag the dropshot very slow and then let the bait fall to the bottom. No shaking because that is not getting bites over here. You let it fall (slack line) and slowly picking up the slack again a few times, no bite? you just reel in very slowly and repeat the procces.

[@FishingWithCotton]

I’m bad for #3 but the others I knew but good tips buddy

[@robertbrost7777]

Really learned something with # 2. I am as guilty as anyone for Texas rigging my worm by burying the hook point too deep. I never realized what I was doing wrong but, I know now! As for # 1, yes, you have to go back through the eye with the tag end with the Palomar knot so the hook ends up perpendicular to the line but, the weight of the worm is never going to allow any hook to stay at 90 degrees, and perpendicular anyway. Now, number 3 is the one I have a little issue with. Many times I have moved the weight instead of just shaking the worm in place. To me, it signals a fleeing bait fish if I shake it in place for a little but, then move the entire setup toward me. It also allows the worm to "swim level," mimicking a fleeing bait fish. In fact at times, the fish want a snapping upward of the entire rig! One great example of that is when the weight and/or the worm are snagged in some grass. Often a good snap of the rig to free it from the grass triggers a strike. i just can't subscribe to the theory that a bait fish is going to stay stationary in the water for a long period of time without moving some. That doesn't seem "natural" to me.

[@flipper644]

Great Tips...Thanks!!

[@covarrubias736]

What's the best hook tho?? I keep getting my nightcrawlers stolen

[@joelvogt2355]

Step one, use VMC drop shot hooks (solves prob one), Step 2, nose hook the worm, (solves prob 2), Step 3, Dragging the weight covers water fast, only stop when you feel grass or change in bottom. That's how I fish a dropshot anyway.

[@tomstclair961]

Thanks Joel,. I like that #3. Dragging till hitting structure. Question? Do you go to a heavier weight if you increase bait size??

[@joelvogt2355]

@@tomstclair961 I pretty much use the same weight all the time, about 3/16 or anything around that. I feel like weight only matters if it’s so windy you can’t keep it on bottom.

[@jeffdrake9084]

Regarding #3, I don't get the concern with moving the bait "away from the fish." This sounds like the fish are frozen in one spot and are incapable of following the bait along, like any other lure you are retrieving. I totally believe in the method of twitching the lure, not the weight; that's what I do, but I combine it with a normal retrieve--do the twitching thing for 10 seconds or so, then retrieve a few feet. Twitch 10 seconds, retrieve a few feet, and so on

[@rippinlipsinc.2200]

Appreciate the tips Brent!#RippinLipsInc

[@dankjankings7339]

Tungsten weight and standout hooks.

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

if people would tie my hillbilly hangman knot never break one off an hook stands straight out every time..its the same knot guys used 100 years ago they was so smart back then they not even need a hook with a eye on it

[@DonG-c4j]

Great tips. Lose the music. Not necessary.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

No plastic worn hanging off a hook looks natural to a fish. Not even a real worm hanging mid water looks natural. No worm in the water is natural. Sorry you lose.